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To say Real Madrid’s cup tie loss was an embarrassment is understating the sentiments felt throughout the Spanish capital. David emphatically slew Goliath, reinforcing the numerous concerns surrounding a club considered a contender for both La Liga and the Champions League.
The role of David was played by AD Alcorcon, a third division club (Segunda B) located 13 km southwest of Madrid, whose victory has put Real Madrid’s backs up against the wall in the Copa del Rey competition while casting a great deal of doubt on the future of Real’s season.
Real Madrid's general director, Jorge Valdano, was quick to apologize to fans after the game, but what did we learn from Real's thrashing at the hands of a third division club? For one, Drenthe reaffirmed that he cannot play left back. The Dutch international was outplayed multiple times on the wing leaving the Madrid defence outnumbered and exposed on numerous occasions.
Arbeloa returned to the defence from injury and scored... an own goal, doubling Alcorcon's lead after only 21 minutes. And as for the rest of Real's criticized defence? Albiol and Metzelder did not fair much better as Madrid's defensive concerns seem to mount daily, each game providing another area of distress. Alcorcon thread passes through the Madrid backline with ease, setting up a plethora of opportunities and enabling their strikers to only need to touch home past Real keeper Dudek.
Karim Benzema has also yet to prove himself for his new club. The French striker, apart from one match, has been a ghost all season, unable to find his form and the back of the net. Even with Real's great depth, the return of Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo will be necessary if Pellegrini's men care to compete for any trophy. Losers of three of their last five matches (1-3-1), Los Blancos will need to right their ship quickly if they desire to stay in any cup competition or within sight La Liga leaders, and fierce rival, FC Barcelona. Madrid's recent form has also generated debate about the future of manager Manuel Pellegrini. The Chilean, who was at the helm of Villarreal's rise to Spanish prominence, is also a newcomer to the Bernabeu this season.
Although a successful start to the campaign had publications like Marca singing his praises, a continuation of Madrid's poor form could result in a short tenure for Pellegrini at the Bernabeu. It is interesting to note that Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has not come out in support of the maligned manager either; Mirroring a strategy he often undertook during the first era of Galacticos, which usually resulted in the termination of the head coach.
Although Madrid's pathetic performance has them on the brink of elimination by another third division side (they were eliminated in last year's Copa del Rey by Real Union on aggregate), there is still a second leg to be played in a fortnight at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real can still advance; however, no victory, no matter how emphatic, can atone for the humiliation that was Tuesday night.
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Posted by isawit on 10/29/2009
4-0
and Pellegrini is in trouble.
There is serious chemistry problems in that club.
Serious serious... they have talent to boot but they can't put it together.
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Posted by Geofrey on 10/29/2009
Ronaldo should return to Manchester United if he wants to further his career
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Posted by ZD on 10/29/2009
It comes down to defense. Real's strategy has always been "the best defense is a good offense," but without Ronaldo, Kaka, and Higuain they cannot even coordinate an attack. I expected nothing from Real's defense this year (they still have Sergio Ramos and Pepe for whatever reason), but this is just shameful. If they keep the same lineup, maybe they can get a better dynamic, like that of the Barca defenders, and at least not embarrass themselves next year.
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Posted by kanwar on 10/29/2009
So finally Ronaldo will realize he made a big mistake by leaving Man Utd. some people learn the hard way.... sooo long losers
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Posted by Obinna on 10/29/2009
I believed they will bounce back its just a matter of time besides most of the players and even the manager himself are all new comers.
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Posted by mark on 10/29/2009
hahahaha, this is funny, too bad for Ronaldo, go back to man utd and rebuild your career lad. Dumb move to Real Madrid for 80 million, funny!!
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Posted by hoki666 on 10/29/2009
they need time..and gonzalo must play..he is the best....
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Posted by Jason on 10/29/2009
The Real board and management seem to forget, football isn't just about a fantasy league of superstars at every position.
