TMWWBK 0 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 FC BARCELONA VS. REAL MADRID Camp Nou Saturday, December 13, 2008 21:00 GMT So, the Primera Liga's first "Clasico" is just around the corner and it looks as if it's going to be the best in years... If you're a Barca fan that is! No, but seriously, in Madrid's case it's amazing what one win can do for morale. Whilst many Madridista's (and indeed the now ex manager) have abjectly wrote the game off as a training session for Barca for weeks now, Wednesday nights win over Zenit has given everyone at the club an implicit boost. Sure, Zenit were no great shakes, but it was only a couple of weeks ago when Madrid were struggling to scrape wins against the likes of Recreativo (the worst team in Spain) and were being completely destroyed by Getafe. Don't get me wrong, i don't think there's one Blanco out there who expects to take anything from the game, but Señor Ramos has instilled a new sense of umm.. well, he's instilled a new sense of something, put it that way. As for Barca, well they want blood after Madrid's back to back victorys over them last season. Incase you haven't heard (or have been in a coma), Pep Guardiola's current Barca side is apparently better than the "Dream Team" that he marshalled under Johan Cruyff's guidance during the 90's. Prior to this match they've thwacked Valencia 4-0 at the Camp Nou and Sevilla 3-0 at the Pizjuan. A minor hiccup against Victor Munoz' Getafe side apart, domestically they've been stunning. With Henry, Eto'o and Messi all in captivating form, the Madrid defence have really do have their work cut out. El Clasico wouldn't be El Clasico it's usual pre match rumours. The rumour in Madrid is that Jerzy Dudek will start ahead of San Iker Casillas, with Michel Salgado starting only his second ever game as a left back. In Catalonia, there's been mutterings about Eidur Gudjohnsen coming in to fill the Iniesta role in midfield. Probable line up's - FC Barcelona GK: Victor Valdés RB: Dani Alves CB: Márquez CB: Puyol LB: Abidal CM: Xavi DM: Yaya shoot CM: Gudjohnsen RW: Messi CF: Eto'o LW: Henry Real Madrid GK: Dudek RB: Metzelder CB: Cannavaro CB: Ramos LB: Salgado RM: Van Der Vaart CM: Gago CM: Guti LM: Drenthe SS: Higuain CF: Raul Whatever you do, just make sure you don't miss it. A truly magical occasion that mixes techincal mastery with passionate, unrelentless desire. TM's prediction: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Madrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCIIDK 5 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Should be a cracker can't wait. C'mon Madrid! 2-0 to Madrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Fuck, I've just lost SkySports for this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Really looking forward to this! I'm going to go against everyone and put £50 on a Real Madrid win - everyone will be backing Barcelona but Juande Ramos will have had 5 days in charge, that is a long time in football - Rea Madrid know they can't afford to lose, they'll sneak a win! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSF 5,792 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I predict a.... riot 2-0 Barcelona Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERCOOPER 115 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Can't see anything other than a Barca win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Like Muff's thinking tbh on betting on Real but putting that aside, really looking forward to this is the thing that makes the weekend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,705 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 3-1 barca Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF5LOYAL 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 3-0 Barca. If Salgado plays left back Messi will have a field day....wait it doesn't matter who plays left back, Messi WILL have a field day Barca are too hot just now, although a new manager seems to get an upturn in results for a while I don't Ramos' appointment will have a factor imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_jr 6 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I can see it being a cakewalk. Madrid are pish: 4-0 Barca More than a club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Barcelona are the in-form team at the moment but Madrid have a habit of saving their best for these matches, so it should be a cracker. 2-1 to Royal Madrid. Hala Madrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneddon 6 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 cant see past a barca win tbh 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkoomccoist 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I've got a feeling Madrid will win this by 1 goal. Should be a cracker either way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blyth 3 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Your La Liga posts always make for great reading TMWWBK, hopefully Madrid can snatch a win but Barca are absolutely flying at the moment. I reckon 2-0 Los Cules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?...t&p=2966419 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?...t&p=2966419 I admire your risk tasking