At start of the derby i knew iker , carvajal & marcelo are indispensible warriors. Without them we had to struggle. A 3 pointer given away. I hope carlo doesnt become complacent again.
Physical game, fun to watch (both team could have used their chances better), bad referee, beside obvious fact that we need some changes in back line, when are we gonna see iker back? obviously a team of R.Madrid caliber needs a better keeper than Lopez(even tho he has his moments). is it me or does Atletico play better against R.Madrid than what they actually do ?!
But quite obvious now, who are the better fullbacks, I think Carlo should have no doubt any more. But I think substituting di Maria wasn't the best idea, Modric seemed to have a lot less effort especially in the 2nd half. Isco is a good weapon in last 20-30 minutes when the opposition is tired, his speed and technique especially against tired opponents can prove to be vital.
Real Madrid are not putting enough effort so far. Di Maria,Modric need to track back more often, Ronaldo and Bale need to make more moves forward to open space. Pepe needs to stop fighting and focus on the game. Coentrao has to cover his side better, alot of spaces there. Arbeloa needs to pick up his game aswell. Overall there must be more protection provided to Alonso who looks alone defending in the middle, Modric and Di Maria will have to be alot better then this if they are to get anything from this match.
Well, I do believe that the chance that Casillas would have saved that shot is a lot higher but still a bit unfair to blame goalkeeper for this. Open shot from barely 10 meters...
I would say that Coentrao and Xabi were the ones most responsible for this goal. But many situations in a row referee ain't calling fouls on Ronaldo and di Maria.
Part 11
- This is a derby though and no matter what we predict this game can evolve in many ways and although a high scoring game doesnt sound likely, one can never predict a derby.
-We might see alot of fouls and cards and it wont be surprising to see some players sent off with Arbeloa,Pepe,Ramos,Costa,Garcia particularly prone to some unprofessional conduct.
Score:
Atletico 0-2 vs Real Madrid 0-3
Part 10
He will often go close to receive the low pass from midfield or try to play one-two with Ronaldo and Bale. He might be given one or two chances and if Real Madrid is to win this game, he really needs to up his coversion rate. Important role of not letting Atletico defence breathe as he will have to apply the so called for-checking. Its easier to score from a defensive error sometimes.
Prediction:
-Real Madrid should have most of the posession
-Atletico will try to play on the counter and are really good at set-pieces. -Atletico will play really deep and with almost all the team on their own half behind the ball.
-Unless Real Madrid scores a fast goal and even then, this game looks like a low scoring match.
-It will be frustrating for Real Madrid and there wont be many chances for either team.
Part 9
He didnt play well against Elche but score a fantastic goal, he was decent against Shchalke against which he score two and assisted one. He isn't expected to be excell but a few flashes of brilliance can have a huge impact on the game. He will try to shoot if given time and space, otherwise he will look to cut inside and cross the ball for Benzema and Ronaldo. If he receives the ball high on the pitch he will try to run at Luis and go to the line before crossing with his right foot or with the outside of his left foot.
-Benzema has gotten some form lately and it shows from the amount of goals he has scored. In the match against Schalke he played very well, still missing alot of chances but at least he now receives the ball more often, creates space for Ronaldo and Bale, as well as providing some key passes. He will be overwhelmed at the center of defence of Atletico between two strong and agressive defenders such as Godin and Miranda.
part 8
Atletico won't give him space to take a shot nor to run forward, there will always be two or three men around him and they will try to frustrate him. He has to remain calm and when the chance is given he has to bury it because there won't be many today. He might opt to play closer to the goal at times when Di Maria or the left back makes the run from the left so as to receive the cross or the rebound of it. He has scored many against Atletico since his move to Real Madrid and he will be hungry to add more as he also is on the running for both La Liga top scorer (Ronaldo 22, Costa 21) aswell as European top scorer (Suarez 24,Ronaldo 22, Ibrahimovic 22,Costa 21).
-Bale should start on the right wing and just like Ronaldo he will get frustrated at the lack of space. His main skill is running at the defenders and since he wont be given space he will have to show some dribbling skills on narrow areas against a good opponent in the name of Felipe Luis.
