Real Madrid v Manchester United

Liam O

The thing that United really lack is composure on the ball. They've carried over the "don't close anyone with the ball down" attitude they've had all season too.

Andersonisgod

For Mourinho and Madrid it is very important that they take a lead to OT. His is a team created to counter attack and they are the finest in the world at it, even 2-1 would be a good score, meaning Man Utd would need a goal giving Madrid the chance to counter.

Seriously short memory on some Utd fans here. Yeah Raf is having a brutal game, but this same 'clown', and other things he's been called here, genuinely helped us cement a 12 point lead in the league last weekend in the same fixture where we threw away the league last year.

Get him off, definitely now with the yellow, but lets not get too carried away.

madcabbage

Hanging in so far. Raf needs to come off, it's not worth the gamble keeping him on! Jones kicking lumps out of the Madrid team!!

recylingbin

"Real Madrid Man Utd are like a rabbit in the glare of the headlights in the face of Manchester United's Real Madrids' attacks. But this rabbit comes with a suit of armour in the shape of two one precious away goals

Oranage2

Good exciting half of football. Rafael is really not at the races. I also fail to see what Kawaga does exactly. Overall Real dominating but stupid defending will always mean united have a chance to score.

Giggsy11

Rafael picked up the worst game to have a mare. Oh and it's nice to see the obvious one going on about it.

aindriu80

I didn't think much of Rooney in the first half.

Rayne Wooney

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Rafael picked up the worst game to have a mare. Oh and it's nice to see the obvious one going on about it.

Exactly like the Bayern game, I don't think he likes big games

Renn

klose wrote: »

Coentrao really dosent fancy his right, excellent game so far.

Hit the post with it, no?

Kirby

Andersonisgod wrote: »

For Mourinho and Madrid it is very important that they take a lead to OT. His is a team created to counter attack and they are the finest in the world at it, even 2-1 would be a good score, meaning Man Utd would need a goal giving Madrid the chance to counter.

They are dominating out there. They will dominate at old Trafford. They dont need to rely on counter attacks.

ShooterSF

Renn wrote: »

Hit the post with it, no?

Dunno but you are meant to hit the ball with it anyway!

supersean1999

stankratz wrote: »

Seriously short memory on some Utd fans here. Yeah Raf is having a brutal game, but this same 'clown', and other things he's been called here, genuinely helped us cement a 12 point lead in the league last weekend in the same fixture where we threw away the league last year.

Get him off, definitely now with the yellow, but lets not get too carried away.

What has all that got to do with this game, he is having a nightmare tonight but a good season, does that sound ok for u

Andersonisgod

Kirby wrote: »

They are dominating out there. They will dominate at old Trafford. They dont need to rely on counter attacks.

I agree that they are dominating and of course they are capable of that, after all they did win La Liga last season, but the ideal scenario is to have a lead going into the second half, force Man Utd to push for a goal in the second leg and exploit the space (something Madrid do better than any team)

Lord TSC

Liked how Kagawa was getting behind the defence in the first half of the first half. If we could get Chico on, I think he'd be good for a chance on goal...

Hulk Hands

The ABU's are hilarious. You know it really kills them inside, realising how far away they are from this level

Giggsy11

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Exactly like the Bayern game, I don't think he likes big games

Games against Liverpool, City, Chelsea, Arsenal or any team in the league says he relishes big games. He is a young defender who is bound to have few bad games.

the_monkey

recylingbin wrote: »

"Real Madrid Man Utd are like a rabbit in the glare of the headlights in the face of Manchester United's Real Madrids' attacks. But this rabbit comes with a suit of armour in the shape of two one precious away goals

Didn't someone say that for Madrid 12 years ago ?

Liam O

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Exactly like the Bayern game, I don't think he likes big games

He was great in the Bayern game up until his 2nd booking. He was grand in this until Ronaldo switched to the other side.

Pudsy33

Raf staying on, ballsy

darced

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Peppa Pig

Liam O wrote: »

He was great in the Bayern game up until his 2nd booking. He was grand in this until Ronaldo switched to the other side.

How was he after his second booking

Hank Scorpio

No changes

niallo27

Hulk Hands wrote: »

The ABU's are hilarious. You know it really kills them inside, realising how far away they are from this level

Utd look fairly far away from that level too in fairness.

recylingbin

the_monkey wrote: »

Didn't someone say that for Madrid 12 years ago ?

George Hamilton

keith16

niallo27 wrote: »

Utd look fairly far away from that level too in fairness.

Oh right, so who is playing here, fucking Trad Bricks?

Hulk Hands

niallo27 wrote: »

Utd look fairly far away from that level too in fairness.

I was talking about United's level. 12 points clear in the league and level with Madrid in the Bernabeu

aindriu80

Rooney looking a bit more useful so far.

Saorview looks better than Sky :S

Real will win this !

Rayne Wooney

niallo27 wrote: »

Utd look fairly far away from that level too in fairness.

1-1 at the Bernabeu......

edgecutter

Been impress by Jones.

Your Airbag

Raf wtf?

Nailz

Evans' left foot is great.

recylingbin

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I was talking about United's level. 12 points clear in the league and level with Madrid in the Bernabeu

Surely you mean RVP's level.
The rest of the team (rooney and vidic aside) aren't up to much.

niallo27

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I was talking about United's level. 12 points clear in the league and level with Madrid in the Bernabeu

Ya of course fans would love their teams to be in utd's position but it doesn't mean they are above criticism.

CSF

Ray Houghton

keith16

How is that not a free??

Professey Chin

How was that not a free!

Rezident

Refs bottled it.

adox

Ref bottles it.

Kylo Ren

This ref is crap.

darced

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GLaDOS

Foul on Evra for me

RandolphEsq

Oh what a surprise, Utd don't get a decision away. Sick of the refs this season.

kmart6

Shoulda been a foul and a red, ref really bottled it!

keith16

CSF wrote: »

Ray Houghton

What did Captain Hindsight say this time?

"He should a headied it George...."?

5starpool

Looked like a foul to me. Lucky boy.

Evra not fouled there?

The way he went down made it look like he made a meal of it

adox

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I was talking about United's level. 12 points clear in the league and level with Madrid in the Bernabeu

Seriously, I wouldn't even bother with them. The thread will be ruined.

dubmick

Joke of a ref. not on at this level.

Kerrigooney

Someone should tell Kagawa the game started 55 mins ago.