A New Frontier To Conquer - The 2025 Club World Cup Thread

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  1. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    The Madrid press certainly branded him as the new Sergio Ramos and there were posts here saying his technique is "Ramosesque".

    I do believe the coaching staff wanted a completely different profile of player, and the excitement of finding a bright spot in a worrisome season kind of inflated his true value.

    It's not really that big of a deal.
     
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  2. Excape Goat

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    Mar 18, 1999
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    Aside from the last two games, I felt that Asensio had fewer "WTF" moments than Ramos in his early days. That said, I’m not suggesting Asensio will necessarily become the better player. It was clear even back then that Ramos possessed exceptional physical tools and athleticism—he just needed time to develop into the player he eventually became. Asensio, on the other hand, showed impressive composure for someone in his first season at a high professional level. Of course, there are important context differences: Ramos was still a teenager during his debut season with Real Madrid, whereas Asensio is already 22. However, Ramos had already played a full season in La Liga with Sevilla before joining Madrid, while Asensio came straight from the second team. So, players' development cycle is different.


    Edited: If we don't handle Asencio carefully within the next two seasons, he could become our new Pavon. I myself believe that he will become at least a very good reliable backup.
     
  3. Saeta Rubia

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    May 28, 2010
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    #978 Saeta Rubia, Jun 23, 2025
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    Asencio and RM fans should be delighted if he has a peak close to Helguira's. Helguira was a starter for RM side that won multiple league titles and CLs under VDB. His peak only lasted from 1999-04 much like Salgado.

    Helguira also played 45+ games for Spain during his peak. Nacho had the longevity while Helguira and Salgado had 5 year peaks as starters at RM. Helguira's decline since 2004 was sharp and he was totally washed by single 2007-08 season at Valencia and retired.

    Asencio has to develop better temperamant in tight situations to have a career at RM level. Hope he does that.
     
  4. WhiteRM

    WhiteRM Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 17, 2024
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  5. YOUNGSTARS87

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    Dec 21, 2005
  6. HZinho

    HZinho Member+

    Apr 2, 2013
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    We've had this discussion before, not going to go there again. I definitely agree with your last sentence.
     
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  7. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    Yeah, it also provides zero value. I think the whole place, or the majority of it is realistic about Asencio as a player. He's going to get minutes and be valuable.
     
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  8. Zidane05

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    Jul 18, 2005
    Toronto
    He was our best defender last season, which may speak to the quality of the defense, but also should be a testament to how well he did. Before we bring other narratives into the conversation, let's let him grow from his mistakes. The "first coming of Sergio" made his fair share of dumb mistakes early in his career as well, would have been a shame if we had had just made a call on his career then.
     
  9. Saeta Rubia

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  10. madridball

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    Real Madrid
    May 18, 2025
    Very impressed with Gonzalo Garcia so far.

    What a way to step up during Mbappe absence.

    Great profile to have in the squad.
     
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  11. AppleBob86

    AppleBob86 Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 11, 2018
    Looking forward to a successful hate watch on Atletico this evening. :coffee:
     
  12. Saeta Rubia

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    After assessing the situation, FIFA has concluded that it’s difficult to determine whether a racist insult took place as there is no video evidence.

    Rüdiger claims he got racially insulted and Pachuca’s Cabral claims he said “Get up, you sh*tty coward.” @MarcA
     
  13. Saeta Rubia

    Saeta Rubia Member+

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    Xabi's short interview post match.

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  14. Xourtois

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  15. YOUNGSTARS87

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    Dec 21, 2005
    They also have the advantage European clubs had prior to this summer edition; playing the tournament mid-season so they're in some kind of form and rhythm.
     
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  16. J-Mezzy

    J-Mezzy Member+

    Real Madrid
    Colombia
    Oct 14, 2013
    Orlando
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    I believe brasileirao will only get better

    I’d rather they keep
    Taking Colombian talent there than to other European clubs that don’t necessarily would play them
     
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  17. AppleBob86

    AppleBob86 Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 11, 2018
    Nil penalty to Atletico. VAR said no :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
     
  18. boeder

    boeder Member+

    Real Madrid
    Brazil
    Feb 27, 2013
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    I think it got to his head.
     
  19. AppleBob86

    AppleBob86 Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 11, 2018
    Atletico. Win and still get knocked out. Even better
     
  20. WhiteRM

    WhiteRM Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 17, 2024
    As I already said a few days ago, Inter Miami and Palmeiras will face each other to avoid meeting Paris.
     
  21. hector_br

    hector_br Member+

    Feb 13, 2007
    This can be ugly and we may even lose 2nd spot to Porto. I can feel the anxiety our team oozes on the pitch. Messi's presence will make it worse.
     
  22. Nathanial Essex

    Nathanial Essex Member+

    Real Madrid
    England
    Mar 19, 2017
    Let's not be so quick to completely write off Asensio. Obviously has something going on.
     
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  23. J-Mezzy

    J-Mezzy Member+

    Real Madrid
    Colombia
    Oct 14, 2013
    Orlando
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    Miami with the counter goal

    come on Palmeiras
     
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  24. Raul-7

    Raul-7 Member+

    Real Madrid
    Spain
    Aug 17, 2006
    I want PSG to face that team and knock them out; they're going to try and get Messi to the final. :mad:
     
  25. YOUNGSTARS87

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    Dec 21, 2005
    JM por favor
     

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