Real Madrid (A) | Pre-Match Thread

[abu13]

Gundogan over Fern ffs. I just don't get Pep sometimes

It was never a choice between them to be fair, Pep has said that Ferny is a centre back now and he wont change

 

[roy.or.r]

Sorry Pep Gundagon in before Fernadinho or David you're having a laugh. Peps consistency playing Gundy as one of the more forward midfielders is absolutely baffling. Either Im blind or Pep wants out so he can concentrate on catching Liverpool. Hope im wrong.

What???

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Of course Gundogan gets the nod

Ilkay must have some dirt on Pep

 

[dubblue]

Clearly prioritising Villa on Sunday.

 

[domalino]

Best left back on the pitch will be mendy

We're going to hear that joke so many times.

 

[brummie blue]

Excellent team. Otamendi had very poor performances earlier in the season but is a CB. Dinho isn't a good CB for me, had 2-3 good performances in 25 games or something. Let's hope Otamendi and Laporte do better than Dinho which is not a given.

Said numerous times Kun is far from being a firm starter in a game like this. He didn't start at rags because Pep took the game very seriously, and not because it was just a cup game. For all his weaknesses Gabby provides much more energy and battling qualities. I very much hope that Sergio will score if we need his help tonight. He will probably start in the 2nd leg though.

agree on Fernandinho, and Oti is better for having Laporte next to him.

 

[razman]

Why o why Pep

 

[Akpowell]

I think Gabby is a better fit, he closes down quicker, presses better and covers more ground and gives 100%

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

was hoping to see a Rodri - Dinho midfield.

 

[blueballs84]

Why the fuck is crouch doing our game,saying the players will all be phoning their agents in the summer,at least we have joe on the panel

I don't turn the TV on anymore until 30 seconds before the game.