A match where we could have done much better, here’s what I feel contributed to the 1-1 outcome. Injury: The biggest blow that we received was in the first fifteen minutes itself. You can’t pinpoint anybody out here, but I guess the cold, some poor warm…
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Real Madrid locked horns with CSKA Moscow in Russia, Jose Mourinho made a few surprising changes. Marcelo was on the bench, Fabio Coentrao started instead of the Brazilian. As expected Benzema started ahead of Higuain, Jose Callejon was handed a start by Jose Mourinho.…
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The Champion's League resumes play finally! Yeah yeah, I know technically it already resumed last week, but until Madrid plays it doesn't count. Madrid resumes its march towards its tenth title with a journey to the frigid block of ice that is Russia…
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Real Madrid will travel to Russia to take on CSKA Moscow in the 1st leg of the knock round of the Champions League. The temperature in Russia is much different from the temperature in Spain, the players will have to acclimatize quickly and get on with usual business. Scoring…
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In the past few weeks, we’ve seen quite a brilliant transition. Barcelona is going absolute downhill and Madrid are slowly but surely showing the world the prowess this team has. The players, the supporting staff, the whole club – they all are having a certain…
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No I am not making a sagely prediction that Barcelona will receive support from the arbitrators in this weekend's match, but instead I am speaking of a match gone by. As shocking as this is, Mourinho's Madrid is involved in a scandal. Unlike those of the past, and those…
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As expected a host of changes were made by Real Madrid for this game, Casillas was rested and Adan started in goal. Raul Albiol, Varane, Arbeloa all started the match in defense for Real Madrid. Nuri Sahin finally started a game for the away team, Granero and Callejon also…
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Hey guys! This afternoon, Apakshit, Tanuj, Umid and I discussed last night's game. You can hear their views and explanations in the audio below (also available on Youtube; hopefully our next Q&A will be available on iTunes as well). It was very interesting and I'm looking…
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Real Madrid made several key changes to their starting line-up knowing that they had already progressed to the knockout round of the Champions League. Christiano Ronaldo was given some much deserved rest, Varane started the game in defense. Sahin also started the game,…
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Real Madrid will entertain Dinamo Zagreb at home after a thrilling away win against Valencia, Real Madrid are yet to concede a goal in the Champions League after having played 4 games. The game is inconsequential because the home side are already through to the round of…
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Hey readers and listeners! Today we have another insightful Q&A with Apakshit, Ashay and Tanuj regarding Real Madrid's last Champions game against Lyon. Here are the topics we discussed: General feeling about the game Differences in strategy and styles of play…
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Another match, another victory. Madridistas expect nothing less, but how did the individual players do for both sides? Here, we take a look at who did their reputation some benefit and who is wishing perhaps they hadn't even shown up at the stadium. Winners: Cristiano…
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Madrid traveled to France to take on Lyon in an away game, Lyon were beaten comprehensively in their last game against Madrid. Madrid went into this game having won all three of their matches this season in the Champions League. As expected Mourinho made changes to the…
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Real Madrid have won all their Champions League games thus far and will surely be looking to extend this good run of form in the competition. Lyon will be deprived of the services of Michel Bastos, a thigh injury is going to keep the winger out for about three weeks. The…
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Even though we're barely into the Champions League this season (depends on how you define being halfway through the group stage), the favorites for the European title are always decided every year at the very outset. Real Madrid has always been at the forefront when it…
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Since Gaëlle is out kicking butt at her karate class I’ve opted to go ahead and post this Q&A session myself. This is our first attempt at an audio Q&A recorded over Skype. Although the sound could be better, it’s great to hear Tanuj (@realmadrid_rock) and…
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There was a lot of talk before the game yesterday about how Lyon have been our 'bestia negra' for a long time. For a very long time; and how we seem to get cold feet everytime we face opposition of midtable caliber. The Lyons, the Romas, and the Zaragozas of the world have…
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Sergio Ramos and Pepe both started in defense for Real Madrid, Sami Khedira was selected ahead of Lass Diarra and Higuain who has been in fine scoring form dropped to the bench, former Lyon player in Karim Benzema started the game for Real Madrid. Real Madrid took time…
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Overview The European campaign continues! Having already dispatched Ajax and Zagreb, Madrid look to further cement their place at the top of the table. Lyon are perhaps the most daunting of our opposition, but with this being a home game it is expected that Madrid will…
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About 6 years ago, on a slightly chilly November night, I fulfilled a long standing dream, and flew about 7,500 kilometers into Barajas airport in Madrid. Starstruck and starry eyed, I walked past immigration, picked up my bags and climbed into a cab. With my extremely…
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