I can't remember watching a Real side in the past 10 years that didn't have to labor uncomfortably with each other, even with Figo, Ronaldo, Zidane, etc. you would have branded them the side of the century...had they won more...and by the time Beckham replaced Macca...well...Barca were on the up.
If this Real Madri side can learn from say Barca or Arsenal and grow more talent and bring in 3-4 stars for flavor, then they'd not have as many chemistry issues. just my $.02
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Posted by joshua on 10/29/2009
when i first saw that real madrid lost 4-0 to a division 3 team i was shocked and mad. how do you have the worlds most talented players and lose like that? i know ronaldo was out along with first team players, but their back-ups are world class players. it's very bad lost for them. i bet barcalona fans and players were laughing quite a lot. if i were a member of real madrid i would be ashamed and want to destrpy this team next time we play! i hate how they use the ronaldo excuse when they lose, one man doesnt make a team. Benzema is trying not playing well because he's not use to the speed of spanish soccer and because he's not taking enough shots. Kaka is trying to do to much sometimes in midfield instead of playing like he did in Milan. the defense should be shot, they have some international superstars and can't even hold a third tier team goaless. they keep putting so much pressure on casillas and dudek it's crazy. Pellegrini needs to work some magic or he'll be gone in a month!
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Posted by jc on 10/29/2009
Chemistry, Cemistry; This team has none. Benzema seems lost on the field. Its sad that for this season Real has to rely in Raul and Higuain to win games. Where are the so called saviors of this team? Kaka, on this team, is an average player; Ronaldo, well he can only do so much and the defense, well we've ALL SEEN IT SO.
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Posted by efzet on 10/29/2009
same goes to benzema.....ur career will go down the drain, same as huntelaar. RM is famous for its star player to suddenly faded once they joined the team. Even Louis Saha has scored more than Benzema this season !!!
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Posted by ayman on 10/29/2009
they always change players and coaches, they change the whole team each year, and nobody can remove Raul or Guti. They remove Capillo despite his results, changing coach will do nothing. They have to wait and wait, they should not put presure on the team or coach, they have to focus in the way of playing and results will follow.
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Posted by Noah Wexler on 10/29/2009
Never would have expected this kind of problem. The talent level is just too high. As a Manchester City fan I was happy to see C-Ron leave the premiership. I would have expected Benzema to emerge with all the hype he received throughout last season. Seems like a poor job is being done of mixing the existing team with the new players. I think they should simplify their approach. Play Kaka in his natural position, field the strongest defensive team they can and play C-Ron in a CF/ST role. The results won't be magical but they will be wins. I think by trying to incorporate all the talent at once things are not working out. Apply one piece at a time and start to mold it together and it should work better. Hughes at City has done a good job at this (injuries have simplified his decision making). I have to say mention that I have always favored Valencia over Real or Barca but as a football fan I was interested in seeing how this Real team would play. I must admit this not what I expected.
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Posted by Ramon on 10/29/2009
Agreed, the humiliation will not be erased by a trashing of Alcorcon in the return leg... and also, Pellegrini has been terrible, but how many coaches has Madrid fired in the last 4 years? Surely it has to be a ridiculous number? And we continue to have these embarrassing nights like last year agaist Real Irun, Liverpool and Barca. Clearly firing the Coach has not been a winning strategy... So let's take a cue from the National Team and let's go ahead with the 'relevo generacional' and ask players like Raul and Guti to give way for guys like Higuain, Benzema and Granero... I don't mean to ostarcize those guys, but rather give the limelight to the new generation and let those guys contribute in smaller ways. That is the way, to start a new base of hungry and fit players from which to erase the last few forgettable years.
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Posted by tyke on 10/29/2009
hahaha...all that big summer spending and the team can't beat a 3rd tier team...they have no chemistry and its like every man for himself...It started with Seville, then AC Milan and now this...they will be unable to stay with Barca if they don't adress their defensive woes and their lack of leadership on the pitch...
