La Liga 2014/15 Discussion Thread

Turtwig

Ok so. They're not accepting bets for atleti in Madrid. Atleti are going to win. It's a certainty and their divine right of football!

There some balance.
Now you're neutral again.

ebbsy

Athletic lifting the trophy at Barca........that would go down very well there.

I believe they will.

CSF

ebbsy wrote: »

Athletic lifting the trophy at Barca........that would go down very well there.

I believe they will.

Athletic are 4th?

Lawrence1895

Athletic Club are 4th and will remain there :cool:

Whereas Pathetico (that's how a mate of mine, who is of Basque origin, calls them, among other names) will lift the title with a draw away to Barca

JPA

Moneymaker wrote: »

Posts like this really, REALLY make me want Atleti to win.

He lives in Barcelona and dislikes the club so...

COYVB

JPA wrote: »

Yes but they are the same bet so same odds should be offered.

Technically they're not the same bet, it's one of those weird bookie quirks that crop up every now and then

dreamers75

In this thread this means nothing but anyway:

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Champions:

World Cup - Spain
Euros - Spain
U21Euros - Spain
UEFA Super Cup - Spain
Europa - Spain
Champions League - Spain

"La Liga sucks"

Thats a lot **** won.

upstairs for coffee

Messi is going to destroy Atletico tomorrow. Can't believe Madrid bottled it against Elche.

Amirani

upstairs for coffee wrote: »

Messi is going to destroy Atletico tomorrow. Can't believe Madrid bottled it against Elche.

I can't either, because they bottled it against Celta. :P

I'm not sure where your confidence in Messi is coming from. I highly doubt he's going to "destroy" the best defence in La Liga, the same defence who haven't given him a sniff whenever they've played each other.

upstairs for coffee

Diego Simeone wrote: »

I can't either, because they bottled it against Celta. :P

I'm not sure where your confidence in Messi is coming from. I highly doubt he's going to "destroy" the best defence in La Liga, the same defence who haven't given him a sniff whenever they've played each other.

Messi signed a new 20 million contract and will be in great form. Hope Barcelona win the league and Real the Champions League.

Adamcp898

dreamers75 wrote: »

In this thread this means nothing but anyway:



Thats a lot **** won.

But sure they still haven't won the best league in the world

bored_newbie

Not sure if this is the right place but anyone know if this game will be shown in the pubs in Galway? I'd rather watch this over the FA Cup

dan1895

Read on Twitter that Barca have only allocated 447 tickets for the away section. Standard practice in Spain it seems.

carlop

dan1895 wrote: »

Read on Twitter that Barca have only allocated 447 tickets for the away section. Standard practice in Spain it seems.

And at 93 euro a ticket for a seat way up in the heavens. Every Spanish club does it though. Apparently last week Malaga were given 100 tickets at 110 euro a ticket. It's something that badly needs to be regulated.

Here's an article I put together for an English-language Atletico Madrid fan site on how this game is going to come down to mental strength.

Atleti have looked nervous in their last two games, if the same doubts creep in today I'm afraid they're in trouble.

Amirani

So, where's best to watch this in Dublin that's not my own house?

FA Cup final really messes with the scheduling, I'd rather not be stuck watching this game in the corner of some pub.

Jelle1880

Diego Simeone wrote: »

So, where's best to watch this in Dublin that's not my own house?

FA Cup final really messes with the scheduling, I'd rather not be stuck watching this game in the corner of some pub.

If you don't mind being really early (if you want to avoid watching it in the corner of some pub ) I suggest the Woolshed. TV's all over the place and 2 big screens, I can also see them open the room in the back which has another tv and big screen, what with the Arsenal game etc.

carlop

Diego Simeone wrote: »

So, where's best to watch this in Dublin that's not my own house?

FA Cup final really messes with the scheduling, I'd rather not be stuck watching this game in the corner of some pub.

I'll be in the Living Room proudly wearing my Alteti jersey with a bunch of Catalans.

Lucas Hood

You can't really beat the living room.

Lucas Hood

The president of the Spanish Fa is away today so the trophy won't be presented to either of the teams. That's a joke.

Andersonisgod

I'm devastated that I wont be able to watch this live, I simply can't believe the time that they have opted for the match to be played at. I will of course record it and watch it but it's not the same as watching it live and I'll inevitably find out the result beforehand.

In any case, the match encapsulates so many sub-plots. Can Atletico hold their nerve? Are this group of Barcelona players able to muster up one last heroic performance? Will Messi be the difference in the game tonight that he wasn't in the Champions League quarter finals? Is Costa fit enough to power his team to glory? How much of a hindrance could Tata Martino prove to be over 90 minutes? More than any of those tonight though, for me, it's a battle for the heart of football. It's the beauty of Barcelona's philosophy, imprinted upon many on this squad from childhood, against the ferocious beasts of Simeone's super-atheltic Madrid side. Over the last couple of years there's been a renaissance for physical, counter-attacking sides at the top level of football, therefore it's apt that in, arguably, the biggest game in the history of the Spanish league, that the defenders of pure football are Xavi, Iniesta, Messi and co. the purveyors of the purest and greatest form of football we have ever seen.

One last great effort to produce one final eternal memory for Barcelona fans everywhere. FORÇA BARÇA!

miralize

Pique, Neymar and Alba have been given the red light...

Turtwig

Andersonisgod wrote: »

I'm devastated that I wont be able to watch this live, I simply can't believe the time that they have opted for the match to be played at. I will of course record it and watch it but it's not the same as watching it live and I'll inevitably find out the result beforehand.

