The Front: El Mundo Deportivo (03.02.2012)
PUYOL TAKES CHARGE OF THE TEAM
The Captain is showing a big commitment in the most delicate moment
Puyi, with the goals he has scored, is the one who has allowed Barça to be almost in the Copa final.
Messi has been called the same amount of fouls than Pepe! (16)
Top secret: We reveal what Pep asked the players for in Mestalla
MD’s Report: Madrid do put pressure on Barça.
Wow. Didn't realise messi was so dirty/pepe was such a saint….
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Puyol for manager! (or at least "passion coach")
Also, it's probably already been mentioned but interesting "Enter Madrid, Exit Barca" article by Graham Hunter in the latest FourFourTwo.
@Richzorz: seen the edition? Do tell us what Hunter said about how Madrid toppled Barca. Urgent plsssssssss.
Yeah, basically talks about how madrid have progressed in the last 2 seasons and are hungry to win, specifically mentioning players such as benzema who have stepped up a level.
How they have a new playing philosophy in order to exploit barca's weaknesses and improve in europe – a "supercharged counter-attacking game" combined with a style in imitation of barca when facing weaker opposition.
Talks about some of the media actions mourinho has taken (blaming khedira for a loss after being sent off, dropping ronaldo for a game last season) but steers clear of any eye-poking conspiracy-theory-spouting antics.
Also covers barca's lack of a good pre-season, injury woes, teams finding new ways to stop them, and guardiola's experimentation this season and how they've generally looked "more human"
Good read if you can get hold of a copy, also a shorter article comparing ronaldo and messi, summed up as ronaldo = excellent, messi = bettter + more likable…
(http://fourfourtwo.com/blogs/fourfourtwoview/archive/2012/02/01/in-the-new-issue-real-madrid-barcelona-psg-man-united-southport.aspx)
Thanks, my fellow cule. You're a darling.
exploit barca's weaknesses? oh, is that how they defeated us so often? oh… wait, never mind…
what the hell is he talking about? most games that really mattered barca completely outplayed this "new playing philosophy"
lol yeah i think "exploit weaknesses" can be translated as "have a chance against.."
Was it not same Graham Hunter who prophesied on TALKSPORT during the Cesc transfer saga, that Barcelona were wasting their time trying to drive down Cesc's transfer fee? He said Barca won't land Cesc. Today, GRAHAM HUNTER HAS PROVED HIMSELF NOTHING BUT A LIAR! Not only was Cesc landed for below the initial price, he's indeed with Barca now. So, who's this Hunter? He's not God Almighty and so, I refuse to believe a liar who says Madrid have toppled Barca to win Liga. He's a liar as far as I'm concerned!
To be fair a lot of people (myself included) didn't see Barca getting Cesc at the price they managed! He's also just written the book "Barca: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World"
You obviously have no clue what a "liar" is.
There is no captain like him. When we seem down, he pops up and rescues us with crucial goals! He has continued to pay his dues and has my full respect. Somebody tell Cesc that we demand more from him. Barca is obliged to win ALWAYS; we're not Arsenal where coach and players can while away several seasons trophy-less. Cesc, I know u're reading me: plsss… We have to overhaul Madrid at the top;so, Puyol, Messi, Alexis can't do this job alone!
Puyol for President!
Wonder what Pep asked of the players, and how Madrid put pressure on Barca….
Anyone read this edition by any chance?
Well, I think that EMD finally realized that a 7 point difference in the league is putting pressure on Barça to win every single match if they want to defend the title once again. That's how I figure it at least.
guy's forget about everything. we will win again, just say thank you to this Great Team and many beautiful moments that they gave to us : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5wO0fbOsZo&fe…