I felt he progressed quite a bit! He didn't pass any ball to a defender under pressure, didn't concede a penalty, didn't get red card, and best of all, a clean sheet thanks to Ramos!
FT, good result. Ronnie getting 3 goals before a Clasico is always nice. Xabi was rested too so we have nice depth now. I still think Modric missing out on pre season has effected him, think next season we will see the best of him. Roll on Wednesday.
Booyah! Liked Ozil and Di Maria today, Ronaldo does what he does best and Khedira's inclusion gave our midfield more fluidity. 3 points and moving on....
The biggest surprise throughout all these turmoil IMO is no doubt Ricardo Carvalho. Written off by pretty much everyone but came back and proved still how solid he is. So calm and collected, and so experienced. The opponents may not have been any Barcelona or Manchester United, but he has provided a new assurance to the back-line this year. And when I see how Ronaldo celebrated all his goal, it sort of gave me goosebumps. After so much that happened last year, all these really meant a lot. I loved the moment when Ozil hugged Ronaldo. EDIT: Watching the highlights again, and what a sick clearance header by Ramos.
Spot on, I thought he was finished here but he has been superb even knowing the club will not renew his contract this summer. A true professional.
Probably Marcelo, Jose has had no problem with suprise inclusions every now an again. I think he'll play, Arbs on the right and Varane/Albiol in the middle....yikes.
Coentroa played a very good game today, its a shame he got sent us against Valencia. It would have to be either Marcelo, or Arbeloa (with Essein playing on the right).
it's still a f*ckin shame that we sent Carvajal to Germany. Inexperience or experience, the guy would be a solid replacement for Arbeloa
It'd be funny if he beats Messi's record and still ends up with no Ballon D'or. Though, I don't think he has it in him to beat it.
Who would ever have thought Khedira could make such a offensively impact. Shame Di Maria will miss wednesday game. Özil picking up his fifth yellow, is the suspension also for wednesday or next weekend?
God it'd be hilarious if he beats it this year then sends Messi a signed shirt like Messi did to Muller, OMG the trolling potential would be immense.
I thought Ronaldo's celebration with Ramos after his second goal was pretty telling, I mean since they hate each other and all