Part 7
-Di Maria, just like Modric will have a key role in creating chances. Since there wont be much space in the middle of the pitch, he will often run from the left and go for the cross. Both he and Modric will have to run back to recover the ball as well as track some players all the way to the defence when the full backs have gone forward. His and Modric's ability to keep the ball, recycle it and pass it at the right time is needed for this match. Very very tough job for both especially as Atletico is probably the best defending team Real Madrid has faced so far this season.
-Ronaldo is back after his three match ban and he will be brimming with confidence after scoring two goals against Schalke and providing two assists. He should be relatively rested aswell and therefore alot if expected of him.
Part 6
I estimate the task of marking Alonso as soon as he receieves the ball will be given to Garcia and this means Alonso will have to play the ball even faster, even more accurately and in even tighter spaces. Atletico will play deep and will keep things really tight so there wont be much space for anything. He will try some long balls to Ronaldo and Bale but all Atletico defence is excellent on the air and therefore this might become frustrating trying to create chances.
-Modric will start at the right side of Alonso and he will have a difficult job of trying to keep posession of the ball while trying to penetrate Atletico's defence. Since there won't be much space, both Modric and Di Maria will have to make forward runs with the ball whilsts trying to create space for an assist. Every time Atletico steals the ball both he and Di Maria will have to immediately run back to recover it.
Part 5
-Ramos will be the last piece of the puzzle at the back four. He has started 2014 looking brilliant both on and off the ball. He has been solid at the back and providing some good passes, as seen vs Schalke with his assist to Bale's second goal. Both Ramos and Pepe/Varane will have a tough job today as Atletico will play deep so as the Real Madrid backline go close to the middle of the pitch, Garcia and Costa and maybe Arda will try to hit on the counter. So it will be up to Ramos and Pepe/Varane to stop danger before being punished. Ramos is also prone to some nasty challenges and hopefully he will make is through the full match both keeping a clean sheet and not receiving a red card.
-Alonso will start just ahead of the two center-backs as he resumes his duty of tidying stuff at the back, keeping the ball moving from side to side and make either accurate low passes to the forward or those long balls towards Ronaldo and Bale.
Part 4
Though on the other hand, Varane is faster, almost equally strong on the air and he has good anticipation aswell. Maybe abit less communication with Ramos and thats mostly due to lack of games played together. The problem with Pepe and Arbeloa playing against Atletico is that they are fighting with Costa and Garcia all game long. If i recall correctly it was the cup game at the Bernabeu that both Arbeloa and Pepe (in my opinion) should have been sent off for unprofessional behaviour. Playing strong on the ball is one thing but deliberately hitting,spitting and pushing oppenents and saying god knows what is another. For this its a risk playing Pepe and Arbeloa because they can get a red card and leave the team with fewer players on the pitch and effectively losing the match, therefore we understand this is a derby but Ancelotti should advise his players to be abit more carefull.
Arda will rip arbeloa apart imo ,it is risky even to think arbeloa on right. Last derby at bernabeu he kicked costa intentionally and escaped a red. He can put us in predicament as temper flare. This will be most intense derby as graham hunter predicted so it would be better to go with carvajal , the cool headed effective lad imo.
Part 3
-Marcelo/Coentrao. Marcelo played the game vs Schalke midweek so just like the right back spot, here we might see Coentrao come in as part of rotation to keep them all fresh. Koke plays theoretically on the right side but its mainly Costa or Garcia that will play on this side again trying to hide behind the left back to hit Real Madrid on the counter. Coentrao is better defencively but Marcelo offers alot going forward and as Ronaldo will struggle to find space the forward runs by the left back might be valuable. Both Real Madrid full backs will have to be really carefull defending as it is where Atletico will try to breach the defensive backline from open play.
-Pepe/Varane. Pepe played the game vs Schalke midweek but this doesnt necessarily mean he won't start the game. Pepe has more experience and he has really settled at the back with Ramos keeping the ball flowing and making some decent long balls, whereas Varane is less experienced (21 years old remember).
