La Liga Round 1: Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid - Estádio Anoeta

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  1. robnycus

    robnycus Member+

    Jun 28, 2010
    Club:
    New York Cosmos
    Yes . We've played like this already in preseason . Things can go back to 433 when ronaldo and benz are back.
     
  2. RealMadridista

    RealMadridista Member+

    Aug 21, 2006
    Chicago Il
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Kova and Asensio and Marcelo worked very good imo.But for sure Isco will start
     
  3. Benz09

    Benz09 Member

    Apr 11, 2011
    With your mom
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Looking forward to this. Here's hoping to a strong start in La Liga for once!
     
  4. Halycon

    Halycon Member+

    Aug 24, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    I'd actually start both Kovacic and Isco. Casemiro does good defensive work, but with Lucas or Asensio playing, you actually have a player who puts a lot more defensive work than Cristiano. same for Morata -> Benz.
     
  5. MiamiNative0722

    MiamiNative0722 Member+

    May 25, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This isn't preseason anymore. Start your best available XI on the road to get a good start against a solid team. Casemiro is the first one on the list.
     
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  6. Bear Crotch

    Bear Crotch Member+

    Jan 2, 2008
    Ohio, United States
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    This.

    We played very well offensively in the Trofeo, but there was quite a lack of cover for the CBs in that game. The thing is, if you go down a goal or are tied, you can always bring on an offensive player to push the issue. You can't bring on a defensive player if you're getting ripped to shreds and have the same effect. Play it safe.
     
  7. 9Qui

    9Qui Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 26, 2004
    I agree. People seem to underestimate just how tricky a fixture Anoeta is.
     
  8. Crimson

    Crimson BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 11, 2009
    Asensio Morata Bale
    Kroos Casemiro James
    Marcelo Ramos Varane Carvajal
    Casilla
     
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  9. -Reivax-

    -Reivax- Member+

    Aug 10, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Casilla - Marcelo, Varane, Ramos, Carvajal - Casemiro, Isco, Kroos - Asensio, Bale, Morata
     
  10. MaxY

    MaxY Member+

    May 24, 2016
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    James in the middlefield vs Sociedad at Anoeta? No thanks.
     
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  11. Eddie

    Eddie Member+

    Oct 19, 2005
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    James should be on the bench and be subbed in sometime in the 2nd half. Isco should start only because his impact as a sub isn't as big as James and to a certain extent he's a better fit for that midfield trio too. I'd rather see James come in for Asensio.

    We are way too dependent on Modric - Casemiro - Kroos for our midfield.
     
  12. Digital

    Digital Member+

    Dec 10, 2012
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    IMO James should start in the front three, but I imagine it will be Lucas with Gareth and Morata
     
  13. MiamiNative0722

    MiamiNative0722 Member+

    May 25, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Here is our 19.
     

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  14. pramod

    pramod Member

    Realmadrid
    Sep 4, 2006
    Hyderabad @ India
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    India
    Playing our first game at Anoeta is huge task and that to with depleted squad is worst... Hopefully our player come back victorious .
     
  15. pramod

    pramod Member

    Realmadrid
    Sep 4, 2006
    Hyderabad @ India
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    India
    Hello please any one can post me a link or website to match upcoming la Liga matches , i live in Singapore and major operator (singtel) do not show the La Liga games ...please help
     
  16. class one

    class one New Member

    Apr 12, 2016
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Zidane should play James more this season, I think lucas is much better than benzema or Morata
    here is my favourite
    Mariano Bale Lucas
    Isco Kroos James
    Marcelo Nacho Ramos Carvajal
     
  17. s1Nclair

    s1Nclair Member

    Jun 10, 2012
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Deep Pal

    Deep Pal Member+

    Jun 19, 2013
    India,Kolkata
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    India
    How long till the match starts?? And if anyone can share a link it would be much appreciated.

    Yes I am lazy and presently having butter fingers :)
     
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  19. MaxY

    MaxY Member+

    May 24, 2016
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    [​IMG]

    Literally the worst RM lineup I've ever seen. Mariano at LW when you have the likes of Asensio? Bale playing as a striker when you have Morata and Mariano? Lucas playing at RW when you have Bale?
    Isco and James in the middlefield ,forcing Kroos into CDM when you have Casemiro?
    Nacho when you have Varane? So many questions.
    Real Sociedad would absolutely rip through that disgusting lineup.
     
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  20. PigBenis

    PigBenis Member+

    Sep 5, 2015
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    ZZ will most likely take the safer route and go with this

    Asensio - Morata - Bale
    Isco - Casemiro - Kroos
    Marcelo - Ramos - Varane - Carvajal
    Casilla
    Only way he might switch it up is by playing Danilo instead of Carvajal or playing Kovacic instead of Isco.
     
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  21. MiamiNative0722

    MiamiNative0722 Member+

    May 25, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Giddy for this game to start. only about an hour and 15 minutes!
     
  22. MaxY

    MaxY Member+

    May 24, 2016
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    "Last season Real Madrid scored more headed goals than any other team in Europe`s 5 big leagues (25).
    Real Sociedad's team suprisingly small with only one of their expected starters over 6ft...could be an area to exploit."
    Expecting a header from one of Bale/Morata/Ramos/Varane.
     
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  23. YOUNGSTARS87

    YOUNGSTARS87 Yellow C@rd Bandit

    Dec 21, 2005
    I don't see how we line up with anything different. I expect James first off the bench as a creative spark in midfield in case we run into trouble or as an extra body in case we are cramming the middle to keep our lead.

    The trend that Villar must always assign us harder first matches to insure we drop early points while consistently giving barca easier starts so they can build confidence and chemistry sickens me.

    If they are so damn good why do they always need some form of assistance?
     
  24. Saeta Rubia

    Saeta Rubia Member+

    May 28, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--


    James & Isco on the bench.
     
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  25. raven3k

    raven3k Member+

    May 31, 2007
    Madrista land
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    I hope we win every single hard match.

    Will make winning the league more sweeter.
     

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