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Madrid as good as barca ?

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Jamesy Bhoy 7, Nov 6, 2011.

Discuss Madrid as good as barca ? in the World Football area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    They can become whatever they want, they won't ever be able to dominate this current Barcelona side.

    It will be the same as always next time they meet, Barca dominating possession and Madrid being pragmatic and attempting to hit on the break.
     
    PaulM1888, Nov 6, 2011
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  2. atmosphere

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    But surely if madrid play defensively whilst hitting on the break and win, wouldn't that make madrid the better side ?

    In football,results > possession/playstyle no?
     
    atmosphere, Nov 6, 2011
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    If Mourwankino doesn’t get closer to them this season I can see him walking.
     
    Rude Bhoy, Nov 6, 2011
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    They look unstoppable at the minute to be fair. Will be a great game in December that's for sure. I think over the league season Barcelona will win, but I fancy Mourinho to become the first manager to win the big one with three different clubs this season.
     
    liammcdowell, Nov 6, 2011
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  5. peaky95

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    that, is where you are wrong.
     
    peaky95, Nov 6, 2011
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  6. Stan Petrov

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    Madrid or anyone for that matter don't have the ability to dominate this barca side,

    so no, that is not where he's wrong, that is where he is most definitley right.
     
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  7. Scarecrow

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    I'll wait until Madrid win anything to see if they can match Barca.
     
    Scarecrow, Nov 6, 2011
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    You lot are blinded by your love for Barcelona, so much so that you cant see Real Madrid are turning into world beaters, im sure it will bite you in the * soon enough.
     
    peaky95, Nov 6, 2011
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    The same could be applied to your opinion.

    My opinion is that Real Madrid are no doubt much more of a challange for Barcelona than in previous seasons.

    Are they better is the question?
     
    Aldobaldo, Nov 6, 2011
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  10. Lennon1888

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    But barcelona are world beaters?
     
    Lennon1888, Nov 6, 2011
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  11. faw cough Gold Member Gold Member

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    Real Madrid will get the praise when they deserve it.
     
    faw cough, Nov 6, 2011
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    Naaah, personally I think bayern would beat madrid
     
    Heisenberg, Nov 6, 2011
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  13. Scarecrow

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    And you're blinded by your hatred for them Peaky.

    I'll give them acknowledgement when they win their first liga since 2008 and CL since 2002.
     
    Scarecrow, Nov 6, 2011
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    2 great teams who will dominate europe for years to come, barca edge it just now though
     
    Rosscelticfan, Nov 6, 2011
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  15. ourdaywillcome! Gold Member Gold Member

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    Bullshit. Madrid edged at least two Clasico's last season.

    Remember the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup last season Madrid had 25+ shots(Barca 5+). Valdes made a lot of good saves..The only thing Iker done was pick the ball out of the net, he didn't actually make a single save. Even Guillem Balague said Madrid had the better of the game.

    What is domination anyway? 20 consecutive passes along the back line?

    Barca couldn't live with Arsenal last season in the Champions League when The Gooners actually started taking the game to them. Arsenal deserved their 2-1 win.

    In fact here's the headlines from that Clasico..

    Barca hold Real in Supercopa. Barcelona's great escape.

    Article.
    If that wasn't domination then I give up. Barca are still the best at dominating games but to say Madrid don't have the ability to turn the tides is just wrong and incredibly naive.
     
    ourdaywillcome!, Nov 7, 2011
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    Barca is better
     
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    Barca have the edge as there team is settled and they don't change much in personal like Madrid have done over the last few years ,but Real are starting to get a team together and now they must settle like Barca if they want to challenge them .
     
    kennydal, Nov 7, 2011
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    true.
     
    peaky95, Nov 7, 2011
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    Barca are just a step above madrid in all areas except GK and LB, Pep is better than jose, messi is better than ronaldo, vill is better than benzema or higuain, xavi, iniesta, sanchez and fabregas are better than sahin, ozil, di maria and alonso, pigue and puyol are better than pepe and carvahlo, alves and ramos are about even while Marcelo and castillas are better than abidal and valdes, but with such a step above in quality its no surprise that Barca have had the better of madrid for the past few years
     
    BigWilly., Nov 7, 2011
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  20. Highland_Bhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    Barcelona always seem to come out on top these days.
     
    Highland_Bhoy, Nov 7, 2011
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