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La Liga is definitely a tougher league than the Brasilerao. I just don't think there can be any debate on that. Tactically superior, and play with more compact defenses. More double marking and zone defenses too, whereas in Brazil the defenders just mindlessly charge the attacker with the ball.

Why does Del Bosque like Xabi Alonso so much?

Well most people know that he is not the best player in the world. Only fan boys say that. Neymar is definitely not a "fraud" waiting to be found out. But he is also not anything close to the phenom he has been made out to be by some. Its one thing to perform at a high level in the...

He was decent. This Brazilian national team won't threaten for the World Cup, though. They're just not that good.

Because Real would surely sell players to accomodate him. It would not be unlike Madrid at all to sell any of the likes of Higuain, Dive Maria, or Benzema to make room for him. CR is untouchable over there. He'll play where he wants all the time. Plus you know they'd be more than willing to...

Truthfully, I think Real Madrid offer would be more tempting than Barcelona. At Real, he'd make more money, he'd have a guaranteed starting spot, and he'd be able to drift around wherever he likes, unlike at Barca where he'd have to fight for playing time, play a disciplined role where his...

Saw the whole game. Had some moments of flashiness but overall didn't deliver. I don't see him becoming a consistent goal scorer on the level of CR either. He's got the skills and athleticism, but he relies too much on tricks and in Europe that will get him nowhere.

Its a huge move. The kid is 20 and is used to a certain way of playing football. He's used to the Brasilerao. If he moves to Barcelona(Seems inevitable), he'll be in a different country, playing in a tougher league, and with more pressure on his shoulders. Plus he won't have guaranteed...

The hype seeems to have died down since the Olympics. Doesnt mean we wont get him, but there were some proclaiming him the best player in the world prior to the games. Of course once he scores a goal against those shitty defenses in Brazil, it'll probably start again.

25 million for me is a fair deal. Considering the credentials and ability of the player. Now if he performs at the same level in Europe that he does in Brazil, then that raises the value up. But 40 million is too much, and from what I'm willing to bet, he's likely to go for at least 60...

Something happened that stunted Bojan's growth as a player. I don't know if maybe it was because Pep didn't trust him like he trusted Villa and Pedro, but at some point, Bojan just stopped developing and never took his game to the next level.

It doesn't matter how they go in, a goal is a goal. He may not be the best striker in the world but he is quality when he is on his game.

Alba over Adriano for me. IMO he offers more to us in attack and is less prone to mistakes.

Thats how desperate they are to beat us. If it means parking the bus, then they'll do it. Regardless of players like Ronaldo and Benzema on their side whom are more than capable of scoring. They're just impotent when they play Barca. But it just shows how superior Barca are. Not even at 100...

I still love Valdes. But tonight was very bad. Terrible.

Song still needs some time. Though I wouldn't have minded seeing him if we are holding a slight lead late in the game.

To be honest, I don't see Real hitting the heights of last season. Thats the best they've looked as a team in YEARS and only beat us because we were crippled with injuries to key players and stuff. Plus they put so much of their energy into getting La Decima and still couldn't get it done...

I wouldn't mind seeing him come on as a sub towards the end. Especially if the game is close in the dying minutes. I wonder how Tito will use him.

How did he miss that shot at 2:35?? Anyhow, no denying his skills and talents. Great golazo at 4:45. But he'll have a much harder time showcasing them against the super teams of La Liga, EPL, Bundesliga, and Serie A. The defenses are much more organized and compact.

My understanding was that tomorrow we'll find out for sure.