Discussion: Zaragoza vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid
Goalkeepers:Casillas, Adan, Tomas Mejias
Defenders: Carvalho, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao, Arbeloa, Albiol, Marcelo, Varane
Midfielders: Kaka, Özil, Xabi, Callejon, Di Maria, Mandi
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuain

Zaragoza
Goalkeepers: Leo Franco, Roberto
Defenders: Juarez, Paredes, Lanzaro, F. Meira, Da Silva, Abraham, Oriol
Midfielders: Pinter, Ponzio, Barrera, Lafita, Zuculini, Joel, Kevin
Forwards: Uche, Orti

A little background on Mandi?

I heard there was a dispute with the TV station who's supposed to broadcast the game and Zaragoza has threatened to ban cameras from the field of play. Apparently, there are monies owed to Zaragosa. Anyone know about this? Could there be no TV coverage?

We need to milk the game. Not just win it, but win it by a high margin of goals, and try not to concede.

If kaka were not to leave Madrid on Monday as reports claim, then i suggest we start with Ozil, and once the score is like 2 - 0 after 30 mins (if ever possible) i would substitute ozil for kaka and play him all through the end of the game. But that last part is just my imagination talking.

The important thing is we win by a high margin. It will be a lengthy war with the Barca House.

This is the perfect game for us, we can smash them and start the season on the high, and Sportczy that would suck if they did.

Mediapro should be ashamed!!

We want to watch the game so I hope the issue will be resolved by tomorrow. Its also the start of the season so confidence is high for all the teams, I hope we can score early to avoid an upset

I rate Efrain Juarez very high. he's a mexican workhorse.

I just noticed that Khedira is not on the squad lol.

I guess then today we'll play with a super left wing lol. With Marcelo, Coentrao and Ronaldo all taking turns.

sportsczy wrote:I heard there was a dispute with the TV station who's supposed to broadcast the game and Zaragoza has threatened to ban cameras from the field of play. Apparently, there are monies owed to Zaragosa. Anyone know about this? Could there be no TV coverage?

Sportsczy, strike is solved with an agreement to look into the players not paid. The issue isn't resolved, only further discussions on the matter. The smaller teams feel the basic problem is Real and Barca do not share TV revenues so this is first of probably many strikes against the 2 big clubs to share. Zaragoza wants a bigger share out of this game in their home statium. They are however negotiating. Feeling here is it (at least this gamme) will get resolved before game time.

futbol_bill wrote:

sportsczy wrote:I heard there was a dispute with the TV station who's supposed to broadcast the game and Zaragoza has threatened to ban cameras from the field of play. Apparently, there are monies owed to Zaragosa. Anyone know about this? Could there be no TV coverage?

Sportsczy, strike is solved with an agreement to look into the players not paid. The issue isn't resolved, only further discussions on the matter. The smaller teams feel the basic problem is Real and Barca do not share TV revenues so this is first of probably many strikes against the 2 big clubs to share. Zaragoza wants a bigger share out of this game in their home statium. They are however negotiating. Feeling here is it (at least this gamme) will get resolved before game time.

Thanks Bill. I got this part. But i heard that Zaragoza is actually owed monies from the TV carrier from past broadcasts under the current deal. They actually took the debt to court and have a judgement against the carrier from what i read. Different issue methinks.

Probable line-up according to Marca
http://www.marca.com/marcador/futbol/2011_12/primera/jornada_2/zar_rma/


The left wing will be super busy today. We need to score early on to avoid a shock. Zaragoza will play a 5-3-2 so it'll be a bit tough breaking the bus.

It's not yet confirmed

St_Nick09_of_Goal wrote:It's not yet confirmed

Changed it to probable line-up. They are usually spot on, my mistake for saying its confirmed though

its pretty much the lineup everyone expects..coentrao is the only variable.

Khedira is out Ganso. And Mou confirmed yday that Coentrao will start next to Xabi.

Guys, will the game be televised?

i cant find it anywhere on my tv..

what time is the match anyways?

there are links available,so i guess it will be televised

20:00 local time I think

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Carvalho, Marcelo; Xabi Alonso, Coentrao; Di Maria, Ozil, Ronaldo, Benzema


Confirmed

Chatbox is open

where the chatbox link

CR7 Benz Di Maria and Ozil to own this match.

chad4401 wrote:where the chatbox link

www.xat.com/marta4u