Re: El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu

by The Madrid One Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:40 am

As mou once said...

theres no pressure to win. theres pressure not to lose....

by daneq Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:23 am

--------------Iker
Lass----Ramos---Pepe----Marcelo
---------Khedira----Xabi
CALLEJON------Oz---------CR
-------------Benz Sad

by LeSwagg James Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:35 am

daneq wrote:--------------Iker
Lass----Ramos---Pepe----Marcelo
---------Khedira----Xabi
CALLEJON------Oz---------CR
-------------Benz

by The Madrid One Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:05 am

Lass-Alonso-Khedira
Di Maria-Benzema-Ronaldo

i think

by Mamad Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:44 am

This is the formation im sure :

Iker
Lass Pepe Ramos Marcelo
Khedira Xabi
Di Maria Ozil Ronaldo
Benzema

by LeSwagg James Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:56 am

What did we play in the first leg of the Supercopa? I forget.. Whatever we played we should go for that again in my opinion, if possible of course with injuries and such that come into play

We dominated Smile

by ijomer Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:25 am

It is the trivote Sad

Coentrao--pepe-- ramos--marcelo

lass---alonso---khedira

di maria-----benz----ronaldo

Mark my words Sad

by ijomer Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:35 am

is this possible?

http://mobile.barcablaugranes.com/2011/12/8/2618530/el-clasico-real-madrid-vs-fc-barcelona-tactical-analysis

by Guest Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:47 am

ijomer wrote:is this possible?

http://mobile.barcablaugranes.com/2011/12/8/2618530/el-clasico-real-madrid-vs-fc-barcelona-tactical-analysis

load of horse shit imo

by billy_gr Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:13 am

Is there any chance you play Arbeloa and Albiol? Thanks.
Seriously though, as long as Oezil isn’t playing I’m happy

by Guest Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:24 am

billy_gr wrote:Is there any chance you play Arbeloa and Albiol? Thanks.
Seriously though, as long as Oezil isn’t playing I’m happy

Arbeloa is injured, Lass will play RB

No chance for Albiol lmao

by Jack Daniels Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:36 am

This time, we really need to stop this dude.

El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu - Page 9 Sdfgsd13

by billy_gr Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:52 am

Play Albiol we’ll play Cuenca. Deal? Smile

by alexander mahone Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:53 am

Trivote or not, I want lass at rb. That one uncertain slot would be either for ozil or coentrao. Coentrao in the mid vs barca might work out beautifully, but ozil played big role in all moments we've ever looked like a better side vs barca in recent games: second half home league game, first half cdr, and super copa first leg, he also worked harder off the ball these days thus he shouldn't be as much as liability as he was last season when we're starving for possession. I think both will get a chance whether it will be as starter or off the bench.

by ijomer Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:04 am

Coentrao in Midfield can be effective.

still hope we go for 4-2-3-1 though

by Zealous Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:35 am

I'll be pissed if the Blonde Donkey plays instead of Mesut.

by Le Samourai Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:45 am

Well If we have to go Trivote....I prefer Marcelo in midfield to to anyone else.

Preferred line up assuming trivote

.......................God.........................
Lass........Pepe........Ramos..........Corentrao
......Khedira.....Alonso.........Marcelo...........
Di Maria......................................Ronaldo
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Benzema,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Assumig no trivote

.....................God................................
Lass........Pepe........Ramos.........Marcelo
..........................Alonso......................
..............Khedira.................................
.........................Ozil..........................
Di Maria........................................Ronaldo
.....................Benz.............................

by BarcaKizz Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:15 pm

Thought I'd quickly share a video I made with our Madridstas... apologies as its a bit heavy handed on the Barca highlights haha Very Happy

by ronalessi Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:17 pm

Mourinho: "Cristiano Ronaldo, Di María And Either Benzema Or Higuaín Will Start For Real Madrid Against FC Barcelona"

Real Madrid's José Mourinho decided not to play his cards close to his chest, so to speak, in today's press conference. He was asked whether he'd consider playing strikers Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema together against FC Barcelona in this weekend's clásico contest, and he responded with a little more information than we have come to expect: "No, they won't play together. I'm going to play Cristiano Ronaldo, Ángel Di María and either Benzema or Higuaín."

This one little phrase gives us a very revealing window into Mourinho's thought process leading up to the clásico: not only did he not mention Mesut Özil, he also presented a possible offensive trivote of Ronaldo, Di María and one of the two strikers. These two little extrapolations give us a hint at a possible starting XI for Real Madrid: a 4-3-3 with a Lass--Xabi Alonso--Sami Khedira defensive trivot, and a Ronaldo--Benzema/Higuaín--Di María offensive front.

Obviously, this is pretty much what we've been expecting for weeks now: one of the keys to the match will be high-intensity defending in the midfield and the offensive sectors, and this lineup seems to allow Mourinho to go all-in on the medium-high press. It also gives him the option of bringing either a fully-rested Mesut Özil or Kaká off the bench if things take a nasty turn.

At the same time, it's important to remember that Mourinho has been known to play games with opposing coaches, using the media as a foil, so it's probably a bit unwise to read too much into these reports. But hey, here's to some fun speculation over the next couple of days.

Source: http://www.managingmadrid.com/2011/12/8/2620263/mourinho-cristiano-ronaldo-di-maria-benzema-higuain-clasico-real-madrid

by kiranr Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:21 pm

He is definitely going to play Ozil. Isn't that the line-up he played in the Super Copa?

by estrella bernabeu Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:30 pm

Mourinho said, yesterday in the after match press conference, that Di Maria and CR are going to play along side with Higgy or Benz and he didn't mention Ozil.
I'm just guessing, but if he had in mind the 4-2-3-1 he could mention his attack trio. I'm betting more on the 4-3-3 with Alonso/Coentrao/Khedira in the midfield. Waiting Barça to come play in our side, counter them in the midfield, get them weaked by the time and counter attack en masse.
He's aware of the importance of this game, he can't give an inch to the opponent so the best solution is to close our midfield and play thunder counter.

by Zealous Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:11 pm

kiranr wrote:
He is definitely going to play Ozil. Isn't that the line-up he played in the Super Copa?

I'm expecting Ozil to start but it seems Jose wants Pep to keep guessing as to what the whole formation will be.

Pep is likely to put out a makeshift formation if I'm not mistaken, so Jose keeping his cards close to his chest regarding starting 11 is a good move imo.

by Adit Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:13 pm

BarcaKizz wrote:Thought I'd quickly share a video I made with our Madridstas... apologies as its a bit heavy handed on the Barca highlights haha

Fantastic

but of course bad memories Razz

by Onyx Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:20 pm

I hope we don't play with 3 DM's again... :facepalm:

by Le Samourai Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:34 pm

^
Pressing would be God worthy :coffee:

by kiranr Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:45 pm

Zealous wrote:
kiranr wrote:
He is definitely going to play Ozil. Isn't that the line-up he played in the Super Copa?

I'm expecting Ozil to start but it seems Jose wants Pep to keep guessing as to what the whole formation will be.

Pep is likely to put out a makeshift formation if I'm not mistaken, so Jose keeping his cards close to his chest regarding starting 11 is a good move imo.

makeshift how?

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