Real Madrid win over Mallorca

October 29, 2012 4:30 am Philippine Time

Stadium: Iberostar Estadi

FT: Mallorca 0-5 Real Madrid

Just another important win for Real Madrid as they try to keep up with the league leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, and they pull it out in a very good passion too. Mallorca was to be said not playing at their best but I think credit should be given enough to the Los Blancos who had taken advantage of their skills, talent and strategy. There are changes still since some key players were out, again we see Modric starting with Ozil, there's Essien and Ramos who played different positions not the same as before, and the result was thus amazing. First goal was as early on the 8th minute with Higuain coming from a pass and a poor defending of Mallorca. The shot was just perfect. Then second goal came from non other than Cristiano Ronaldo who had scored 8 consecutive times now, longest he had here in Real Madrid beating his previous of 7. That goal came from Higuain's pass with two other namely Ozil and Di Maria setting up the play. Halftime sees 0-2 for away team. Mallorca only had once chance and it was magnificently saved by The Saint Iker.

Second half sees more dominance from Real Madrid and a little showing and resistance from the home side. Third goal came from again Higuain and this time Cristiano Ronaldo return the favor to him passing a through ball to make it 0-3. After just less than 3 minutes, Higuain set up another through ball, which was a bit ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, but still Ronaldo able to shoot it pass the goal keeper. Wonderful 4th goal. Substitutions came Morata replacing Higuain, Albiol replacing Xavi Alonso then Callejon to Di Maria and good enough, Callejon added another one from an Ozil cross.

It is an important win for us, though we are still down 8 points. All is good and positive. There was yet indeed more records done by Cristiano Ronaldo,as he became the 2nd player in La Liga's history (after Isidro Lángara) to score +10 goals in the 1st 9 Liga matches in 3 consecutive seasons. He also tied with Butragueno and Pirri with 123 goals in Real Madrid's all time top liga scorer, and he did it with only in less than 3 seasons. Even Mourinho had his own record set having 31 away wins becoming the 3rd best team manager in the team's history.

Got a bit disappointed with this news though about news from Mallorca trainer Caparros, he said he was disappointed with Ronaldo jeering the fans and need humility. During the game saw tweets that fans were actually jeering and taunting Cristiano Ronaldo, something that I think was personally offensive, and Ronaldo react by putting his hand in his ear like saying (I can't hear you). Ronaldo was merely keeping himself still composed despite the taunts and the personal attack. He's not being arrogant. There's really going to be some people who will just see negative off him even if it's not there. But I know Ronaldo, whatever they say, it won't matter to him. What matters are the people who know him more.

The list for Balon D Or was announced and six players from Real Madrid was included namely Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Xavi Alonso, Karim Benzema and Mezut Ozil. Real Madrid has the most number of nominees with six followed by Barcelona with five. Hope one of them gets it. They definitely deserves it.

Again, Gracias Real Madrid for a good show!

Hala Madrid!

Real Madrid Second in Group of Death

UEFA Champions League Group D

Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Real Madrid

Going to Germany, Real Madrid was more than wary it will be difficult to win. Previous records does not favor them well and Dortmund was after all Bundesliga's Champion. And the fact that after the international break, the Whites just lost 3 regular full backs in Marcelo, Arbeloa and Coentrao.

The game though saw Los Blancos dominating the possession from at the start of the match. They have started with Khedira being back after an injury as well (and not playing at their La Liga game vs Celta Vigo) but after just 20 minutes, he had suffered pain and was substitute by Modric. Though Real Madrid kept the possession, there weren't many chances for them. It was the Germans who first scored at the 36' minute after Pepe losing possession of the ball, Iker Casillas had made previous saves prior to this goal, but this one, he can only do much. But just like the classic Real Madrid, the Germans just enjoyed the goal for a few minutes and the game was tied, with non other Cristiano Ronaldo scoring off an Ozil pass. He had a beautiful volley that lobbed above the goalkeeper as he had tried to get in front of Ronaldo. Cristiano said Calma.

Halftime saw the same, Real Madrid still having possession but no chances. It was still the Germans who had created most of their possessions and at 64' minute, after Iker Casillas clearing punch was a little weak and reach Dortmund's Schmelzer, they were up to 2-1. Real Madrid failed to do anything more, and Borussia made sure they won't by doing great defense too.

The game was a good one, it would have been better for us Madridista had they won or at least a draw, but with the game they and Borussia had shown, that was the correct tresult. They were down to the second spot in this Group but was only down by a point and was still ahead of three points to the third placer Ajax after Ajax beating Manchester City that same day. Everyone was optimistic, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Alonzo, it certainly was a long way to go.