Part 2
-Arbeloa/Carvajal. Carvajal played the game vs Schalke midweek so we might see Arbeloa come in for this match as part of the rotation Ancelotti has kept doing so far. Arda plays on the left and the Turkish player has some flashes of brilliance at times so it will be up to Arbeloa/Carvajal to keep Arda from becoming dangerous. As Atletico play really deep Costa and Garcia will often hide behind both Real Madrid's full backs in attempt to get the through or long ball behind the defence. Also playing from that side is Felipe Luis who has recovered and therefore might make a few forward runs on the overlap. Very important role today as the lack of space Bale is going to encounter can only be created by the correct and on-time overlap's by Arbeloa/Carvajal. Carvajal is faster, better going forward but Arbeloa has more experience. Arbeloa is at time prone to stupid fouls and cards though and this match wont forgive the team left with fewer players on the pitch.
@Turan - I think we might Sell khedira , he has been absolutely rubbish for us , modric proved it. He is slow , his transition is slower , no creativity , aerially falliable , puts us in predicament when he moves in final third and has less ball winning ratio than modric & xabi. By the time he makes up his mind , opposition capitalizes & neutralizes his move.
Part 1
Squad to face Atletico:
Goalkeepers: Lopez,Casillas,Jesus
Defenders: Marcelo,Coentrao,Arbeloa,Carvajal,Pepe,Ramos,Varane,Nacho
Midfielders: Alonso,Illara,Modric,Casemiro,DiMaria,Isco,Bale
Forwards: Ronaldo,Benzema,Jese,Morata
Players left out:
-Khedira, still recovering from his serious injury. He started running and within 2-3 weeks he will return to Madrid to train with the team. He is in line to make a comeback for the World Cup according to Ancelotti. At the moment he is in Germany and continuing with his recovery.
Possible starting XI:
Lopez
Arbeloa/Carvajal Pepe/Varane Ramos Marcelo/Coentrao
Modric Alonso DiMaria
Bale Benzema Ronaldo
About the starting XI:
-Lopez as usual for La Liga games takes his spot under the posts and will be keen to keep yet another clean sheet.He has been decent so far and the same is expected of him for the match against Atletico. He will have to be on his toes against Costa and Garcia on the counter as well as the set-pieces.
Problem with lopez is he doesnt have refelxes , enough big game experience but he has those long hanging arms. If there is a quick ground shot he struggles there as well. And he isnt tested to quality shots given our water-tight defense lapse. Carlo should have gone with Casillas in big games of the league.
atm!!!!
At start of the derby i knew iker , carvajal & marcelo are indispensible warriors. Without them we had to struggle. A 3 pointer given away. I hope carlo doesnt become complacent again.
Physical game, fun to watch (both team could have used their chances better), bad referee, beside obvious fact that we need some changes in back line, when are we gonna see iker back? obviously a team of R.Madrid caliber needs a better keeper than Lopez(even tho he has his moments). is it me or does Atletico play better against R.Madrid than what they actually do ?!
Atletico was clearly the better side in this match but of course they waste their chances and Madrid capitalized on the one they got.
@soul snatcher my thoughts eggsactly
We need Iker Carlo & never ever start with coentrao & arbeloa again.
A point is never enough
The referee was garbage so many
But quite obvious now, who are the better fullbacks, I think Carlo should have no doubt any more. But I think substituting di Maria wasn't the best idea, Modric seemed to have a lot less effort especially in the 2nd half. Isco is a good weapon in last 20-30 minutes when the opposition is tired, his speed and technique especially against tired opponents can prove to be vital.
Well, not the worst result but if Real and Atletico will be on equal points at the end of the season then Atletico will be preferred...
bayern will own either of these pathetic clubs. mia san mia
@bigmountie you sure hahahaha
Finally, Cristiano, well done!
why didnt ronaldo do the same with the ball-boy like hazard did?!?!
finally Carvajal is in - and already created a good chance
i can't say how much i hate arbeloa!
Nice, some whale from Atletico went crazy now xD
that ref is stupid as hell!!!
Why is Arbeloa defending against Costa during corners... Could put Xabi or Ronaldo on him...
The ref has a lot to explain considering how aggressive Atleti have been and no fouls being called.
