June 15, 200915 yr Looking at the potential forward lines (Ronaldo, Kaka, Villa vs Eto'o, Henry, Messi) I would choose Real's. Midfield is Barca's hands down. Both defenses are appalling but that'll end up great when the game finishes 12-10 :dance: The coaches will be hard to pick though... Pep or Pellegrini? Villareal smothered Barca quite well last season (in the first leg anyway)
June 15, 200915 yr This one's for Michael* SAUCE! Need I say more? I guess I really shouldn't laugh since that particular distinction was held by us until quite recently, but
June 15, 200915 yr Looking at the potential forward lines (Ronaldo, Kaka, Villa vs Eto'o, Henry, Messi) I would choose Real's. Midfield is Barca's hands down. Both defenses are appalling but that'll end up great when the game finishes 12-10 The coaches will be hard to pick though... Pep or Pellegrini? Villareal smothered Barca quite well last season (in the first leg anyway) Â I know we're talking about some of the best players in the world here, but it's asking a lot to throw a bunch of strangers together in one summer and then expect them to play as a team. By the time they get an understanding going, the title race could be over. Madrid will be the team everyone wants to play as on this year's FIFA and PES games, though. That should be of some consolation for them.
June 21, 200915 yr Can a team become my most hated team while addind Kaka' to their roster? Surprisingly Real Madrid demonstrated the answer is yes. After an amazing run from Barcelona, I was expecting a trunk show from Real Madrid, but they overexaggerated it. After Kaka' they signed Cristiano Ronaldo, and now it looks likely they'll get Ribery as well. As Michael* already pointed out, real life football is not PES, and superstars only become worthy when they are surrounded with good role players, not other superstars. Wasn't it the same philosophy that doomed their golden era 98-03. Hopefully this time it'll get even uglier.BTW, Barca is trying to sign Sebastian Frey, which is the perfect fit for the biggest (and only) blackhole in their squad.Though appearently Valdes has extended his contract.
June 22, 200915 yr True about the teamwork but I'm sure Pelligrini will have that sorted tactically. Egos aside, I'm thinking as long as Kaka is the focus point of the attack then their forward line will gel alright. If Ronaldo gets involved then there might be problems More importantly, with so many players coming in, who is coming out and at what price? If Mascherano leaves I hope we land Lass, otherwise Sneijder would be good Barca need another keeper. I still don't understand why other keepers CLAIM to rate VV so highly I think Barca need more depth too. A left back that can attack and maybe someone that can play in Henry's position but can still link in with the play instead of keeping the width e.g. Ribery Actually, that might put too much balance in the squad and Alves might actually be forced to defend and position himself properly
June 22, 200915 yr BTW, Barca is trying to sign Sebastian Frey, which is the perfect fit for the biggest (and only) blackhole in their squad.Though appearently Valdes has extended his contract. They need a long-term replacement for the left-flank (I hope for David Silva from Valencia ... sorry Ed!). Henry is great, but he turns 32 in August, and Bojan isn't ready yet to take over. Ideally, they'd also get a quality back-up forward who can play all three positions up front. They were lucky with injuries in that department this season and they will miss Eto'o for a significant chunk of next season for the ACN. And I'd like to see them picking up some quality back-ups in defense (one CB and one CB who can also adequately play at the LB or RB position).
June 23, 200915 yr BTW, Barca is trying to sign Sebastian Frey, which is the perfect fit for the biggest (and only) blackhole in their squad.Though appearently Valdes has extended his contract. They need a long-term replacement for the left-flank (I hope for David Silva from Valencia ... sorry Ed!). Henry is great, but he turns 32 in August, and Bojan isn't ready yet to take over. Ideally, they'd also get a quality back-up forward who can play all three positions up front. They were lucky with injuries in that department this season and they will miss Eto'o for a significant chunk of next season for the ACN. And I'd like to see them picking up some quality back-ups in defense (one CB and one CB who can also adequately play at the LB or RB position). Damn you! But Silva can play left, right or centre if you land him, and play Henry up front. Otherwise, Messi is starting to get to grips with playing there too. I don't know who else you could buy; maybe Benzema? CBs? Marquez, Pique, Puyol and Caceras not good enough for you (Milito is perma-injured so he doesn't count)? Chiellini is a good option ...or Agger :knives:
June 26, 200915 yr I agree that Barça really needs a CB as well (just not considering that as a blackhole ), maybe even someone who can start alongside with Pique. I heard Mexes rumors, but not sure about it. If they keep Eto'o, I doubt they'll sign any other forward, not a top class one at least. But Silva might be a perfect fit. Real keeps on annoying me. Now they signed Albiol, and rumor has it that Zidane has spoken to Ribery, and they may land him as well. And now they want Arbeloa as well. Plus it's not like they're going to stop afterwards neither. Fucking rich people. <_< Tevez stays in Manchester, but as a City player. BTW, City is way too quite compared to what I was expecting. And looks like Manyoo is going to get Benzema. I hate it when players I like go to the teams I hate.
June 26, 200915 yr I agree that Barça really needs a CB as well (just not considering that as a blackhole ), maybe even someone who can start alongside with Pique. I heard Mexes rumors, but not sure about it. If they keep Eto'o, I doubt they'll sign any other forward, not a top class one at least. But Silva might be a perfect fit.Real keeps on annoying me. Now they signed Albiol, and rumor has it that Zidane has spoken to Ribery, and they may land him as well. And now they want Arbeloa as well. Plus it's not like they're going to stop afterwards neither. Fucking rich people. <_< Tevez stays in Manchester, but as a City player. BTW, City is way too quite compared to what I was expecting. And looks like Manyoo is going to get Benzema. I hate it when players I like go to the teams I hate. Albiol Him and Alexis could've made such a great pairing at the back. Oh well, I guess we can keep trying to convert Maduro into a CB <_< Raul/RvN Ribery --------Kaka------- Ronaldo Lass ----- Diarra Marcelo ------------------ Arbeloa Albiol ----- Ramos Casillas :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| On tonight's "The Geek In You" Contest:"What isn't relatively cheap compared to what Real is spending now?" :|
June 26, 200915 yr Still not worried about that Real team. We have the Messi'ah, The Pale One and the Professor, all of whom genuinely love Bar
June 27, 200915 yr Still not worried about that Real team. We have the Messi'ah, The Pale One and the Professor, all of whom genuinely love Bar�a. They have a bunch of mercenaries. <_< Even Valdano admitted Real aren't as classy as Barca big match for USA on Sunday! Brasil to lose because they're so shit (minus my beautiful Kaka of course )
June 28, 200915 yr yeh but ranks mean nothing This Brasil side lacks imagination (amongst other things), they're just set-up to counter attack <_<
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