In any case, the match encapsulates so many sub-plots. Can Atletico hold their nerve? Are this group of Barcelona players able to muster up one last heroic performance? Will Messi be the difference in the game tonight that he wasn't in the Champions League quarter finals? Is Costa fit enough to power his team to glory? How much of a hindrance could Tata Martino prove to be over 90 minutes? More than any of those tonight though, for me, it's a battle for the heart of football. It's the beauty of Barcelona's philosophy, imprinted upon many on this squad from childhood, against the ferocious beasts of Simeone's super-atheltic Madrid side. Over the last couple of years there's been a renaissance for physical, counter-attacking sides at the top level of football, therefore it's apt that in, arguably, the biggest game in the history of the Spanish league, that the defenders of pure football are Xavi, Iniesta, Messi and co. the purveyors of the purest and greatest form of football we have ever seen.

One last great effort to produce one final eternal memory for Barcelona fans everywhere. FORÇA BARÇA!

*vomit*

Ok that's it. . .

Come on Atleti. Win for purity in football!

Amirani

Barcelona have not beaten Atletico on 5 meetings this season. But Atletico have lost their last 7 league visits at the Nou Camp.

Turtwig

Yay!

Sky came through for me.

Coverage is on Sky Sports four from 4:30 pm (gotta listen to Gerry and Guilem! (sp?)). Showing the game live from kick-off.

At 5:55, basically half time, viewers have to switch to Sky Sports 1. Or alternatively, they could watch the game live on Sky Sports 1 from 5:15 pm.

miralize

As long as Gerry isnt commentating, that makes me happy

Amirani

I'm in The Living Room. Hopefully there's a few in for it.

Turtwig

Oh I don't know he might be. I'm just trying hoping he's in studio. Ok, praying!

JPA

miralize wrote: »

Pique, Neymar and Alba have been given the red light...

Green?

Oat23

The Bernabeu is probably like 30% full today.

Biggest team in the world and fans don't even show up for a competitive game because they are out of the title race. Bit sad.

shrewdness

Ronaldo pulled up in the warm-up and was replaced by Isco. Hopefully he'll be fit for the CL final, apparently it was only a precaution though.

What way does that leave the European Golden Boot with Ronaldo and Suarez both on 31 goals? Does it go by number of appearances or is it shared?

Turtwig

Seriously hope Ronnie's injury isn't bad.

Match thread for decider here. Funny really, the only match threads I've created all season were for Barca vs Atleti.

Liamalone

Ronaldo reportedly in tears, not good if true.

Too Tough To Die

Liamalone wrote: »

Ronaldo reportedly in tears, not good if true.

He's just being dramatic as usual. He'll be grand i'm sure.

Oat23

Liamalone wrote: »

Ronaldo reportedly in tears, not good if true.

Benzema off now holding his groin.

partyguinness

the_monkey wrote: »

how wrong you are ...

Bookies aren't even taking bets on Barça ...

Rather premature comment...3 days before the game..!!.

Now bend over and tell me who your daddy is...:p

partyguinness

I have been a Barca fan all my life. Was first in Camp Nou in 1987- I bought a team poster (which I still have) with Gary Lineker and Mark Hughes grinning out at me. But TBH I would have had a pretty hollow feeling for Barca had won this evening. Delighted for Atletico.

Shame that the vultures will now pick off the best bits and Atletico will fade away next year...IMO..:(

Duffy the Vampire Slayer

One of the most nerve wracking sporting occasions I've ever witnessed but it happened, Atletico pulled it off. Delighted.

partyguinness

shrewdness wrote: »

Ronaldo pulled up in the warm-up and was replaced by Isco. Hopefully he'll be fit for the CL final, apparently it was only a precaution though.

What way does that leave the European Golden Boot with Ronaldo and Suarez both on 31 goals? Does it go by number of appearances or is it shared?

It will be shared. I remember a few years back Henrik Larsson sharing it.

I am surprised the EPL recognise other leagues as equal. Surely scoring in the 'best league in the world' should count for quadruple??

MisterAnarchy

partyguinness wrote: »

I am surprised the EPL recognise other leagues as equal. Surely scoring in the 'best league in the world' should count for quadruple??

Indeed.
Messi and Ronaldo wouldnt be able to cut it on a wet wednesday night in Stoke .

Turtwig

Not to mention EPL is the only league where teams remains competitive all season.

Moneymaker

Too Tough To Die wrote: »

He's just being dramatic as usual. He'll be grand i'm sure.

Gee a player upset he might miss the biggest game in professional club football.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Too Tough To Die

Moneymaker wrote: »

Gee a player upset he might miss the biggest game in professional club football.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

I have a feeling he'll be grand.

D2D

Osasuna/Betis game has been stopped as a barrier in the stands has collapsed after Osasuna scored. This caused some fans to fall over onto the pitch and a few fans have been stretchered away. No one reported as seriously injured though

Too Tough To Die

Athletic game is delayed too. Was thinking it was taking ages to come back on.

dreamers75

Was wondering what happened.

elefant

In other news, Valencia are now nouveau riche

Bring our boys back home!

Nuri Sahin

Some great pics going around from the parade earlier.

shrewdness

Simeone is one cool dude.

Amirani

elefant wrote: »

In other news, Valencia are now nouveau riche

Bring our boys back home!

He's only got a total worth of about 1.5 billion apparently. Valencia have debts amounting to nearly 20% of that.

Still, good news overall. The league needs a strong Valencia.

elefant

Diego Simeone wrote: »

He's only got a total worth of about 1.5 billion apparently. Valencia have debts amounting to nearly 20% of that.

Still, good news overall. The league needs a strong Valencia.

The stadium can be finished though, which is the main thing. Once the old Mestalla is sold things should be fine. Talk of 60million being spent in this transfer window, and apparently Peter Lim actually owns 100% of Rodrigo and Gomes at Benfica...