Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid | La Liga J.4 | 17.09.2017 | 20:45 CEST [R]

Wolfdude · Sep 18, 2017

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Funny how you mention 19 appearances, instead of total minutes, which comes at 375. That's about 4 full games. But I guess "4 games with only 2 goals" doesn't really make him look as shit as you want, eh?

Besides, Mayoral doesn't need to be anything special for the love fest to be justified. He just needs to be an improvement over the walking crap of horseshit that is Benzema.
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Why do you think I want him to look shit? On the contrary, I am cautiously optimistic. I've seen many players come and go who had so much hype behind them and failed. There's still so much to see. How would he fare against some of Europe's best defenders, will he show up in big games? Will he continue to perform on a high level? These are questions that will be answered in time, which is why he still doesn't convince me.

There are young players who are benchmarks on this team, they have shown such strong mindsets such as Isco and Asensio. In Isco's case he was not given a chance, and when Fate gave him a chance he grabbed it. Asensio's a kid and yet he has come through big time in huge matches. That's why I believe players like Jese didn't make it, so much praise and hype I remember on this board, but injury broke him mentally.

Wolfdude · Sep 18, 2017

Umar said: ↑

I was not impressed with his decision making - the second goal (own goal) he should have found a much earlier pass, I think it was a 2v1 and should be a certain goal but in the end we were lucky it went in.

He has confidence with the ball, he did beat the man after miscontrolling for the second goal, but what was most impressive about him was his movement and workrate/hustle. Never in a million years is Benzema getting into and winning that battle with the defender near the halfway line for the second goal.
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Yes, you are right. He had an open man next to him, I think it was either Isco or Asensio, and I was thinking, you're holding on to the ball for too long. It was a lucky shot, if he had missed I think there would be quite a bit of criticism here.

Zidane05 · Sep 18, 2017

Wolfdude said: ↑

It was a lucky shot, if he had missed I think there would be quite a bit of criticism here.
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It wasn't lucky though. If the defender hadn't put it in, Asensio was right there to tap it in.

Umar · Sep 18, 2017

Zidane05 said: ↑

It wasn't lucky though. If the defender hadn't put it in, Asensio was right there to tap it in.
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The other option is that the defender gets to it and actually clears it...

Shay Z · Sep 18, 2017

Adder said: ↑

That's not how basic probability works. Having injuries now does not decrease the chances of having injuries later.
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Probability doesn't change but we would have to be super unfortunate to have this pace of injuries carry on the whole season. Doesn't normally happen.

Eddie said: ↑

Lots of opponents are going for the high cross from their right side (marcelo/theo flank) targeting it just above or behind Carvajal and it's been causing us a lot of trouble. Something to look out for in our next games.
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Absolutely. Teams are definitely watching tape on Carva and targeting his side. We have to be aware of this right now. Casemiro might need to keep a special eye on Carva until he regains form.

Umar · Sep 18, 2017

I thought Carvajal had a good game. Saved two almost certain goals.

Teams have tried to target him before. Juve tried it with Mandzukic as left winger and they managed to get a goal, but Carvajal created more than he gave away. He usually does.

The only issue for me is that his style of play is so physical that it looks like he is gonna get injured once or twice every game.

Excape Goat · Sep 18, 2017

We need a thread for Mayoral. I am not good at titles....

RomanMadrid · Sep 18, 2017

Adder said: ↑

Please add two and two together next time.

If your finishing is the problem, then you need to maximize your creativity, such that you create so many chances, that you counter-balance the fact that you miss many chances. Can you understand that?

Anyways, midfield of Modric, Casemiro, and Isco, with Asensio and Mayoral up front. That's perfectly fine.
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LOL fail

temesgen · Sep 18, 2017

Umar said: ↑

I was not impressed with his decision making - the second goal (own goal) he should have found a much earlier pass, I think it was a 2v1 and should be a certain goal but in the end we were lucky it went in.

He has confidence with the ball, he did beat the man after miscontrolling for the second goal, but what was most impressive about him was his movement and workrate/hustle. Never in a million years is Benzema getting into and winning that battle with the defender near the halfway line for the second goal.
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I'll take the work rate although in fairness to Benzema he has won the ball far up the pitch a few times this season.

king felix · Sep 19, 2017

Umar said: ↑

I thought Carvajal had a good game. Saved two almost certain goals.

Teams have tried to target him before. Juve tried it with Mandzukic as left winger and they managed to get a goal, but Carvajal created more than he gave away. He usually does.

The only issue for me is that his style of play is so physical that it looks like he is gonna get injured once or twice every game.
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His style of play does make me worries sometimes but that's what makes him the best RB in the world. for example when he slide in and collided knees, he really had no reason to do it.

Eddie · Sep 19, 2017

Anyone else feel like Navas should have saved that shot?

saadomar · Sep 20, 2017

yoanaidarov said: ↑

It's September.
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If taken as an objective fact, meh. In light of how things turned out, that quote is hilarious af.

saadomar · Sep 20, 2017

Way to blow the season. Now Zizou can come out and be like "It was always about the Decimotercera". I cant differentiate whether I'm pissed or just don't care. We replaced game changing players with Borja and Ceballos. And got rid of the only competition to Carvajal without any replacement. Is anyone actually surprised on how things have turned out?