COPA DEL REY - REAL MADRID v. BARCELONA - 18 Jan 2012

Surprised there hasn't been a thread yet. This is the first Leg of the Copa del Rey tie.

CAPITAL LETTERS FOR THE WIN

Stop making pointless posts.

Barcelona should shift all their focus towards this match. Basically their only chance of silverware this year.

Real Madrid have not been on the winning side after 90 minutes in any of the last 12 clasicos, their worst run.

Possible line-up (vs Real Madrid): Pinto - Alves Puyol Pique Abidal - Xavi Busquets Iniesta - Messi Cesc Alexis

ahlycotc wrote:Real Madrid have not been on the winning side after 90 minutes in any of the last 12 clasicos, their worst run.

Possible line-up (vs Real Madrid): Pinto - Alves Puyol Pique Abidal - Xavi Busquets Iniesta - Messi Cesc Alexis

Now one of C. Ronaldo's 2 goals against Barca.

BladeGunner wrote:Barcelona should shift all their focus towards this match. Basically their only chance of silverware this year.

Bold statement.

ahlycotc wrote:

BladeGunner wrote:Barcelona should shift all their focus towards this match. Basically their only chance of silverware this year.

Bold statement.

I'll hopefully be proven right. The league title may as well be given to Real Madrid right now. Mourinho's not going to let it be otherwise, especially with such a considerable distance between the two sides at the moment. Should be fair and acknowledge that Barcelona obviously have a realistic chance of winning the Champions League. I don't think they will but we'll obviously see.

I am backing Bayern Munich for the Champions League.

Messi will still win the Ballon D'or, though, no matter how many trophies Barcelona fail to win.

Still think Barcelona can win the league, it's obvious Real Madrid will drop points, I just hope Barcelona can capatilise on it and win the remaining Clasico in the league, if Barcelona manage to win the Clasico which they have a huge chance with it being at home there will be a 2 points gap or maybe less by the time, or maybe even more if Barcelona continue dropping points.But it just shows that the league is not over by any means.

As for this game, it's at the Bernebeu, last time Mourinho tried to press Barcelona, managed a lucky goal and conceded 3 goals so I doubt he will go with that approach again.Relaa Madrid will use their classic counter attacking tactics however with Pepe, Arbeloa and Di Maria out for this game I see Barcelona nicking a 2-1 win.

Cant wait for this match think barca will win.

Btw will Di Maria be back?

Jeff wrote:Btw will Di Maria be back?

No.

Real got dis'

ahlycotc wrote:Real Madrid have not been on the winning side after 90 minutes in any of the last 12 clasicos, their worst run.

Good way of tip toeing around DA GAWD header.

If Valdes was there, it would have been a different story.

Real got this.

Real win league and copa

Going to lose 0-1.

I'd say a draw, but idk since Pepe is out for this game, as well as Carvalho

I didn't even know it was on.

At least it will give me something to watch, hoping for a Madrid win.

InGlennyWeTrust wrote:I am backing Bayern Munich for the Champions League.

Same, they have got so much better since they sorted their defence out.

This come quicker than I expected

Draw this game, Barcelona to win the second leg.

Something good to watch, what night of fitbaw Dunfermline v Inverness to watch until this.

can't wait for this game, hopefully we'll show Real Madrid that we're the best again

both will play their reserves

ViVaRooney wrote:both will play their reserves

No they won't.

Go on barca son.

real madrid

Danny wrote:

ViVaRooney wrote:both will play their reserves

No they won't.