what, really, all i saw was albiol playing against better teams, he was the one who came as a sub when something happened. u can check who played against who at the transfermarket website.

i didnt really have any point, you are making a big deal out of nothing, all i said was he didnt really got the gametime i wanted him to have.

if we had 2 backup cb's, it would have been better.

Next season i want him to at least get 2000-2500 min.

AS:

Varane was the first player in the squad Real Madrid he returned to work. The center, despite being quoted today, chose to spend yesterday Valdebebas to begin work smoothly in the gym.

The defense also was found there with all the technical and chatted for a few minutes with Mourinho. The Portuguese coach was pleased with the work he did last season Varane.

The Frenchman played 15 games in his first season as Real Madrid counting all competitions. Your balance is almost unbeatable. The Madrid won with him in the field yielded only 14 wins and a draw (against Racing in the league). Do not miss any match.

Varane has been uncovered as a central and very reliable with a great future. Hence, Carvalho progress will provide many more opportunities throughout the season begins.

Varane in the France squad for their friendly vs Uruguay, on August 15th.

The Real Madrid player Raphäel Varane has been called up by the French national team to play in a friendly against Uruguay. It's the first time that the young Real Madrid defender will participate in his country's first team squad and it coincides with the arrival of the new manager, Didier Deschamps. "I'm very pleased and it's an honour and a privilege for me. "I owe this call up to Real Madrid for believing in me, to Mourinho, who I learn from everyday, and to the excitement I have about playing each day", the player said in statements to Realmadrid.com.

The Real Madrid player heard the news on the American tour and was enormously happy and grateful, above all to the club and his coach. "I'm very pleased and surprised. It's an honour and a privilege for me. I owe this call up to Real Madrid for believing in me, to Mourinho, who I learn from everyday, and to the excitement I have about playing each day".

The French player, who will have teammate Karim Benzema by his side, could have his debut with the national team on the 15th against Uruguay. "Playing with France is the challenge of playing with one of the national teams with the greatest football histories. I'm going to do everything possible to add to the confidence that the federation and my manager have in me", the Real Madrid centre added.

http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/Actualidad_Primer_Equipo_en/1330112812167/noticia/Noticia/Varane:__I_owe_this_call_up_to_Real_Madrid_for_believing_in_me_and_to_Mourinho,_who_I_learn_from.htm?

Didn't have much to do lol

19 years old.
Started for Real Madrid.
In Champions League.
Against City.
Group of Death.


And played well in the instances that City had. Kept Tevez in his pocket for a while.

I was very, very impressed.

Varane has reaffirmed his willingness to play for Madrid, he blamed his lack of minutes earlier in the season to his own poor form during the preseason.

Great news, he must have been totally ecstatic to start such an important match without having played any minutes this season and put up such an impressive performance.

The sky is the limit for young Varane, I hope he continues to develop and earn a regular starting spot very soon, I admired his partnership with Pepe, they seem to complement each other perfectly.

If we get rid of Varane

Mourinho really showed that he has balls, playing with Varane instead of Ramos.. What a coach

tuddor wrote:Mourinho really showed that he has balls, playing with Varane instead of Ramos.. What a coach

Or he is mad at Ramos and trying to say that Ramos isn't irreplaceable.
But I must say you need cahones to do such things and all that vs the champions of England.

what did ramos do, anyone have anyclue.

varane was okish, expected more of him about that dziko goal.

Nothing. It was a political act by Mou.

Ramos and Mou dont get along at all, nothing new. Ramos got benched for talking up to Mou, specially after last weekend when he said mou was too harsh... per french media RMC

Read this a few days ago:

http://www.nesn.com/2012/09/report-jose-mourinho-could-leave-real-madrid-before-end-of-season.html?

Asked about the reasoning behind his decision to head for Spain, Varane told L'Equipe: "PSG? The project there wasn't clear. The Qataris had only just arrived and it was all very vague.

"Manchester United? They had just signed Phil Jones in my position.

"My first reaction when Real wanted to sign me was not, 'Of course I will go'. I only made my decision when I knew that the coach wanted me to play in the first team."

Varane revels in 'dream' Clasico debut

The 19-year-old starred in his maiden Clasico for Real Madrid against Barcelona, and has spoken of his pride and satisfaction at his performance in the Copa del Rey semi-final

“It's a game I will always remember; it is a dream at only 19 years. I'm happy with my performance and the team. Now I must go on," he told reporters.

The defender was also the subject of praise from Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka, who hailed the performance of the France international in the post-match press conference.

He said: "To begin with Rafa [Varane], you cannot do better. Varane scored and made the tie. To follow his progress is great. Varane had a perfect match.”

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT.

Varane saved our ass last night.

Next Clasico: Varane-Ramos

LeDNA wrote:Varane saved our ass last night.

Next Clasico: Varane-Ramos

Essien-Varane-Ramos-Marcelo

He looked even faster than Pepe.

Marcelo - Pepe - Varane - Ramos

yep, my thoughts for now too. I would play coentrao mostly thoughly, next season i want to try marcelo as attacker and ramos as DM in preseason.

likeastar wrote:He looked even faster than Pepe.

The magic of great positioning.