January 8, 2012
I don't even know where to start. The last time I wrote something about my Real Madrid was in December when we won against Atletico Madrid. Then a lot of things had happened. We saw the team trailing by sixteen points in La Liga table till now, we saw them being drawn against Manchester United in Champions League, we saw them losing the first leg of their Copa Del Rey match against Celta, the benching of Iker Casillas, the red card of Adan, then lastly Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho losing in the FIFA Ballon D Or for the World's Best Player and World's Best Coach. As a Madridista, these things that had happened seems to dampened my spirit, it was sad.
To tell the truth, although in La Liga,though it had already been concluded that Real Madrid will not have a chance on the title, I am not worrying that much anymore and I have accepted it. I won't even want to know the reason why, nor blame anyone. It happens. You win sometimes, you lose some times. But I'm glad with the optimism of the players, coaches and everyone from the squad, they will keep on fighting. They will try to win games, right now, that's important.
In Copa del Rey, this Wednesday will be the 2nd leg and of course Real Madrid is expected to win, they're always was. Just like the games in La Liga, this is equally important, so much important that Coach Mou decided to bench Iker the second time in La Liga, he said whoever will play in the game against Real Sociedad will play in the game against Celta. I know Iker is the big thing in Madrid, I just don't understand why people, especially the media can't accept Mou's decision. Mou was correct, Adan was wrongly punished about it. And the fans whistling in Bernabau against Mou and Adan were equally sad. I'm not going to think anymore what will happen next after this. All I know right now is I'll keep on believing in Mou and the rest of the squad.
Then there's the Ballon D Or. Yes, I'm totally hoping that somehow, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mourinho will win it. First because Ronaldo, although came in second in the most goals in calendar year, was very instrumental in claiming a La Liga title, that he had some equally awesome records scoring six times against one of the best team Barcelona, that he had a record of scoring against all La Liga teams he had faced, had somehow helped his Portugal side in Euro semifinals. But no, these other facts don't seem to matter. He came second in the voting. He wasn't the fave to win and somehow he knew it. He can't seem to please everyone. I don't want to go any further to comparing Messi to Ronaldo. I don't want to join your debate, I'm a Real Madrid fan and I'm a Cristiano Ronaldo fan. He had done great things for Real Madrid, and for that he will the best for us. I don't want to know the reason why they can't seem to like the guy, why it seems that some can't appreciate what he's doing, because I know, that somehow, even if people don't tell, even if they don't vote for him as the best, even if they say CR7 is only second to Messi, football won't be the same without Cristiano Ronaldo. Life will does go on. I, will continue to enjoy what he's doing and he will do for Real Madrid and for football. And I'm sure at the back of your mind, you guys will thank him for all of what he's done.
With World Best Coach, I think I'm the only one to have dreamt that Jose Mourinho will get it. He had finally end Barcelona's reign in Spanish Football, he had set some awesome records too with Real Madrid, and yet, still few had thought he had done better. Against Del Bosque of the Spanish National Team, it was understandable he won't win it. For afterall, Spain is the number one in terms of football, and Vicente had lead them, still I was thinking, Coach Mou might have a chance. Of course, I'm totally wrong. One thing that I realized, Mou and Cristiano were the same, they can't pleased anyone, not with their winning ways, not with the way they play. They've been tag as arrogant, and everything they say, they will add some colors on it, they will never win an award decided by votes by media people or other teams or players. Not against some lovable guys too. But knowing Mou, I doubt he even mind it. That's one good thing about Mou, and perhaps, one of the most hated, his characteristic of having a strong personality. But me, I won't have it any other way.
Somehow, when they lose something, a game or an award, it made me sad, and I'm thinking it was just as hard to be a fan. But, at the same time I realize, this same team is keeping me happy, with their win, with their attitudes, with their skills, their hard work, and probably yes, with their looks too. I'm glad, I'm just glad to be a Madridista. I'm being inspired by them just the same. I'm very fortunate to be a fan of this team.
Side notes:
While I was being a bit low when Cristiano didn't win the award, there's some things along the way that made ne glad. The support of Marcelo, Iker, Sergio and Xabi was one of them, then there's how people interpret Cristiano's reaction, I don't know about them, but I felt he knew what was coming and he had accepted it. There's also the press conference, on how Cristiano down plays his rivalry over Messi, Cristiano seems to be jolly on all the pics and vids. Also when they announce the FIFA XI, CR7 have three kids with him when he got the award, and I like what the kid asked him and what he had answered. Then saw some tweets too regarding Sergio and not bringing Ozil with him, haha too mean. I've also seen the wonderful support of fellow Madridista to Cristiano Ronaldo. It's overwhelming to stand with Ronaldo's side. I hope he knows, he's the best for us.
Real Madrid will always be the best, the players, the coaches, and all Madridista in my heart. I'm glad to be a part of them. Just so glad.
January 10, 2012 4:30 am Philippine Time
Real Mardrid vs Celta Vigo 4-0 (agg 1-2)
We are on to the quarterfinals of Copa del Rey, and what a way to do it!
Going to this match, media all over were still wondering if Iker will be bench since he technically played the last match against Real Sociedad, but he did start the game. Also, some were wondering how will Cristiano Ronaldo play given that he had just lost the Ballon D Or, but after this game, I think people will believe Ronaldo now, life will go on with him.
The game was just awesome for Real Madrid, full time scores at 4-0 with Cristiano Ronaldo getting his 18th hat trick for the Whites, and also getting his 174 goals in 172 appearances for them. More than those awesome goals was exemplary display too from everyone, Modric, Varane notably, Sergio (though he got an unfair second yellow and was sent off), Khedira with another goal and non-other than the Saint Iker. During the second half where Celta tried to pressure Real Madrid, he was there to make some awesome saves. But of course, really this was Cristiano Ronaldo's day. 3 goals, 1 assists. He ran an awesome 75 km/h speed to get his third goal, fouled and tackled many times, and yet, he can't be stop. If you think Cristiano was sad about last few days award, I wonder how he will be if he is happy. No matter, I'm too glad with the game. I really love it. And Coach Mou? He did the right thing. We only have to trust him.
This is just a good indication, that as promised by our players, good things will happen in 2013. I just can't wait for more.
Hala Madrid! Gracias!
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