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Posted by mike tang on 10/29/2009
if ronaldo is to return to MU, then Alsono should go back to Liverpool? No, I think both have too strong an ego to do so. RM is a good club, like MU and Liverpool. When MU lose to Liverpool, is Alex to be blamed for wrong tactics? Yes, because in the midfield he chooses Scholes and Carrick , who were too slow on the night. But the players themselves should answer for their own performance as well. Presumably Pellegrini got it wrong as well. But to lose to a third division is way too much to accept, especially with a 4-0 score line. Supposingly the players are paid too much that the money is weighing on their shoulders, and they simply cannot run.
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Posted by steve on 10/29/2009
"Geofrey 4 hours, 44 minutes ago:
Ronaldo should return to Manchester United if he wants to further his career"
WOW SOMEONE IS A MAN UNITED FAN HERE
NO HE SHOULDN'T RETURN BECAUSE HE'S AT A GREATER CLUB AND EVERY CLUB LOSES NOW AND THEN IT JUST HAPPENS THAT TUESDAY THE TEAM WAS OUTPLAYED, SIMPLE!
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Posted by boston authentique on 10/29/2009
I wish to see Arsenal square up against real madrid in the champions league, so we can see how hard work and proper planning will triumph against bogus spending. This is just the beginning.
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Posted by Danny on 10/30/2009
This madrid team is lacking the steady workhorses who can carry a team, Kaka and Ronaldo can change games, Benzema can score some thunderbolts now and then but as for consistent good performances that incorporate defense as well as offense, it is hard to find many who can stake that claim, Alonso eventually maybe, Van der Vaart is a good player who can perhaps step up and form a partnership with Alonso to allow Ronaldo and Kaka to move out wide where they are so devastating.
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Posted by RetardAlert on 10/30/2009
Brainless fans are everywhere. They are taking over the world with their stupidity!!!
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Posted by leonidas on 10/30/2009
Madrid will always be terrible b/c they never have the patience to let their team and manager glue to become a great team. they want instant fixes ALL the time, but you don't build a fantastic team overnight. Plus i think they could take leaf out of Barcelonas book and get rid of the egos, or drop them, like Barca did with Ronaldinho, Deco and even Eto'o, Real should drop or discard Guti and Raul and show them that no player is greater than the team and the club. Let Pellegrini do his job. I hate Real, and as a Man united fan, was unhappy to see Ronaldo leave, but if Kaka and Ronaldo are in the same team, they had better play fantastic football for the world to appreciate and I'm sick of the circus crap going on at Real which affects the way the team plays, b/c they will only shine if the team plays well as a whole.
Stupid hack team.
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Posted by nick quirk on 10/30/2009
last time real had the galactico era didnt barca start playing really well and when a heap of trophie with a predominantly home grown squad and a sprinkling of foreign talent......mark II anyone?
also for steve, yea they were outplayed....by a third tier team whose team might cost 1 million all up? pathetic by real madrid. Chelsea may have bought premierships but they bought smart as have man city. real remind of a little kid that likes a toy for a week then throws it away when it breaks or something more new and shinier comes along.
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Posted by www.kickandgoal.com on 10/30/2009
what is the matter madrid? losers with so many expensive players
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Posted by Stephen on 10/30/2009
And you've got another Man Utd fans here! But seriously I won't personally accept CR to return to my beloved club after he chooses to ditch his 5 years contract on the second year for a "dream move to his childhood club". And Man Utd will still win trophies without our previous No. 7 just like how we managed to do with his predecessor who coincidentally also move to RM under the very same Flo Perez and won... how many trophies again? One? I'd say PATHETIC!!
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Posted by Nitin on 10/30/2009
First:
They should not have gotten rid of Robben.
Second:
New players are still settling like KAKA.
Third
Don't start Raul. Start Benzema, Kaka behind him.
