Author Topic: Spanish Football (Read 584451 times)

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #40 on:** August 27, 2016, 09:52:05 pm »

Simeone has to start making alterations for games like this if he plans on winning La Liga again. Playing 4 central midfielders against teams like Leganes is overkill. They have no pace in midfield, no width and nobody who can take players on. They'll probably go on and win this game anyway but they don't score anywhere near enough goals.

KingOfStrongStyle · « **Reply #41 on:** August 27, 2016, 09:56:36 pm »

Would love Leganes to win this game, Atletico are turgid to watch and are very negative even against the smaller clubs.

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #42 on:** August 27, 2016, 10:02:55 pm »

Quote from: KingOfStrongStyle on August 27, 2016, 09:56:36 pm

Would love Leganes to win this game, Atletico are turgid to watch and are very negative even against the smaller clubs.

I wouldn't. Then it would be 2 weeks in a row Atleti have fucked me

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #43 on:** August 27, 2016, 10:03:40 pm »

Quote from: Myhairycuntballs Wannabe on August 27, 2016, 10:02:55 pm

I wouldn't. Then it would be 2 weeks in a row Atleti have fucked me

Saw you backed them on the handicap. You're a braver man than me!

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #44 on:** August 27, 2016, 10:05:13 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on August 27, 2016, 10:03:40 pm

Saw you backed them on the handicap. You're a braver man than me!

Just a -1 Asian so a 1-0 and it's money back

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2016, 10:05:58 pm »

Quote from: Myhairycuntballs Wannabe on August 27, 2016, 10:05:13 pm

Just a -1 Asian so a 1-0 and it's money back

Ah, fair enough. They should win, but by god they make these kind of games look more difficult than CL knockout matches.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2016, 11:04:06 pm »

2 games against promoted sides and they haven't even managed a goal from open play. 4 points behind Real already and I'd say their next game against Celta Vigo is borderline must win already.

pyroparty · « **Reply #47 on:** August 27, 2016, 11:06:58 pm »

Turgid. Not far off being fucked in the title race already, you just can't drop many stupid points with the rate the other two win at. Over here it wouldn't be a big deal but 4 points there is a lot!

KingOfStrongStyle · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2016, 11:45:21 pm »

Well done Leganes great start to the season, as for Atletico they have had a shocker of a start.

I think that Champions League heartbreak from last season is still effecting them. Hence the average performances they have put in so far.

Gameiro doesn't seem to fit their style of play either and to me it seemed like a bizarre signing when they bought him. I don't see Gameiro scoring many goals for them, instead of buying Gameiro and Gaitan they should of bought Lacazette.

Mad Max · « **Reply #49 on:** August 28, 2016, 07:38:21 pm »

A brilliant goal by Barcelona.

Rakitic scores with a header.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #50 on:** August 28, 2016, 07:38:48 pm »

Lovely counter attacking goal from Barca.

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #51 on:** August 28, 2016, 07:41:56 pm »

Great goal that. He was almost in a minute before then as well.

Mad Max · « **Reply #52 on:** August 28, 2016, 07:43:11 pm »

Quote from: gerrardisgod on August 28, 2016, 07:38:48 pm

Lovely counter attacking goal from Barca.

Yes they should have scored earlier with a great move.

campioni · « **Reply #53 on:** August 28, 2016, 07:52:59 pm »

Good game this. Bilbao not letting Barça have it all their own way and pressing them high up but Barça showed their class to go one up. Not sure how long Bilbao can keep the pressing going without leaving gaps on the break again.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #54 on:** August 28, 2016, 09:08:24 pm »

Sergi Roberto was brilliant tonight.

Binomial · « **Reply #55 on:** August 28, 2016, 10:03:12 pm »

Whats up with Atleti and Valencia these days?

Villarreal Sevilla bit of a bore so far

KingOfStrongStyle · « **Reply #56 on:** August 29, 2016, 12:25:18 pm »

Go on Las Palmas do a Leicester

_00_deathscar · « **Reply #57 on:** August 29, 2016, 12:51:32 pm »

Quote from: KingOfStrongStyle on August 29, 2016, 12:25:18 pm

Go on Las Palmas do a Leicester

Get humped 5-1 by Barcelona?

dalarr · « **Reply #58 on:** September 8, 2016, 06:27:22 pm »

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid lose transfer ban appeals
Can't sign any players in the next two transfer windows.
http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/37312487

I don't follow Spanish football. Is it critical for them or do they have enough players to last for that period of time?

Xxavi · « **Reply #59 on:** September 8, 2016, 09:30:31 pm »

Quote from: dalarr on September 8, 2016, 06:27:22 pm

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid lose transfer ban appeals
Can't sign any players in the next two transfer windows.
http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/37312487

I don't follow Spanish football. Is it critical for them or do they have enough players to last for that period of time?