Real Madrid are not putting enough effort so far. Di Maria,Modric need to track back more often, Ronaldo and Bale need to make more moves forward to open space. Pepe needs to stop fighting and focus on the game. Coentrao has to cover his side better, alot of spaces there. Arbeloa needs to pick up his game aswell. Overall there must be more protection provided to Alonso who looks alone defending in the middle, Modric and Di Maria will have to be alot better then this if they are to get anything from this match.
it would be fun seeing atletico going for the championship, seeing both Real and Barca cry :D
Enjoying watching Real getting pasted by their rivals, anyone else?
lopez mistake
I believe this shot should have been saved though...
Damn... why must Pepe do the same pathetic theatre...
Well, I do believe that the chance that Casillas would have saved that shot is a lot higher but still a bit unfair to blame goalkeeper for this. Open shot from barely 10 meters...
lopez cant save ground shots , poor reflexes
I would say that Coentrao and Xabi were the ones most responsible for this goal. But many situations in a row referee ain't calling fouls on Ronaldo and di Maria.
stupid lopez
keep playing that shitty lopez -_- stupid carlo
Atleti dive more than RM and Barca combined, and they tackle like Bilbao. Such a disgrace to the game.
After each foul or something close to that there is a red-white striped prostitute crying and rolling on the pitch.
arbeloa is worst rb eva
Not like rest of the team is less pathetic ...
shameless player
diver costa
Costa should have at least 1 yellow by now...
real madrid will win this match with at least 3 goals.
No Casillas , No Carvajal , No Marcelo . Wow Carlo i hope you dont screw it up for us. Goodluck team. Por Siempre Real <3
Arbeloa ? Is Carlo drunk? Arda Turan will rip him apart.
Also Coentrao? His temper can cost us. Damn Carlo is saboting things here i feel
What the fuck? Carlo choose Arbeloa , fucking hell
Real Madrid vs Atlético 153 matches: 85 wins for Real Madrid 36 wins for Atletico 32 draws #HalaMadrid
Once del @Atleti: Courtois, Juanfran, Godín, Miranda, Filipe Luis, M. Suárez, Gabi, Arda, Koke, Raúl García, Diego Costa #AtletiRealMadrid
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We need to score 3 goals for each goal conceded
We will concede for sure.
Part 11 - This is a derby though and no matter what we predict this game can evolve in many ways and although a high scoring game doesnt sound likely, one can never predict a derby. -We might see alot of fouls and cards and it wont be surprising to see some players sent off with Arbeloa,Pepe,Ramos,Costa,Garcia particularly prone to some unprofessional conduct. Score: Atletico 0-2 vs Real Madrid 0-3
Part 10 He will often go close to receive the low pass from midfield or try to play one-two with Ronaldo and Bale. He might be given one or two chances and if Real Madrid is to win this game, he really needs to up his coversion rate. Important role of not letting Atletico defence breathe as he will have to apply the so called for-checking. Its easier to score from a defensive error sometimes. Prediction: -Real Madrid should have most of the posession -Atletico will try to play on the counter and are really good at set-pieces. -Atletico will play really deep and with almost all the team on their own half behind the ball. -Unless Real Madrid scores a fast goal and even then, this game looks like a low scoring match. -It will be frustrating for Real Madrid and there wont be many chances for either team.
Part 9 He didnt play well against Elche but score a fantastic goal, he was decent against Shchalke against which he score two and assisted one. He isn't expected to be excell but a few flashes of brilliance can have a huge impact on the game. He will try to shoot if given time and space, otherwise he will look to cut inside and cross the ball for Benzema and Ronaldo. If he receives the ball high on the pitch he will try to run at Luis and go to the line before crossing with his right foot or with the outside of his left foot. -Benzema has gotten some form lately and it shows from the amount of goals he has scored. In the match against Schalke he played very well, still missing alot of chances but at least he now receives the ball more often, creates space for Ronaldo and Bale, as well as providing some key passes. He will be overwhelmed at the center of defence of Atletico between two strong and agressive defenders such as Godin and Miranda.