Formation should be 4-1-2-1-2
------------------Casillas----------------------
-Ramos----Pepe----------------Albiol-----Marcelo-
--------------Xabi/Diarra/Diarra-----------------
---RM---------------------------------------LM------------------Kaka-------------------------------------Ronaldo/Higuin/Van Nistetrooy/Benzema-----
Madrid do not have true wingers, that hurts them. They need a winger or they have to play Van der vaart
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Posted by E.R. on 10/30/2009
We've seen it so often, a club thinks that money can buy success and maybe it does bring short term success but this doesn't last long.
Even though you cannot succeed (win major trophies) without serious money, money alone cannot deliver prolonged success.
Money can paper up the cracks for a short time but the only recipe for continued success is a cohesive team built by a coach who knows his team's strengths and encourages his team to play to those strengths. I believe that this is the reason that Fergie has been so successful at United.
I think that Ronaldo will be a success at Madrid provided they build the team around him.
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Posted by Chuks on 10/30/2009
Man U fans, please stop hating. Ronaldo has definitely not made a mistake. I actually believe that in the short time he has been at Madrid, he has really matured. Check out his comments and interviews....its no longer about "me" but "we". He is now more of a team player and he's stay in Real will definitely do well for his career. No doubt the loss to a 3rd division team is most embarrassing but please note that Madrid is going through a revolution and will be back on top very soon. Anyways, Pellegrini needs to step up his game immediately or be shipped out. Madrid must do something about its defense this January window or we won't have a fighting chance this season.
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Posted by MAGLO on 10/30/2009
I am sure the team will start winning soon. There is no need for Ronado to return to MAN U. Real Madrid is a great team and I expect more trophies from this team.
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Posted by Vincent Vaiano on 10/30/2009
When are these big checkbook toting idiots going to learn that not money, nor talent alone wins championships?
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Posted by opeoluwa on 10/30/2009
whats the noise about cr9? please Man U fans keep out of this and let the Madrid faithfuls deliberate.
well... for me we shall get there. but we need a coach that understands these boys and the role they should be given. we also need one or more defenders. Arbeloa is good but needs confidence, he hasn't played enough. Raul should only play when the game has already been won and if we dont have injury problems. i wonder what marcelo is doing as a left full back? we need a coach that understands placements.
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Posted by mitch on 10/30/2009
Ronaldo left Man U for a tax break...not silver.
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Posted by Byrne on 10/30/2009
For Pellegrini, no disrespect, his less aggressive style of management won't work well in RM. The club have so much egos off and on the field, that you've got to earn the players' respects, just like Guardiola does in Barca & Capello did (although I still don't understand why he was sacked - 1st major trophy after many trophy-less seasons).
In RM, rather than focusing entirely on improving the team's coordination and tactical aspects,the stars such as Kaka, Ronaldo and Benzema are trying so hard to impress and get along with their new team mates.
The support from the existing team mates doesn't show much on the field that whenever the new stars have the balls, the rest would rather hold back and do "let see how good and how far can you go". The stars therefore had to look around looking for someone to pass the ball to.
As for tactical part, besides giving the attacking lines the free roles, they may make better use of their strikers by trying to attack from the flanks more.
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Posted by bonaldo on 10/30/2009
Please, the coach is ok, all we need to do is to use the players we've bought let Kaka, Benzema, Ronaldo and Higuin attack. Alonzo, Lass- midfield Marcelo, Pepe, Albio, Ramos defenders with the best goalie in the world, Iker.
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Posted by Matt on 10/30/2009
Give it 2 seasons, Xabi will prove to be the best buy the club made over the summer. He will find his niche like he did at Liverpool, I'm betting Ronaldo's success will largely be attributed to Alonso getting him the ball.
