Real Madrid vs. Barcelona [Copa del Rey Semi Final; 30/01/13; 3:00 PM EST] [R]

We are missing many key players, I'm feeling very optimistic though

 

let's get it done.

 

My line up:

Diego Lopez

Arbeloa Carvalho Varane Essien

Sami Xabi

Luka Ozil Ronaldo

Higuain

 

.........................Lopez

....Essien.......Albiol.....Varane.....Arbeloa

................Sami..........Alonso

....Ozil..............Modric..........Ronaldo

.......................Benzema

 

Let's be serious guys, It's mourinho we are talking about. He has so much "faith" about Adan. I'm starting to get worried Mourinho might choose Adan over Diego

 

Marca's predicted Line up:

 

I'd say that's just about correct, which is kind of worrying. I hope Lopez gets a start and perhaps someone else other than Callejon, cause he makes little impact. I hope modric or kaka get the wing spot.IMO

 

I just hope Mou doesn't go for 3 DM's in the middle (Xabi Khedira Essien)

 

This is actually the type of game I wouldn't mind Mou going with the triple pivot....except that has been his go to tactic for the last couple of season's against Barca and it has not only failed but it has become completely played out now.

This is an emergency type situation where the team is struggling with some injuries and really cannot afford to give up goals and I think it would be prudent to play things a little safe. However it's gotten real old, real fast having Mou resort to these tactics no matter the circumstances. So instead of giving him the pass this time around lets see what he's really made of as a manager. I want to be surprised by the lineup tomorrow and I want it to work. That's asking a lot of the manager but it is what this manager in particular is here for.

 

Agreed, this would be my choice with Di Maria missing. Modric and Sami with the form he's in should be able to give us some possession and impetus in attack while providing enough cover in front of the back four.

 

Our 4-2-3-1 setup guarantees us pressuring them high up the pitch, with Ozil occupying their DM (very crucial for them bringing the ball up from the back) and wingers pining their fullbacks back (they rely on them heavily to stretch play). This guarantees us not making it comfortable for them to create chances, have two DMs deep in our half protecting our back four, and having options for a quick counter attack (basically how we have scored in the last few games). Switching to a 4-3-3 would only make sense IMO if we are attempting to compete for possession (a guaranteed bad idea).

 

"There is no Real Madrid side more dangerous than a wounded one"
- Charly Rexach, former barca player

 

Hermanos Españoles, necesitan al Chicharito en Real Madrid. Joder

 

Saludos! Mucho Love from Mexitlan de Las Tunas

 

A Spanish Football thread, and no Spanish speaking?

 

hola

 

Hola macho! Como estas?

 

Why? Cavani fits a better bill.

And speak English since this is a world forum. Real Madrid attracts all kinds of people, and it's not like I speak Bosnian in the Bosnia forum.

My thoughts:
----------Diego----
Arb-Varane-Carvalho-Marcelo
-----Khedira---Alonso
Callejon----Ozil-------Ron
----------Higuain----

Don't want to see both Ozil and Modric on the field for this one. Start Ozil, playing Calleti on the RW. Don't know, but that back line is going to be shaky, and we're going to need some luck.

 

I'm good friend, try to speak English since not everyone speaks Spanish.

 

Chicharito is a great poacher, probably the best poacher in the world. Thats why.

 

Are you his agent?