part 8 Atletico won't give him space to take a shot nor to run forward, there will always be two or three men around him and they will try to frustrate him. He has to remain calm and when the chance is given he has to bury it because there won't be many today. He might opt to play closer to the goal at times when Di Maria or the left back makes the run from the left so as to receive the cross or the rebound of it. He has scored many against Atletico since his move to Real Madrid and he will be hungry to add more as he also is on the running for both La Liga top scorer (Ronaldo 22, Costa 21) aswell as European top scorer (Suarez 24,Ronaldo 22, Ibrahimovic 22,Costa 21). -Bale should start on the right wing and just like Ronaldo he will get frustrated at the lack of space. His main skill is running at the defenders and since he wont be given space he will have to show some dribbling skills on narrow areas against a good opponent in the name of Felipe Luis.
Part 7 -Di Maria, just like Modric will have a key role in creating chances. Since there wont be much space in the middle of the pitch, he will often run from the left and go for the cross. Both he and Modric will have to run back to recover the ball as well as track some players all the way to the defence when the full backs have gone forward. His and Modric's ability to keep the ball, recycle it and pass it at the right time is needed for this match. Very very tough job for both especially as Atletico is probably the best defending team Real Madrid has faced so far this season. -Ronaldo is back after his three match ban and he will be brimming with confidence after scoring two goals against Schalke and providing two assists. He should be relatively rested aswell and therefore alot if expected of him.
Part 6 I estimate the task of marking Alonso as soon as he receieves the ball will be given to Garcia and this means Alonso will have to play the ball even faster, even more accurately and in even tighter spaces. Atletico will play deep and will keep things really tight so there wont be much space for anything. He will try some long balls to Ronaldo and Bale but all Atletico defence is excellent on the air and therefore this might become frustrating trying to create chances. -Modric will start at the right side of Alonso and he will have a difficult job of trying to keep posession of the ball while trying to penetrate Atletico's defence. Since there won't be much space, both Modric and Di Maria will have to make forward runs with the ball whilsts trying to create space for an assist. Every time Atletico steals the ball both he and Di Maria will have to immediately run back to recover it.
Part 5 -Ramos will be the last piece of the puzzle at the back four. He has started 2014 looking brilliant both on and off the ball. He has been solid at the back and providing some good passes, as seen vs Schalke with his assist to Bale's second goal. Both Ramos and Pepe/Varane will have a tough job today as Atletico will play deep so as the Real Madrid backline go close to the middle of the pitch, Garcia and Costa and maybe Arda will try to hit on the counter. So it will be up to Ramos and Pepe/Varane to stop danger before being punished. Ramos is also prone to some nasty challenges and hopefully he will make is through the full match both keeping a clean sheet and not receiving a red card. -Alonso will start just ahead of the two center-backs as he resumes his duty of tidying stuff at the back, keeping the ball moving from side to side and make either accurate low passes to the forward or those long balls towards Ronaldo and Bale.
Part 4 Though on the other hand, Varane is faster, almost equally strong on the air and he has good anticipation aswell. Maybe abit less communication with Ramos and thats mostly due to lack of games played together. The problem with Pepe and Arbeloa playing against Atletico is that they are fighting with Costa and Garcia all game long. If i recall correctly it was the cup game at the Bernabeu that both Arbeloa and Pepe (in my opinion) should have been sent off for unprofessional behaviour. Playing strong on the ball is one thing but deliberately hitting,spitting and pushing oppenents and saying god knows what is another. For this its a risk playing Pepe and Arbeloa because they can get a red card and leave the team with fewer players on the pitch and effectively losing the match, therefore we understand this is a derby but Ancelotti should advise his players to be abit more carefull.
Arda will rip arbeloa apart imo ,it is risky even to think arbeloa on right. Last derby at bernabeu he kicked costa intentionally and escaped a red. He can put us in predicament as temper flare. This will be most intense derby as graham hunter predicted so it would be better to go with carvajal , the cool headed effective lad imo.