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Posted by Faraz on 10/31/2009
I don't understand what it's got to do with Ronaldo. I mean he wasn't even there. How do you people say that Ronaldo has realized that ha made a big mistake. For once, just accept it, no matter how much of a troubled club Real is, signing for them is a step up for every player, be that from Man U, Arsenal ,Chelsea, Liverpool, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, etc. And it's always the Man U fans who complain about it, probably because they're complexed. I mean I can't remember any great, or even mediocre Real Madrid player signing for Man U, let alone saying that it was their dream to play for them. Whereas I can remember 3 great United players making this jump, Beckham, Ruud & Ronaldo, who've done that and enjoyed being here. The Inter, Juve & Milan fans never complained when Ronaldo, Zidane & Kaka came to Real, so what's the problem with the Man U fans I wonder??? Probably they suffer from the "INFERIORITY COMPLEX".
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Posted by av on 10/31/2009
To whoever mentioned that this was not what they expected, I counter: this is exactly what should have been expected. Why did the first glacticos do well? (at first). Because Figo, Zidane, Ronaldo and later Beckham all played different positions and were already established stars in the sense that this was a club at the zenith of their careers. Right now, Benzema wants to be a global star. Ronaldo wants to get bigger, Xabi isnt a global star, Drenthe wants to be a star. Everybody wants to be a star, no one wants to pass the ball.
Madrid fans and the board must realize that this isn't Fifa 10, this is real life. Putting all 85+ rated players on one team doesn't equal a great team. It equals a sideshow.
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Posted by TottenhamMan on 10/31/2009
If Madrid lost to Atletico, Barcelona, Valencia etc.4-0 they would be crucified. Those are all top teams. What about Alcorcon? Good god i love supporting a properly run football team
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Posted by Stu on 10/31/2009
I am surprised to see no one is saying Kaka needs to step up. He's only scored one legit goal the entire season. His other 2 were penalties, his only goal in the champions league game would have been Ronaldo's for the hat trick if he wasn't hurt on that tackle. I think he is the biggest disappointments on the team.
I am a huge Ronaldo fan and I think they really need his speed and talent so they can actually push forward and not have to depend on what seems to be an awful defense. Cristiano brings a huge increase to any offense's pace, that's why Man U seems to be struggling. He is the greatest player in the world, but a team full of superstars should be able to step up without him.
Every team loses, but this team gained so many new players so its no surprise their chemistry isn't quite right. I think they have the chance to potentially win the champions league, but the league seems to be in the hands of the unstoppable Barcelona until Real Madrid can figure out their chemistry.
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Posted by RC74 on 10/31/2009
I have been a Real fan all my life. I can't tell you how much I hate this presidents glam strategy. It was a failure before and will be again if all they do is try to change coaches in October. This team needs consistency and changing coaches 2-3 times a year does not help. Look at Arsenal, Man U., Liverpool, Barca they have had their coaches for year and they build a program and a system. I agree with comments above that Higuain is great and he should be a starter. Put Benzema on the bench. Kaka you need to start earning your salary but you need to play on the left side. CR9 come back soon or you will not be playing any international tournaments.
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Posted by aidid on 10/31/2009
the first question in my mind when i saw the result between them and alcorcorn is should real madrid really spend as much as they did last summer? they spent a lot, but the result is not up to the expectations. in fact, the new signings is a disappointment too. last summer they try to persuade mr.arsene wenger to be their gaffer, but he simply rejected it. maybe if he's there, it will be very much different now. but the case now is he is not there. perhaps in the future madrid should learn to do things mr.wenger's way...
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Posted by ompalumpa on 10/31/2009
well this just shows that money isnt the solution to everything.. xabi should have never left liverpool and i hope he regrets it now..
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Posted by Adrian on 10/31/2009
Real Madrid need a soul. They haven't had one since Makalele and Hierro. Casillas is their heart now, but being a keeper, he can't control games.
Even when RM were winning, Casillas was making more saves than any other keeper in La Liga. Great teams don't just score goals, they crush the life out of the opposition.