Many (you could argue haters of Spanish football) predicted signings galore for both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid due to the transfer ban that was going to be imposed. That didn't really happen. I don't think Madrid bought anybody except returning Morata. Atletico Madrid tried to sign a striker but had problems with it all summer long. I don't think Gameiro is all that.

To be honest, both clubs are well-equipped. Few signings that Madrid can make to improve their team was going to be hard with or without the ban. Atletico Madrid have areas that they can improve, but they have a handful of talented players on loan. I think they can be OK by returning these players next summer.

These transfer bans haven't made any negative impact to Barca's, Real Madrid's or Atletico Madrid's plans so far. Individual players, however, may have to suffer the consequences, e.g., Arda and Vidal couldn't be registered so they didn't play for half a year.

HighSix · « **Reply #60 on:** September 8, 2016, 11:13:46 pm »

Real are set up well with the level of young players around the club & on loan.

Atletico could be screwed if the likes of Gameiro & Vrsaljko dont fit Diegos style. Gabi, Torres & the fullbacks may not have 18 months left at the top. Majority of his signings seem to flop or not fit in.

KingOfStrongStyle · « **Reply #61 on:** September 10, 2016, 03:16:55 pm »

Brilliant performance from Atletico and they look to be back on track, wonderful brace Griezmann don't write off Cholo's boys just yet.

good change of tactics from Simeone as well, he's binned of using Tiago or Augusto today and put Carrasco instead one of them.

Ronaldo is phenomenal, hasn't played a game for two months comes back from injury and score straight away.

Real Madrid battering Osasuna 5-1 up

Chris. · « **Reply #62 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:26:08 pm »

Alaves 1 up at Barcelona. Half time.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #63 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:26:44 pm »

Sevilla were 1-0 down entering the 89th minute. They won 2-1.

Chris. · « **Reply #64 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:28:47 pm »

Shushhhh

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #65 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:29:22 pm »

Quote from: Chris. on September 10, 2016, 08:28:47 pm

Shushhhh

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Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #66 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:29:46 pm »

Quote from: Chris. on September 10, 2016, 08:26:08 pm

Alaves 1 up at Barcelona. Half time.

Suspect Messi and Suarez might be brought on.

oojason · « **Reply #67 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:32:40 pm »

Quote from: Chris. on September 10, 2016, 08:26:08 pm

Alaves 1 up at Barcelona. Half time.

Barca XI: Cillessen; Vidal, Mathieu, Mascherano, Digne; Busquets, Rakitic, Denis; Neymar, Arda, Alcácer.

They have Suarez, Rafinha and Messi on the bench (probably resting them after the WC Qualifiers and before the CL game on Tues), as well Iniesta too...

but fair play to Alaves - nicely taken goal from Deyverson too - https://twitter.com/oussamaderkal/status/774691472213934080

kiss of death - Mathieu on 47 mins for the equaliser - https://twitter.com/siente_fuutbol/status/774693264721141765

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #68 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:34:07 pm »

1-1 now. Mathieu

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #69 on:** September 10, 2016, 08:51:33 pm »

Barcelona 1 Alaves 2

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #70 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:21:45 pm »

Shocking loss for Barcelona that. At home to newly promoted Alaves. Have to give Alaves a lot of credit though, they were really good and well-organized.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #71 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:23:12 pm »

Squad players, new and old, once again proving to be the downfall.

Chris. · « **Reply #72 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:24:43 pm »

Absolutely thrilled Alaves beating Barcelona there no one gave them a hope, great stuff

Chris. · « **Reply #73 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:26:12 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on September 10, 2016, 08:29:46 pm

Suspect Messi and Suarez might be brought on.

Not impressed with Suarez diving around in the box in injury time

pyroparty · « **Reply #74 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:29:42 pm »

Wow!!! Dropped points in this league feel huge too as it takes such big points totals to win it. Early little advantage for Zizou.

Hazell · « **Reply #75 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:33:06 pm »

Quote from: rafathegaffa83 on September 10, 2016, 09:21:45 pm

Shocking loss for Barcelona that. At home to newly promoted Alaves. Have to give Alaves a lot of credit though, they were really good and well-organized.

Their season's over

Butcher Knife Roberto · « **Reply #76 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:41:25 pm »

Bust my fucking coupon the bastards

dangerpuss · « **Reply #77 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:53:16 pm »

Our old friend Mauricio Pellegrino is coaching Alaves too.

Chris. · « **Reply #78 on:** September 10, 2016, 09:57:14 pm »

Quote from: dangerpuss on September 10, 2016, 09:53:16 pm

Our old friend Mauricio Pellegrino is coaching Alaves too.

Indeed. Harsh to sack the coach that got them up but Pellegrino seems to be doing a good job. Tough start, Atletico away drew 1-1 Sporting Gijon home drew 0-0, pundits lambasting them for being too negative- manage to score 2 and get the win at Camp Nou. Fair play

pyroparty · « **Reply #79 on:** September 11, 2016, 04:51:34 pm »

Hopefully Valencia recover from the damage that scum like Mendes are doing to them.