bud, but that's a bold, bold bet. At best, Madrid could take a draw, but even then i'd say that's a 50-1 shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?...t&p=2966419 I admire your risk tasking bud, but that's a bold, bold bet. At best, Madrid could take a draw, but even then i'd say that's a 50-1 shot. Thanks mate. Its near Christmas, that win or tbh any winnings could pay for most of it than my wages doing it - which would be a bonus. And to be really honest, I'm actually more of an admirer of Barca but money is money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del 667 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I cant see past a Barca win Unfortunately! Pepe was outstanding in the Camp Nou last year and they will miss him this weekend! As for the line-ups i would prefer Ramos to play RB and Metzelder to play alongside canavarro but i dunno if that will happen! Hala Madrid! Into these terrorist supporting scum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 This is more than worth a bump! Bring it on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy2212 151 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 can't wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 LA LIGA Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona Date: Saturday 13 Dec Kick-off: 2100 GMT Coverage: Live on Sky Sports One, live text commentary on BBC Sport website New Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos insists his team can beat Barcelona at the Camp Nou to boost their ailing hopes of retaining the league title. Ramos's predecessor Bernd Schuster was sacked on Tuesday after stating Real were incapable of winning the match - but the Spaniard believes they can. "We're going to the Camp Nou to win," said the ex-Tottenham coach on Friday. "We're capable of doing so, as has happened on other occasions. It's going to a great, hard-fought game." Reigning Spanish champions Madrid sit fifth place in La Liga, nine points adrift of leaders and arch-rivals Barcelona. Ramos replaced Schuster on a six-month contract to become Madrid's eighth coach in less than six years. The former Tottenham coach's first league game is crucial as he bids to avoid a defeat that would leave his new club 12 points adrift. If there is a team capable of winning in the Camp Nou, it's us Real Madrid's Fabio Cannavaro Madrid have lost three of their past four league matches, while Barcelona have won 11 and drawn one of their past 12, during which they have scored 43 goals. Arjen Robben was sent off in the closing stages of Sunday's 4-3 home defeat by Sevilla and is suspended along with left-back Marcelo. Robben says his team have not given up on winning a third straight league title despite their poor start. "Not at all. I mean if we win on Saturday anything can happen," said the Dutchman. Since Madrid beat Barcelona 4-1 three days after winning its second straight league title, the Catalan team has been transformed by coach Pep Guardiola, who replaced Frank Rijkaard at the end of last season. "A win would give us an important advantage over Madrid and a boost to help us make progress," said Mexican defender Rafael Marquez. "Hopefully it will be a great game and we can convince people that the 4-1 is forgotten. It's something that I don't like thinking back to and I understand people want revenge." And Guardiola predicts Madrid will adopt a new style on Saturday under Ramos, who was formerly in charge of Barcelona's reserve team. "With Schuster, we knew more or less what they were doing," he said. "With Juande, I imagine they'll do other things." Barcelona should have a near fully fit squad to choose from for Saturday. Striker Samuel Eto'o missed training but is expected to return, while Andres Iniesta is recovering well from injury. Real are reeling from the news that Ruben de la Red, who collapsed unconscious during a match at the end of October, could miss the rest of the season. He joins long-term absentees Ruud van Nistelrooy and Mahamadou Diarra on the sidelines. "I can't remember a situation like the one we are in right now, with three players sidelined for the entire season," Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon told Spanish TV on Thursday. But Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has insisted Real can still take three points from Barcelona on Saturday: "If there is a team capable of winning in the Camp Nou, it's us," the Italian said. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7776472.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoastbear 122 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Want Real to win and love to see Raul score but I've backed the draw at 11/4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 All points to a Barca win but it's an Old Firm scenario anythin can happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy94 54 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I've always had a thing for Madrid,but everything points to a Barca win. 2-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linfield 0 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Going to the pub to watch this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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