Part 3 -Marcelo/Coentrao. Marcelo played the game vs Schalke midweek so just like the right back spot, here we might see Coentrao come in as part of rotation to keep them all fresh. Koke plays theoretically on the right side but its mainly Costa or Garcia that will play on this side again trying to hide behind the left back to hit Real Madrid on the counter. Coentrao is better defencively but Marcelo offers alot going forward and as Ronaldo will struggle to find space the forward runs by the left back might be valuable. Both Real Madrid full backs will have to be really carefull defending as it is where Atletico will try to breach the defensive backline from open play. -Pepe/Varane. Pepe played the game vs Schalke midweek but this doesnt necessarily mean he won't start the game. Pepe has more experience and he has really settled at the back with Ramos keeping the ball flowing and making some decent long balls, whereas Varane is less experienced (21 years old remember).
Part 2 -Arbeloa/Carvajal. Carvajal played the game vs Schalke midweek so we might see Arbeloa come in for this match as part of the rotation Ancelotti has kept doing so far. Arda plays on the left and the Turkish player has some flashes of brilliance at times so it will be up to Arbeloa/Carvajal to keep Arda from becoming dangerous. As Atletico play really deep Costa and Garcia will often hide behind both Real Madrid's full backs in attempt to get the through or long ball behind the defence. Also playing from that side is Felipe Luis who has recovered and therefore might make a few forward runs on the overlap. Very important role today as the lack of space Bale is going to encounter can only be created by the correct and on-time overlap's by Arbeloa/Carvajal. Carvajal is faster, better going forward but Arbeloa has more experience. Arbeloa is at time prone to stupid fouls and cards though and this match wont forgive the team left with fewer players on the pitch.
@Turan - I think we might Sell khedira , he has been absolutely rubbish for us , modric proved it. He is slow , his transition is slower , no creativity , aerially falliable , puts us in predicament when he moves in final third and has less ball winning ratio than modric & xabi. By the time he makes up his mind , opposition capitalizes & neutralizes his move.
@Fernanda - Ofcourse he does , with lopez keeping the goal i'm never sure.
Part 1 Squad to face Atletico: Goalkeepers: Lopez,Casillas,Jesus Defenders: Marcelo,Coentrao,Arbeloa,Carvajal,Pepe,Ramos,Varane,Nacho Midfielders: Alonso,Illara,Modric,Casemiro,DiMaria,Isco,Bale Forwards: Ronaldo,Benzema,Jese,Morata Players left out: -Khedira, still recovering from his serious injury. He started running and within 2-3 weeks he will return to Madrid to train with the team. He is in line to make a comeback for the World Cup according to Ancelotti. At the moment he is in Germany and continuing with his recovery. Possible starting XI: Lopez Arbeloa/Carvajal Pepe/Varane Ramos Marcelo/Coentrao Modric Alonso DiMaria Bale Benzema Ronaldo About the starting XI: -Lopez as usual for La Liga games takes his spot under the posts and will be keen to keep yet another clean sheet.He has been decent so far and the same is expected of him for the match against Atletico. He will have to be on his toes against Costa and Garcia on the counter as well as the set-pieces.
We cant play the way we did against Schalke , Atletico doesnt provide space.
1-1
0_1
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid strengths: Everything.
Hala Madrid
Problem with lopez is he doesnt have refelxes , enough big game experience but he has those long hanging arms. If there is a quick ground shot he struggles there as well. And he isnt tested to quality shots given our water-tight defense lapse. Carlo should have gone with Casillas in big games of the league.
Same here i hope casillas starts , lopez is error prone in big games. Sanchez made a chicken out of him in clasico
I Hope Cassillas will be the goalkeeper tonight. Diego is Amazing, yet Casillas makes the Madridistas confident
If Real Madrid wins this one, I can't see them not winning La Liga. Forza Madrid.
My preview goes to 1-2, Atlético Madrid is not being so consistent as it were before and Real Madrid is in a great form at the moment
I aint sure about lopez , i dont feel confident when he keeps the goal.
the guy who predicted this must be barca fan
this will be tough game
where's preview??
We are pumped up now , hope we give a good performance , Atleti are still a formidable unit
this is the time to do.
Royal madrid must win and keep 3pts gap
We need to win this at any cost
lethal derbies