Thursday, February 7, 2013

Happy Birthday Cristiano Ronaldo

February 5, 2013

I've been very truthful when I said that Cristiano Ronaldo was my reason why I had loved and is loving football. I first saw him on a commercial and have to admit I got curious because he really is good looking and the description to him says he is the most famous footballer. When I saw him play, I understand it too well why.

I've read a lot about him, positive and negative alike. I've watched past videos, I've almost watched every game of Real Madrid, and his stints with Portugal, there's no doubt he is one of the best, for us Madridista - he is the best. The way he gives everything is just amazing, talent-wise, clearly he have it. I adore his long-range shots and free-kicks, I am perplex with his aerial prowess, I am in awe of his amazing speed. Watching him was never boring. Outside the pitch, he is one interesting person. He have the antics that says he is arrogant, with his goal celebrations that were bragging (well, he really have the right to do so), with some of his interviews where he says what he really have in mind, when he doesn't sugar coat on things, but I personally believe he is a person with a very good heart. What he did to help others were an example of it, whenever he speaks something about his son and family and friends, you'll see how sincere he is. I felt his good heart. I felt, just like everyone, he has a passion towards people. I felt those who knew him close enough are lucky.

This will not be enough to describe how I like the guy much. One thing is for sure, he brings so much joy to me, whenever he is playing and out of the pitch. He inspires me. What he have done and will do for Real Madrid, I am just thankful.

I'm glad there's Cristiano Ronaldo. On his birthday, with fellow Madridistas, we celebrate it as well and talk about the person who had made our footballing world more than amazing. We decided to do it at McDonalds, where he said in an interview one time he want to go without being notice! hahaha! And we had this wonderful cake too!

If Cristiano Ronaldo will one time read this, I wanted to say thank you so much. And continue to be the best that you already are. We are with you, no matter what!

God bless you more Cristiano Ronaldo! Gracias!

Our birthday cake for Cristiano Ronaldo

How we wish we can treat him to Mcdo one day! LOL

Madridista Aissa and Cristel




Saturday, February 2, 2013

To Fellow Madridista - Thank You

Living in the Philippines, it was a bit hard to follow and support my fave football team Real Madrid. Of course, there's internet that can provide you with all the news, but the feeling of being one of the fans is not the same if you don't have friends who love them like I do. The feeling of appreciating the team won't be the same if you don't have someone to share it with. The thing is, I only have 4 friends I personally know who love Real Madrid. The good thing was 2 of them are my workmates so we got to exchange our views, watch the games together, got happy with the wins together and got sad with the losses too. But, just like the old cliche, the more the merrier.

Social networking sites is one of the best medium to interact with fellow fans. In twitter, I am following the most awesome Real Madrid info accounts, they share news, pictures, their views about the game, more importantly, their love for Real Madrid. Rmadridgirl is one the best that I've followed so far, very truth on her views, but still loyal, and funny too! Then there's Rmadridinfo, which are my fave when it comes to play by play updates, then the the facts account, like RealMadridplace, RealEsparta, MadridistaFacts, InfoCristiano, and even the spanish one, RMFutbolOnline. My fave of all though was Madridismo.org. Their tag 'for the fans, by the fans' is just the best. They share the same passion toward Real Madrid, but at the same time, being equal and truthful with all the news. They had their own pics, vids, had their own questions at press conferences, and they will share you what they had experienced. Whenever I'm reading, checking their pics, vids, their articles, I felt at home. I felt I'm in Spain, I felt being a true Madridista. They had their fanzone at their site where I get to share my feelings, my views, and I got to chat with some fans too! It's awesome! Now, they just totally made my day (probably this will go on for weeks) when they took time to do my request about their personal accounts and experience upon meeting the Real Madrid themselves. I'm just asking for some few views, they've given me so much more.


It's my plan/dream now to visit Spain one day. I wanted to see Real Madrid's game, I wanted to sing for them at the stadium. That's all part of my plan, but more than that, I also dream of meeting this fellow Madridista as well that had made me felt right at home! I'm very much looking forward to that guys! Again, you are all the best!


alcr7

Real Madrid vs Getafe and El Clasico

January 27

(Higuain, Cristiano Hat trick)


The game was being anticipated because of a lot of things. What will be Real Madrid's game, after all the issues that was brought up? After Iker's injury? 

They started the game with a get-well soon shirt to Iker. Adan played the post and he was welcomed by the fans. Before this too, a new (and somewhat old) Madridista was brought to Real Madrid as Diego Lopez, a former Madridista, came back and signed by the team. It's a good news for all.


The game was at noon and the team started a little slow. They had some chances but Getafe was able to held down Madrid, with their goalkeeper being the man of the first half making some awesome saves esp against Cristiano Ronaldo. Then second half, it was the usual Real Madrid, taking advantage of their attacks. Sergio Ramos opened up the scoring when Getafe goalkeeper weren't able to clear the ball on a corner. Getafe were complaining because they're claiming Carvalho had fouled the keeper but goal was allowed. It was a good welcome back for Sergio Ramos who had spent 4 games on ban. Then an awesome 10 minutes of Cristiano Ronaldo. First was from a brilliant through ball from Ozil, second from a brilliant cross of Di Maria, then from a penalty conceded by Modric. It was his 16th hat trick, and he scored it perfectly, with left foot, header and a right foot. Ozil and Di Maria was amazing for those assists as well. Cristiano was subbed after the penalty shot by Benzema for precautionary measures as well to prepare for the El Clasico.

CR7 just set some records too having scored 100 goals in the home turf with 87 appearances. He also have his 300 club goals too. It was pretty amazing. He's the best in the world. It was a pretty good warm-up for him going to the Clasico in Copa del Rey, as Messi- on his match scored four goals.








