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

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.

 

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.

 

So basically, Rüdiger didn’t get angry for no reason, he was actually subjected to racist slurs.

https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ne...s-racially-abused-by-pachucas-gustavo-cabral/

 

"In Argentina we...."

Yeah so we already know this idiot did it. I wonder how badly FIFA will make him and example because he's a nobody on a smaller side.

 

We've had this discussion before, not going to go there again. I definitely agree with your last sentence.

 

Brazilian clubs are upending the global order at the Club World Cup

Flamengo, Botafogo, Palmeiras and Fluminense are not as rich as European clubs but they have heart and heritage

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ld-cup-flamengo-botafogo-palmeiras-fluminense

 

Very impressed with Gonzalo Garcia so far.

What a way to step up during Mbappe absence.

Great profile to have in the squad.

 

Looking forward to a successful hate watch on Atletico this evening.

 

🚨 BREAKING: 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 pic.twitter.com/7S28moMtIG

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 23, 2025

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

 

Xabi's short interview post match.

My manager.pic.twitter.com/kmdz7jNZNz

— Druchk (@andruchk) June 22, 2025

 

Argentina might be very casual about racism given their history. But I support life time bans to teach the whole country a lesson about Racism if it is possible.

 

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.

 

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

 

Nil penalty to Atletico. VAR said no

 

I think it got to his head.

 

Atletico. Win and still get knocked out. Even better

 

As I already said a few days ago, Inter Miami and Palmeiras will face each other to avoid meeting Paris.

 

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.

 

Let's not be so quick to completely write off Asensio. Obviously has something going on.

 

Miami with the counter goal

come on Palmeiras

 

I want PSG to face that team and knock them out; they're going to try and get Messi to the final.

 

JM por favor