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Posted by Anonymous on 10/31/2009
Real Madrid may have the history, but at the moment they have nothing. To the fan who compared Madrid to United; there is no comparison! I hate United with a passion but they put Madrid to shame. with a great manager at the helm whose been there for twenty years and a solid group of players who consistently win titles playing great football. You Madrid fans can only look on in bemusement. Barca are showing the big spending Perez to be the hasty moron he truly is. You cant build a great side without a great manager!
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Posted by zizu on 10/31/2009
madrid is just not balanced,av been playing football manager 2010 for a week now using RM n honestly trying to work out how to get kaka n ronaldo to play together without compromising the denfense is impossible and i turly understand the problems Pellegrine has.1st thing becoz the centre backs arnt good n the fullback are so attack minded he is forced to play with 2 instead of 1 defensive midfielders(Diarra & Alonso) which only leaves 2 places in midfielder for kaka n ronaldo,n while ronaldo can play on either side kaka can't infact put him inany wide position n all ul get is an avarage player who probbl wouldn't make the team at Porstmouth!!!.and if u decide to play ronaldo upfront who are you gona drop n who will fill in midfield Guti please.
So my solution is simple RM just need to buy a Worldclass Centre Back (TERRY,VIDIC,ETC)n all ther problems would b GONE..........
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Posted by bolarinwa on 10/31/2009
y r Man U fans talking.. what do u want Lyon, AC Milan or Liverpool fans to do.... I tell people 1 thing about football.. it is these player's career, wouldn't you change jobs for a more challenging terrain with the bucks to follow... Alonso, Kaka and Ronaldo had no other challenges in their old clubs... Losses like this are not new in Madrid, they happen every season, its just painful that it happened again in the Copa Del Rey... The only thing now is the journey back up.. that's the flavor Madrid brings to this league.... the team and the fans should stop bickering and let Pellegrini find the formula... Perez shares in this blame because if he didnt sell Robben, Pellegrini would have had options and wouldn't have had to rely on his full backs to attack from the wings (which is his usual system anyway). Thats what exposes our defense and gave away goals to Milan and Alcorcon (especially the fact that Drenthe cannot recover) We need to change our system till January.. & get a winger and a left back
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Posted by gang on 10/31/2009
i'm a big real madrid fan and the defeat wasn't humiliating but rather painful. There are problems in the team but as commentators we all have our own ideals on how this team should work. Our defence is a mess. Is it so hard with all the money they have to get defenders for the wings? There is also a great lack of fighting spirit (except lass), and Raul should retire before he gets hated by those who adore him. I have nothing against Pellegrini, but if he were to be sacked , i think Schuster should come back because he won 2 titles with a lower quality team than this and playing much better football.from Cameroon, HALA MADRID!
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Posted by T2 on 10/31/2009
Wow...I have to admit without doubt that those who say Ronaldo should go back to Man U are Man U fans. You people are selfish and you don't want to face the fact that you are missing him badly. I am not a R.Madrid fans but they will bounce back, they just need a little time to understand each other on the field of play. The chemistry in the Barca players is because they have been playing together for a while. Ronaldo has won everything for Man U....So, he need new challenge.
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Posted by terence on 10/31/2009
Why should Ronaldo go back to Man U? R Madrid may not be in a good position now in terms of league, but they arguably are 1 of the biggest clubs in the world, bigger than Man Utd. Heinze and Van Nistelrooy moved to Real Madrid, but who in recent memory moved to Man U from Real Madrid?
Its still too early for Madrid to hit the panic button. Give it a few more months before we criticize anyone.
