La Liga 18/19

NIMAN · 26-09-2018 9:18pm

And Seville have deserved that.

MisterAnarchy · 26-09-2018 9:19pm

irishguitarlad wrote: »

I think that this year La Liga is tougher than ever, all the small teams have improved greatly.

Is that due to increased tv money going to the smaller clubs now ?

KERSPLAT! · 26-09-2018 9:24pm

In trouble now...

irishguitarlad · 26-09-2018 9:25pm

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Is that due to increased tv money going to the smaller clubs now ?

Could be, saying that I do think that the promoted teams will go straight back down again:-(

Mr.Nice Guy · 26-09-2018 9:32pm

Andre Silva with two goals against Madrid. Love it.

NIMAN · 26-09-2018 9:43pm

And that's that game done.....

KERSPLAT! · 26-09-2018 9:43pm

Real getting a good hiding! Ben Yedder puts them 3-0 up

LuckyGent88 · 26-09-2018 9:54pm

Looks like we could be in for a lot tighter title race in Spain this year. Good to see

ERG89 · 26-09-2018 9:56pm

Atletico badly needed these results.
Astonished Vermaelen & Munir are still at Barca

MD1990 · 26-09-2018 10:42pm

What a day for La Liga.

Atletico only 2 points behind the top 2.

Fornals for Villarreal is a very good player.

https://twitter.com/Deadspin/status/1045061993496039426
https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN/status/1045032781926084614

Mr.Nice Guy · 26-09-2018 11:21pm

Happy for Toko Ekambi to get off the mark. Was a very well taken goal too. Hope he kicks on from here.

irishguitarlad · 27-09-2018 10:58pm

Great win for Betis against a tough team. Delighted to see the two academy players with an assist and a goal (Francis and Lorén), they were receiving lots of criticism.

Mr.Nice Guy · 27-09-2018 11:52pm

Paco Lopez in trouble at Levante now after a strong start. They can't seem to win of late. Hope he can turn it around as I admire his attacking style.

Mr.Nice Guy · 29-09-2018 5:49pm

Another disappointing result for Barca, held 1-1 at home to Bilbao. Valverde getting a lot of flak and they've some tricky fixtures coming up in October as well:

Spurs (A)
Valencia (A)
Sevilla (H)
Inter (H)
Real Madrid (H)

29-09-2018 6:02pm

No UK/IRL channels showing La Liga this year?

Kevin Finnerty · 29-09-2018 6:05pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

No UK/IRL channels showing La Liga this year?

Eleven sports. Sign up online 6 euro a month I think..

Mr.Nice Guy · 29-09-2018 7:52pm

https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1046100385583288320

Great to see him turn his career around.

dr.kenneth noisewater · 29-09-2018 8:13pm

Didn't relise the Madrid derby was on tonight, few great games across the euro leagues today

Mr.Nice Guy · 06-10-2018 8:25pm

Some dramatic results across Europe today. Madrid beaten 1-0 by Alaves via a 95th minute winner.

That's 4 straight games without a win or a goal for Lopetegui's side.

NIMAN · 06-10-2018 8:27pm

Crisis at the Bernabeu

HalloweenJack · 07-10-2018 12:53pm

Delighted for them after the messing about with Lopetegui.

irishguitarlad · 07-10-2018 4:19pm

Drawing with Atlético at half time. They've come into It more towards the end of the half. I would be happy with a 0-0 from the Wanda. Sidnei is playing great, Griezmann creating the most danger for them, looks like they're missing costa badly in this game.

irishguitarlad · 07-10-2018 5:13pm

In the end Betis lost 1-0, good goal by correa with good movement and play from Partey. Not too down about It to be honest, they're a great team and if we've to lose against one of the top three let It be Atleti.

irishman86 · 07-10-2018 5:27pm

HalloweenJack wrote: »

Delighted for them after the messing about with Lopetegui.

You mean how the Spanish fa president acted. Madrid were very open about it. The president of the fa wanted to show people how powerful he was, like always

Turtwig · 07-10-2018 5:32pm

irishman86 wrote: »

You mean how the Spanish fa president acted. Madrid were very open about it. The president of the fa wanted to show people how powerful he was, like always

In your opinion, did Real themselves do anything wrong?

NIMAN · 07-10-2018 5:38pm

Well they had arranged behind the scenes with him to take over at the Bernabeu after the World Cup.

However, the news leaked. I don't think Real Madrid leaked it to be fair to them. From what I read the Real Madrid players in the team knew he was taking over their club, but word got to one of the non-RM players, and it had to be announced publicily.

I don't think Madrid were the first team ever to arrange with an international manager to take over after a WC or Euros.

irishman86 · 07-10-2018 5:46pm

Turtwig wrote: »

In your opinion, did Real themselves do anything wrong?

No they negotiated with the Spanish fa for him. The spanish president is known for trying to show he has more power than Barca/Real

If it was Valencia for example, it wouldnt have happened in the way it did

irishman86 · 07-10-2018 5:47pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Well they had arranged behind the scenes with him to take over at the Bernabeu after the World Cup.