I got amazed (and a little nervous) at one point when a fan enters a pitch and directly heads towards Cristiano Ronaldo at the 79' minute of the game. I have heard and read recent news of fans hurting the players (whether they are for or against the team/player) and I thought he'll hurt someone. Security was already following him though and what he did was really cute (and as described by an article a little too ambitious). He had motioned to swap shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo during the game. I don't know what Cristiano had said but he didn't seemed to be bothered by the fan at all. It was funny.

Also like what Jose Mourinho had said after they had lost, that all the other groups are jokes. Hahaha, expect something like that will come from Mou, but he do have a point, realizing that a League Champion will have to go to Europa League to qualify.

Before this game, Real Madrid was able to get three more points at La Liga after beating Celta Vigo. Cristiano Ronaldo scored off a penalty conceded by Ozil after Higuain made the game 1-0 with a difficult shot on a difficult angle. CR7 once again made records by scoring against all teams he had faced with Real Madrid. With his score as well in UCL against Dortmund, he's still the leading scorer with 5 goals in 3 appearances and it was actually the first time Real Madrid had lost after Ronaldo scored. That was an amazing record.

There was some issues again with Iker Casillas voting for Sergio Ramos first for Balon D Or giving him 5 points, Cristiano Ronaldo second for 3 points and Xavi (Barcelona) with 1 point. I don't mind it all though. The fact that he still voted for Ronaldo was good. And I think too everyone in Real Madrid deserves to be voted for that award.

Cristiano Ronaldo by the way continue to made some records by having his 100th cap in Portugal (although their qualifying games against Russia and Northern Ireland was forgetful) and was the third youngest to achieve it. One more thing that he had was getting 50 million plus likes in Facebook making him the most popular athlete in that social network. Many people would said they wouldn't care but I bet they liked him too in Facebook. Hahaha. Sweet enough of Ronaldo, he had a contest and ask his fans to send pics of them and represent their countries and he'll post the best. As of the moment, he had posted cool pics of fans already (and Philippines was included...cool). Me and my fellow CR7 fan was planning to create one too, but I doubt if it will be chosen. Hahaha. Still I'm happy for Cristiano no matter what.

Also happy for Iker Casillas, he's about to received Prince of Asturias Award with fellow NT teammate and one of his closest friend at Barcelona Xavi Hernadez.

So proud of Iker because he really exemplifies true sportsmanship, hard work and friendship as well.

Looking forward to more of their games. Just so happy seeing them, seeing them play, and seeing them work hard too. I hope some of the Real Madrid guys will be back soon. As I have heard Arbeloa and Coentrao could be back after their next game in La Liga this Sunday. Hope for a full recovery of Marcelo too after a successful surgery. Marcelo is an example of hope and happiness and that made it so promising he will be back soon.

Gracias Real Madrid! Till next time!

Hala Madrid!

Fan trying to swap shirt with Cristiano Ronaldo

Calma

Cristiano Ronaldo and Iker Casillas

One of the amazing saves by Iker Casillas

Real Madrid XI

Cristiano Ronaldo level it to 1-1

Sergio Ramos

Cristiano Ronaldo's Hot Scoring Week and a Very Amazing El Classico

UEFA Champions League Ajax vs Real Madrid

October 4, 2012 2:45 am Philippine Time

Cristiano Ronaldo just scored a hat-trick in their La Liga game before this, and then he followed it up with another hat-trick here in UCL making him the 9th all-time scorer in UCL. The game against Ajax was dominated by Real Madrid. Even Ajax admitted that they didn't played well and it costs them much. Ronaldo and Real Madrid scored the first goal in the first half from a Benzema pass and although Real Madrid actually had more chances, it was still great. Then second half showed more goals and all amazing ones. I was delighted to see Kaka starting for Real Madrid and he provided quality minutes just the same. He had some chances and set up some as usual, and then his amazing cross to Benzema and Karim just equally making it more amazing by doing a bicycle kick for their second goal. That's awesome. Ajax was able to score to make it 1-2 and just like the old conceded goals by Real Madrid, it was yet another one from a set-piece this time from a corner. Ajax threatened and they could have equalized, getting more possessions, but Cristiano Ronaldo was just unstoppable to get his first UCL hat-trick. In the 79th minute he had a  shot from outside the area and it was really great. It's a pass from Benzema too and after just two minutes Ronaldo scored again lobbing a shot off the goalkeeper to make it 1-4. It's the usual Ronaldo perhaps. With that space so wide for Ronaldo, it's just going to be difficult for other teams goalkeeper to stop him. It's great. Real Madrid was on top of their group with 6 points and showing good signs they are back.