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Posted by Juanito on 10/31/2009
To Vincent Vaiano: The big clubs will stop spending money when they stop winning. Look at the EPL and La Liga. Barca and Real are in contention for the title in La Liga, who else? The EPL its Liverpool, Man U, Arsenal, Chelsea, and this year big spending Man City. Sure Arsenal have youth (but Wenger has bought it), and Barca have also spent tons to get players to compliment their squad. The problem at Real is Perez and Valdano (just like Calderon and Pedja prior to) control the squad and did not allow the Pellegrini to select and build the team. Pellegrini wanted Sneidjer and Robben..too bad. Pellegrini thought Benzema was not ready...he may be right. Even Laporta, who has a fantastic opinion of himself, has allowed Guardiola to run the team. Pellegrini, much like the managers who have come before (except Del Bosque and Capello) are largely figure heads there mostly to fill out the line up card. It also doesn't help that certain players undermine the manager as well (Guti = arsenic).
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Posted by Jeff on 11/02/2009
RM Galacticos 2 cannot be compared to the first Galactico era. Kaka is no Zidane, Benzema is no Ronaldo (even Morientes was/is much better) and C.Ronaldo is not better than Figo. This Real team just bought so-called star players to "fix" a very bad squad. But they have no chance to match Barca. They are still trying to find cohesion in their football, but when that comes they will still not be able to challenge the top European teams. They are very lucky to be second. I cannot wait end November for El Classico, and I believe Barca will give them another embarrassing defeat.
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Posted by Lyle on 11/02/2009
First thing I don't think the people saying that Ronaldo should go back to Man Utd are Man U fans, otherwise we would have said he should come back. I am a Man U fan and I do not want Ronaldo to come back, he never did look like a Man U player. We all knew he was going to leave sooner or later, but going to Real Madrid, well, I can't say yet, but it will be a waste of talent should Madrid fail to get their act together. One more thing Sir Alex doesn't waste money on buying big name players. Why should he anyway, when he can make them himself?
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Posted by JZ on 11/03/2009
I think the lesson they need to learn is that you cannot buy wins. Its not fair how they've tried to build a championship team. Their defense is nothing. the only good defender they have is SR. I'm glad they got a reality check in that 4-0 scrubbing. They will either completely fall apart now, or they're going to have some serious work to do in rebuilding the chemistry. They can't just have ronaldo do all of the work for them.
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Posted by sonny wejuli on 11/04/2009
I think Madrid will get their act together. The team hasn't won a trophy in a while but I believe that will be their motivating and possibly uniting factor. Pellegrini needs time, which hopefully he has right now. The team will gel eventually and results are going his way; Barcelona failing to win at Osasuna was key. Benzema, C-Ron, Kaka and Higuain are the key. Even with the likes of Zidane, Madrid suffered but somehow won trophies. Its just a matter of time before the white machine gets rolling. Watch this space.
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Posted by zubzo on 11/04/2009
This is just a minor setback. Real will win 5-0 at home. Real just need to get back in the groove. However the defence needs serious improvement and Raul has to start games cause he provides the experience.1 point behind in the league, top of the ucl group. The treble is still on. HALA MADRID!!!
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Posted by terence on 11/09/2009
Whereas, one appreciate the desire of those who run RM to have a beautiful team that wins things, they are going about it the very wrong way. Their turn over of managers is too high. Great teams are patiently built up over time not over night. And most importantly, the coach/manager must be allowed the opportunity to know his players, grow and gel with them, take their individual fears and aspirations, to create that winning formula known as chemistry. Let them look to the examples of Man U, Barca and Arsenal. Above all, you don't keep sacking winning managers, like they did to del Bosque and Capello.
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Posted by lamour on 11/10/2009
Say all you want. We will get to our promised land.
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Posted by rich on 11/10/2009
I really hope alcorcon can hold them to 3 goals tomorrow! :D
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Nick Rigg is a sports journalist for a regional newspaper in Yorkshire. From 'God's Own County' he ardently follows 'God's Own Team' - Real Madrid, a club he fell in love with from his first visit to the Bernabeu a decade ago. Extra Madrid content can be found at his blog www.therealdealblog.co.uk and he can be followed on Twitter @nicholasrigg and emailed at therealdealblogsite@gmail.com ¡Hala Madrid!
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