However, the news leaked. I don't think Real Madrid leaked it to be fair to them. From what I read the Real Madrid players in the team knew he was taking over their club, but word got to one of the non-RM players, and it had to be announced publicily.

I don't think Madrid were the first team ever to arrange with an international manager to take over after a WC or Euros.

It happened to France & Spurs

Johner · 07-10-2018 8:08pm

Cracking equalizer by Messi.

MisterAnarchy · 08-10-2018 12:21pm

HalloweenJack wrote: »

Delighted for them after the messing about with Lopetegui.

Spanish Media reporting Lopetegui could be sacked this week .

Turtwig · 08-10-2018 1:31pm

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Spanish Media reporting Lopetegui could be sacked this week .

That would be hilarious. Wonder if Valverde will follow him?

irishguitarlad · 20-10-2018 12:23pm

Madrid down 2-0 at home. Hopefully Lopetegui stays with them until the end of the season!

ERG89 · 20-10-2018 12:55pm

I thought they started off the league well. If a new manager comes in now they aren't miles off in the league & still in a handy CL group so it's not a total disaster.
Haven't scored in over 7 hours tho.....

MisterAnarchy · 20-10-2018 1:03pm

irishguitarlad wrote: »

Madrid down 2-0 at home. Hopefully Lopetegui stays with them until the end of the season!

White hankies will be out.
He will surely be sacked today if they lose.

NIMAN · 20-10-2018 1:05pm

A manager looking for work come 3pm.

ERG89 · 20-10-2018 1:58pm

Watched most of the second half. They got the much needed goal but a second consecutive defeat.
I'd be surprised if there isn't a sacking before Plzen on Tuesday

The Floyd p · 20-10-2018 2:11pm

Madrid wouldn't have this era with VAR in place, I'm creasing because at least they're getting what they deserve now.

irishguitarlad · 20-10-2018 2:16pm

The Floyd p wrote: »

Madrid wouldn't have this era with VAR in place, I'm creasing because at least they're getting what they deserve now.

Yeah VAR is certainly helping,cutting out a lot of the bs. Alavés to win La Liga:-P

MisterAnarchy · 20-10-2018 2:33pm

The Floyd p wrote: »

Madrid wouldn't have this era with VAR in place, I'm creasing because at least they're getting what they deserve now.

The amount of suspect decisions they benefited from over the last 5 years was ridiculous.

Royal Irish · 20-10-2018 2:35pm

How does one say "you're getting sacked in the morning" in Spanish?

ERG89 · 20-10-2018 2:38pm

Royal Irish wrote:

How does one say "you're getting sacked in the morning" in Spanish?

Waving white hankies

Harry Palmr · 20-10-2018 3:03pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Crisis at the Bernabeu

I have a feeling this could be quoted for much of the season. One man team it turns out

irishguitarlad · 20-10-2018 3:13pm

Royal Irish wrote: »

How does one say "you're getting sacked in the morning" in Spanish?

Te van a despedir mañana:-p

Agent Coulson · 20-10-2018 3:51pm

Who are Madrid missing more Zidane or Ronnie.

NIMAN · 20-10-2018 4:08pm

In La Liga, Ronnie for sure. He brought them so many goals......and they aren't scoring now. Doesn't take a genius to workout whats wrong.

As for ZZ, I think he was a very lucky manager. There was a few times when the team won games despite being outplayed, and he often had last throw of the dice tactics that saved his bacon.

Corholio · 20-10-2018 4:59pm

NIMAN wrote: »

In La Liga, Ronnie for sure. He brought them so many goals......and they aren't scoring now. Doesn't take a genius to workout whats wrong.

As for ZZ, I think he was a very lucky manager. There was a few times when the team won games despite being outplayed, and he often had last throw of the dice tactics that saved his bacon.

Harsh assessment on Zidane imo. He brought a balance to the team that wasn't there before and brought in people like Casemiro which changed whole seasons and campaigns. Real were more often than not on the front foot against teams, outplayed would have been a minority of those games certainly.

NIMAN · 20-10-2018 5:12pm

Maybe a little harsh on him, but I do think his biggest plus was his man management.

I think he got on well with the players, and as a result got the best out of them. They respected him and played for him.

Doesn't look like the same applies to Lopetegui. Some players this season look like cr@p clones of themselves. No confidence.

MisterAnarchy · 20-10-2018 5:31pm

Corholio wrote: »

Harsh assessment on Zidane imo. He brought a balance to the team that wasn't there before and brought in people like Casemiro which changed whole seasons and campaigns. Real were more often than not on the front foot against teams, outplayed would have been a minority of those games certainly.

Real had a ferocious never say die attitude under Zidane ,they won so many matches that they really shouldn't have but did.
I lost track of the number of times they pulled a result out of the fire.
Zidane seemed to keep them motivated and hungry ,no mean feat at that club with so many egos and external influences.

ERG89 · 20-10-2018 8:07pm

Sevilla being ran out the gate at the moment in the Nou Camp

statesaver · 20-10-2018 8:09pm

Thought he broke his arm.

Looked worse than it was, thankfully

La Liga 18/19

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