Again, everyone who played, played awesome. Just so happy to see Kaka and playing so well. There's some controversies again surrounding them, with Ozil coming off the bench and Modric not playing at all. But just the same, it was only the newspapers who's making it sound it's a controversy. Real Madrid players, assured, they were all good. I'm okay with it.

La Liga El Classico Barcelona vs Real Madrid

October 8, 2012 1:50 am Philippine Time

Everyone was waiting for this. The whole world to be exact. Everyone, internet, newspaper, even here in the Philippines, it's all been anticipated. And waiting for it was all worth it. The game could have not ended more fitting than these. Fulltime scores at 2-2, with Messi two goals, Cristiano Ronaldo two goals. My reaction, does it really always have to be them??? For this one, I say yes. They were the best. But watching the game, it was more than that of course. Playing at Away side, Real Madrid started the game well. They had some chances from Sergio Ramos, from Karim Benzema, and it shed a light that they can actually pull one out. And they did. Cristiano Ronaldo opens up the scoring in the 23rd minute and was the first ever to score 6 consecutive times on an El Classico. He had silenced the Barca fans but just for a while. Messi scored and equalized after some misses from inside. That could have been stopped, but that's Messi, so yeah, that's just understandable too. After that Messi goal, Barcelona seems to dominate the game by then but halftime was tied at 1-1. Then came second half, possession was still dominated by Barcelona although they really weren't able to make some shots too. Then again, from a conceded free-kick, Messi again scored and make it 2-1 at the 61st minute. It's an amazing free-kick (although I have to be bias and say Ronaldo's free kicks were more awesome and powerful), and sad for Real Madrid as they were down. But after just five minutes, again Cristiano Ronaldo scored and make it 2-2. You just can't complain more. They were both amazing and having to watch these two was just a good feeling. Sad though because Ronaldo injured his shoulder and was in pain for some time though he finished the game. I just hope that he will be okay.

I just have to agree with Mourinho, we fans were treated with yet another best game. We enjoyed it all and it's thanks to both the teams Real Madrid and Barcelona, its thanks to all the players, it's thanks to two of the world's best Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Gracias Real Madrid!!! Gracias Cristiano Ronaldo!

Hala Madrid!

Cristiano Ronaldo Hat-Trick vs Deportivo

October 1, 2012 1:50 am Philippine Time

FT Scores: Real Madrid 5-1 Deportivo

Deportivo actually scored the first goal in the 16th minute, I couldn't get any devastated. I thought immediately, again??? WTF, we are at home! Hahaha, this is perhaps what you'll feel if you really don't know your team that much, that certainly was the case for me. I was in doubt that they can get back, especially since they weren't able to do it against Sevilla too. But again, just like the game against Man City in UCL, and fortunately for me, Real Madrid proved me wrong, especially Cristiano Ronaldo. Angel Di Maria was awarded the penalty kick after he was brought down by the Deportivo defender and Cristiano took it and the game is tied at all 1. Then it was also Di Maria who scored a header to make it 2-1 then Cristiano Ronaldo, another header to make it 3-1 after halftime. I wanted to jump up and down while working but can't so I kept my gladness inside and thank Him for guiding my team. Another good news came for me, when another fave of mine Kaka, was sent in for Ozil at the half. I was so happy. Kaka deserves to play not only for the fact that he is already an amazing player, but because he's still working hard, practising, and patiently waiting, for him to be given the chance again. After he scored a hat-trick on a friendly game by Real Madrid, just so happy that coach Mou gave him the chance. It's not a perfect game but he's still well. He had some assists but shots were saved, he had some shots too and he was the one who'd been awarded the other penalty kick converted by Cristiano after a handball from Deportivo. And I thought I had it all on this game, when, Pepe, again, another personal fave of mine, scored the 4th goal of Real Madrid off a header too! That's just amazing! We win, we got the three points, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 3, Kaka played, Pepe scored. As I said, it couldn't get any better. (But I'm sure it will... :)) Cristiano Ronaldo was on top of Real Madrid's scorers, break some record being the 9th all-time scored in RM, scoring his 155 goals in 153 RM appearances, second to score a hat-trick in this season's La Liga after Falcao, and now tied with Messi with 6 goals. It's not much, I mean, everything was just starting, but this, this of course is already good.

Again, so happy with the Real Madrid win. And I just can't wait to watch them next time again.

Oh, did you see the celebrations? It was all nice right?? Hahaha. I was like looking at news if they had noticed something different again with it. Fortunately, non caught their attention. Hehe

Gracias Real Madrid! Usted es impresionante!

Hala Madrid!!!