El Clasico - 10 March 2007

May as well start this thread since we're both out of Europe. So, what does everyone expect? I personally don't think it'll be as easy for us as everyone predicts, and if I had to put money on it, I'd actually say a draw. May sound shocking, but for some reason I'm just not confident about the game.

I'm not sure what formation we'll play or whether Etoo will start, but I just hope that Capello repeats his ridiculous formation from today of 3 defensive midfielders!

I hope Rijkaard plays the same team that he did against Pool.

I wouldn't mind that, it was a good team. Not like Capello's likely to put out an 11 overflowing with wingers

kas wrote:I wouldn't mind that, it was a good team.

Erm I'm not sure...

TheCrazy58 wrote:

kas wrote:I wouldn't mind that, it was a good team.

Erm I'm not sure...

It really was, the defence played superbly, most of Liverpool's chances came from their good play rather than poor organisation or positioning like we did in the 1st leg. The midfield had an off night but showed what it can do against Zaragoza, and to a certain extent, Sevilla. Plus I do think he'll make one (kind of forced) change and start either Guddy or Saviola over Etoo, so the attack should be able to function better.

I'm not worried about lineups. The key is to have the intensity and work rate, and really get at Madrid and try to play the ball behind them and play at pace. Otherwise they'll be comfortable with a slow game.

kas wrote:

TheCrazy58 wrote:

kas wrote:I wouldn't mind that, it was a good team.

Erm I'm not sure...

It really was, the defence played superbly, most of Liverpool's chances came from their good play rather than poor organisation or positioning like we did in the 1st leg. The midfield had an off night but showed what it can do against Zaragoza, and to a certain extent, Sevilla. Plus I do think he'll make one (kind of forced) change and start either Guddy or Saviola over Etoo, so the attack should be able to function better.

I'm not worried about lineups. The key is to have the intensity and work rate, and really get at Madrid and try to play the ball behind them and play at pace. Otherwise they'll be comfortable with a slow game.

Hmm maybe...I'm too tired and pissed off tonight to think straight. Be back tomorrow night. Speak to you then....

'night.

Well after last night, and getting whooped. I fear what will happen at Camp Nou.

Barcelona 0 Real Madrid 3

Grandad to score a hattrick!

In our dreams.

the match of crap.in such a match barca aint got nothing on us. lets hope for another emerson-diarra-gago.
to be serious i actually think that guti and gago will play because of how we did with them on against bayern.

Robinho has to play for you. Guti and Gago also. Even Cassano showed sparkles of his talent yesterday. To beat Barça at home, you need to put pressure on them, attack them.

But knowing Capello, he'll chicken out again, and play with three DMCs...


For a neutral fan, it would be great to see both teams trying to win. The first match a few months ago was actually quite entertaining.

blutgraetsche wrote:Robinho has to play for you. Guti and Gago also. Even Cassano showed sparkles of his talent yesterday. To beat Barça at home, you need to put pressure on them, attack them.

But knowing Capello, he'll chicken out again, and play with three DMCs...


For a neutral fan, it would be great to see both teams trying to win. The first match a few months ago was actually quite entertaining.

it was good but the match in 2004 at home was the best i can remember since it was two teams attacking and scoring goals. i actuall think cappello will be convinced that guti and gago should play.robinho playing is more doubtfull since he doesnt trust him.

Ronaldinho is a big doubt for the game.

And apparently Capello will be fired, regardless of payout costs, if he loses this one. Even though I'd like him to stay as long as possible and keep wreaking havoc at Madrid, it would be an amazing feeling if we can be directly responsible for sacking a Madrid coach!

Though I'm still not confident

I sort of expected the little man to walk into the badge and get knocked out

lol sorry mate, it you find it offensive i`ll erase it.

nahhh.. it takes a bit more to offend me..

Well done LSR!

where do you get things like that, LSR? brilliant.

Judging by the squads, looks like we'll play 3-4-3 again, because Zambrotta is suspended and Rijkaard left out Gio. Lucky Real to have Cannavaro out


Is it just me or is the Clasico just not as hyped this time as it usually is? I guess the CL drama kind of overshadowed the buildup to it, and everyone seems to be expecting an easy win for Barcelona and that is dampening the competitiveness. I'm nervous though, for some reason I have this terrible feeling we'll end up with a draw.

Calderon speaking after a session with his crack pipe:
"Ojalá ganemos 1-5 y conquistemos la Liga”


But he soon recovers to speak some sense:
“El Madrid nunca puede justificar una derrota por un error arbitral”

Is Guily suspended?

It's only Eto'o's birthday today

Probable lineup according to Marca:

--------------------Casillas

Salgado----S. Ramos----Helguera----Torres

---------------Diarra----F. Gago

Raul----------------Guti---------------Robinho

-----------------v. Nistelrooy


Still have nightmares from the last time this part of the defense lined up against Farsa.

Copy cat.

Tbh i don't feel nervous or excited about tonights game, could end up as a bore 0-0.

Copy cat? Did you write the same thing? Didn't see it

Wheres LSR, his pessimst comments always cheer me up...

Also AS claims that this will be Michel final game as Castilla coach, if you know what i mean.