La Liga 2011-2012 Round 13

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

No one else watching?

Sat 19 Nov 18:00 Villarreal v Betis
20:00 Barcelona v Zaragoza
22:00 Valencia v Real Madrid Sun 20 Nov 12:00 Real Sociedad v Espanyol
16:00 Osasuna v Rayo Vallecano
Sporting Gijón v Getafe
18:00 Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao
20:00 Atlético Madrid v Levante
22:00 Granada v Mallorca Mon 21 Nov 21:00 Racing Santander v Málaga

Villareal beat Betis earlier on 1-0, Valero with the goal.

Tuned into the Barca match there 10 minutes ago, seem to be all over Zaragoza, only 1-0 atm.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

2-0 Barca at HT. Messi with the second.

m.j.w

THFC wrote: »

2-0 Barca at HT. Messi with the second.

do you have a link for the barca match?

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

m.j.w wrote: »

do you have a link for the barca match?

Apologies, just saw this now, yes i do.

http://veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4ca7679f5c64b

Thats a veetle link, if that doesnt work for you there's plenty more here;

http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=131707&part=sports

Barca 3-0 up now, Puyol with the third, debatable as to whether it was offside.

the realpigiron

Looking forward to the Valencia Real match, I've a wee double going on Valencia after Man U's win. Hoping to get a good stream, should be a cracker.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

David Villa 4-0.

D2D

Massive game against Getafe tomorrow for Gijon. Hopefully they can get a point at least from it

CR 7

RONALDOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

3-1 to the Champions.

Cypher_sounds

Silly from Alves, Ronaldo pounces to make it 1-3, game over, Madrid jerseys are nice.

Cypher_sounds

Soldado:eek: game back on!!

Shocking defending.

CR 7

:pac: Soldado on a hat trick.

Cypher_sounds

What an ending, looked a hand ball on first viewing but hard to say. Good second half, keep em coming la liga.

Neil3030

I only saw the last 20 minutes or so, but it was like looking at Aston Villa, rather than Real Madrid, at times. They were overrun far too easily in midfield; defended too deep and just kept knocking the ball forward once they won possession, hoping for one of their speedsters to hit Valencia on the break.

Did I miss something; is MON in charge at Real now?

MisterAnarchy

Neil3030 wrote: »

I only saw the last 20 minutes or so, but it was like looking at Aston Villa, rather than Real Madrid, at times. They were overrun far too easily in midfield; defended too deep and just kept knocking the ball forward once they won possession, hoping for one of their speedsters to hit Valencia on the break.

Did I miss something; is MON in charge at Real now?

Madrid were very poor in the second half,very negative but they played better in the first half.
They have been like that in alot of matches this season,playing in fits and starts .

This was their first big test as they have had an extremely easy series of matches so far in the league and they just about won the match but they looked extremely uncomfortable when pressed by Valencia.

Mourinho is a negative coach and when he goes up in the big matches he tries to shut up shop,he tried that tonight,it didnt really work,he was effectively playing 3 holding midfielders in the second half .
Only 3 weeks to go to El Classico

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Only 3 weeks to go to El Classico

I thought that's been postponed due to Barca's involvement in the club world cup?

MisterAnarchy

THFC wrote: »

I thought that's been postponed due to Barca's involvement in the club world cup?

No,it was confirmed this week that it will now go ahead on Dec 10th instead of the 11th.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

No,it was confirmed this week that it will now go ahead on Dec 10th instead of the 11th.

Fantastic news!:D

D2D

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Massive game against Getafe tomorrow for Gijon. Hopefully they can get a point at least from it

Get in there!!! Finished 2-1 to Gijon. Novo with a last minute winner:D:D:D:D

Davaeo09

Unlucky Valencia

That second half was absolutely epic, at the end of the day one must applaud Valencia. Their budget must only be a tiny fraction of Madrids, and to keep in mind that they have sold on players such as Silva, Villa, Mata, Albiol etc

Two points about that game, both coaches could be accused of being cynical and not having a go earlier. In the first half Madrid looked happy to defend a 1-0 lead and hit them on the break, when they have the players to finish any team off at 1-0! Unai Emery could also be criticised for not bringing on Pablo earlier. The chap literally changed the game! I remember first seeing him 2 or 3 seasons ago when he used to come on for Mata/Silva/Jaoquin, he's pace is frightening and he can cross the ball better than some of Barca/Madrids wide players.
Does he have the same faith as his former team mates? hardly, he is a die hard Valencia fan living his dream at the club he grew up in

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The Barca game was quiet enjoyable too, Iniesta, Cesc and Thiago look our or form players. But form is temporary, class is pernament and Messi once again lit up the show with a few glimpses of brilliance!

What is worrying though is Xavi and Villa's recent run of form. Both seem to be showing signs of exhaustion. That's definitely the case with Xavi any way. Villa might be suffering with a lack of confidence. I'd love to see him play a few games in the centre again, as to get him a couple of goals :cool:


OApart from Pablo, Spain is producing countless players who look as if they might be the next big thing. I've been thoroughly impressed with Atletic Bilbao's Munian.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BBACE0hyPo

Excuse the music :P

Dolph Starbeam

Great win for Bilbao again today, they are really improving after the slow start to the season. Muniain was brilliant again today, he is a totally different player with his more central role.