El Derbi
By: Corey |
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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Vicente Calderon Madrid, Espana
11/07/2009 22:00 CET (4pm eastern)
Jornada 10
Its derbi time boys and girls, and the derbi madrileno could not have come at a more intriguing time for either Madrid team. The colchoneros find themselves in a rather precarious position in that they just fired their coach after a run of poor results that find them knocked out of the Champions League and sitting in the relegation zone in La Liga. Real Madrid have faired a little better, but have shown some indifferent results as of late that coincided with the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and the media pressure on coach Manuel Pellegrini. In the past seven matches, Real has only won 2 matches, with the embarrassment of the route against Alcorcon sandwiched in their for good measure.
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Ronaldo Will Not Play In The Derbi
By: Corey | 45 Comments
I have seen a great deal of speculation on the injury to Ronaldo and his expected return date. Some people had said he would return for the game in Milan, others set his return against Atletico, but no one said it would be later then then. I did not even see him taking this long to recover from what was deemed a minor ankle injury sustained against Olympique Marseille and aggravated playing for Portugal. Real Madrid has assessed the status of his ankle weekly, trying to predict when he would return, but so far there has been no answer.
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Category: Team NewsMilan Mini-Preview
By: Corey | 248 Comments
Real touched down in Milan today for the game that should decide who tops the Champions League Group C. Right now the group is poised for a run away leader, with Marseille and Zurich canceling each other out as they both compete for the more likely UEFA cup spot, while Milan and Madrid see this clash at the San Siro as the decider, although points cannot be assumed against the other two sides just yet. Milan go in to the game with a strong win against Parma to move up the table, while Real had a similarly rejuvenating win against Getafe at the weekend. Based on current form it seems Milan has the edge, and the psychological advantage after the win at the Bernabeu a fortnight ago.
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Category: Team NewsReal Madrid 2-0 Getafe
By: Corey | 32 Comments
It Comes In Twos
Real Madrid 2-0 Getafe
Santiago Bernabeu 80,000 attendance
Jornada 9 10/31/09
Sr. Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz
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Getafe (Real Madrid B) and the Mini-Madrid Derbi
By: Corey | 184 Comments
Real Madrid vs. Getafe
Santiago Bernabeu Madrid, Spain
10/31/09 18:00 (1:00pm)
Jornada 9
I say Real Madrid B not as a derogatory term of course, because I <3 (heart) Getafe like many of us here on the site do, John being singled out as the most unabashed supporter. It is worth pointing out that 5, possibly 6 former Castilla players will line up for Getafe on Saturday in the Bernabeu, where they should all get a round of applause. And Getafe's trainer is none other then Real Madrid legend and Castilla collaborator Michel. Its a big family affair on Saturday to say the least. Ohh, and Getafe's president is a Real Madrid socio…. cant deny the love for our neighbors to the south.
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Category: Team NewsCastilla Defender Juanan Interview
By: Corey | 14 Comments
Juanan, center back of the Castilla selection, did an interview for the official website a few weeks back. It is customary for a Castilla player to be interviewed once a week by the official site as sort of a training to deal with the media for the young lads. It also keeps you abreast of the going-ons with the team and some of its star individuals. It is also been mentioned to me before that these interviews are usually picked based on what players are performing well at the moment. This past summer I posted a whole bunch of Real Madrid TV interviews from the golden generation of 05-06 Castilla players that showcased a series of players who are now involved in La Liga. The same can be said for the official website interviews.
Without haste, here is the interview, poorly translated as only Babelfish could:
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Category: Team NewsReal Humilliation…
By: Cesar | 53 Comments
This is not a match review; I’m not in the mood for that. This is a heartfelt account of what I felt the hours before, during, and after the game. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Team NewsSocio #1 Felix Perez Alvarez Passes Away
By: Corey | 124 Comments
This week has been tough on Real Madrid fans, but the news of the clubs oldest socio passing away seems a cruel blow. We have already experience a harsh defeat to Milan, a dull tie against Sporting, the reminder of Ruben de la Red’s collapse a year ago with the start of the Copa del Rey for first division teams, but this latest news just makes things worse. On Saturday in Gijon, Real players wore black armbands commemorating the death of Felix Perez Alvarez, the clubs oldest card holding socio, and appropriately dubbed ‘#1 fan’ has passed away at the ripe old age of 99 years old. May he rest in peace.
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Category: Team NewsRuben De la Red, Always In Our Hearts
By: Corey | 11 Comments
With the Copa del Rey beginning for Real Madrid tomorrow, we are reminded of the start of a troubling time in our club’s history. The laughable reign of president Ramon Calderon, the stressful period under Bernd Schuster, and the loss of one of our own to a rare illness which still does not have a cure. As Antonio Puerta and Dani Jarque have passed in recent years, and may they rest in peace, we should feel fortunate that Ruben de la Red is still amongst us. On October 30th in a Copa del Rey match against Real Union, Ruben collapsed on the field and was immediately rushed to the hospital that night. He would not return to the pitch, and the tie was all but lost for the Real players who had other things on their mind at that point.
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Category: Team NewsSporting Gijon Delusions; Alcorcon Intrigue
By: Corey | 4 Comments
This Picture Sums It Up. No Where To Go.
It was a real slog with an in form team that showed up to frustrate their opponent and look for any small opening for a chance on goal. Real were not to adventurous either, with an awkwardly executed formation that demonstrated the squad’s lack of width and creativity from the coach. The first half was miserable, but the second half had some promise that a blunt Real Madrid never really delivered on. Looking back on the match, it is hard for me to remember anything memorable to discuss. It was a very average performance and one of those games that if you won, you took the points home and moved on. If you lost, you rued an efficient defensive performance and the role injuries have had on your attack. But a draw, which was fair on Sporting, conveys that neither team really did much for the win (or it was a hell of a game, with a lack of finishing).
And that is precisely what it was. Sporting meant well I suppose, but they never brought to much danger on the Real Madrid goal. They tormented Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo with some quick and skilled players, but as far as shots on goal or chances, it was pretty dormant. The stats dont lie:
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