January 30
Copa del Rey Semifinals 1st leg


Regardless how some said that El Clasico was too overrated, many are still anticipating of it. There are some games too but I doubt few had not concentrate on the Clasico. It was still the main match of every match.

First half had a lot of chances going on. As early as 2 minutes Cristiano Ronaldo made his presence felt attacking the defense and Pique had no other choice but to tackle him hard as he heads into the area. Ronaldo conceded a freekick at the left wing, close to the box. Barca keeper Pinto was awesome to save the shot though. It was a pretty freekick but the keeper was prepared for it. Some more minutes, some more chances for both teams, some rare misses as well.

Then came second half, an error in defense cause Real Madrid to concede a goal as Fabregas intercept a lose ball by Carvalho and made it one against one to Lopez. He slot the goal home and Barca led the game. But despite that, despite Barca also leading in possession, despite them holding off Cristiano, there's one kid, his first time El Clasico who's already doing havoc againt the Barca offense. Varane had always been solid when Mou put him to start, this was just like the usual. But it wasn't. He's definitely more amazing. Xavi of Barca could have put it to 2-0 but Verane was there to block the shot in the goal line. He's also one of those that made Messi's life a little difficult with Essien, Alvaro and Xabi Alonso. Then on the 81st minute, Ozil create a brilliant cross and to cap Verane's performance, he scored on a header to equalizes. For a 19 year old, for a first timer, the match had been perfect for him. Despite missing some key players with Iker and Pepe's injury and Sergio, Di Maria and Coentrao serving suspensions, drawing against a powerful team was a very good result. And the fact was we could have won it with all those close chances as well. It was a good game. I'm just equally happy it's over because it's nerve wracking, but I can't wait for the second leg anymore!

Cristiano Ronaldo's scoring streak in El Clasico ended with 6. He played well but Barca's defense to him was equally effective too. Madridista were okay with the result.
This game certainly put some rest on some more issues as before this game, Sara Carbonero, Iker Casillas journalist girlfriend stated that there was indeed some separations of the players to Mou. Madridista were surprised something like this will came from her. Personally, I am amazed, I just thought iker just tried hushing it up and then there's that. Some take it against Sara, some take it against Iker, but the Clasico overshadowed it somehow.

It's always a priviledge to watch this game! Always. I'm not going to get tired of it. It's all good.


Side notes;

After this game, there was a news from Punto Pelota, that Messi insulted Arbeloa when the latter was in the parking lot with his family. No one had confirmed that news yet but it did seems Messi was upset during the game, he has an aweful one, he had no shots on target at all. If it's true too I'm sure it will be forgotten soon enough. It doesn't matter to us anymore, we are just happy about the result, we are happy with Varane's game and some other. I'm glad to see them.




Hala Madrid!




alcr7











Real Madrid vs Valencia Week

The two teams met thrice in a span of nine days, starting out in Copa del Rey at the Santiago Bernabau, before heading out to Mestalla for 2 more, one in La Liga second round, then Copa del Rey's second leg. Valencia was the same team that Real Madrid met the first time to start the La Liga season and it was when Real Madrid drop two important points. Going to the first match, Real Madrid drop two more points against their game with Ossasuna, when Cristiano Ronaldo didn't play as he has to served suspension and the team went on to a scoreless draw.

January 16

1st leg of Copa del Rey; Santiago Bernabau FT: 2-0 (Benzema, Guardado OG)

This was the comeback game of Marcelo after being sidelined for almost three months, then of Cristiano after serving a one game suspension. Even Coentrao is back and he and Marcelo played each halves. Valencia complained on offsides calls that were perhaps questionable but as Coach Karanka said, it wasn't decisive. I remember so many fouls too on Cristiano, some hardly calls, and some hard fouls that didn't even get yellows. But the important thing was Real Madrid won and had a good lead heading to the 2nd leg. There was this news though that Mou and Cristiano had some arguing after the game. Players confirmed it but it said it was non more of an arguing about the game, and each voiced out their opinions. Then news hinted that Cristiano possibly can be bench in the La Liga game.


January 20
La Liga, Matchday - Mestalla, FT 0-5.
(Higuain, Di Maria II, Cristiano Ronaldo II)



To the disappointment of the press (perhaps) Cristiano Ronaldo was not bench by Mou. And when all the players of Real Madrid clicked together, they were just unstoppable. The game saw all the goals scored in the first half, a very clinical attacking Real Madrid at first, then a defensive one come 2nd half. Fourth clean sheet of Iker Casillas and a worst defeat of the Valencia, the game was really a statement from the Whites. We saw a very good form of Ozil, Di Maria, Khedira, then of course, Cristiano Ronaldo. It was amazing. Barcelona eventually lost afterwards and drop 3 points and though the gap was still big at 15, it was still good. 
It's amazing to see them all play well.


January 23
2nd leg Copa del Rey, Mestalla; FT: 1-1
(Costa, Benzema)

A draw was somewhat a very good result, since it means that Real Madrid was the semifinalist for the Copa del Rey. But the game will be remembered more for things that had happened that will affect the Los Blancos for a long time. At the 17th minute, Iker Casillas was accidentally hit by Arbeloa on the hand, and had his thumb broken. He was replaced by Adan afterwards. Then there's Di Maria and Coentrao being sent off as well. Fans including me was just glad there's no more 'casualty'. Left and right, we felt that Cristiano was fouled hard and yet just like old times no calls at all. But Iker's injury was the worst of all. Then another downing news, Marca (Spanish press) said that Iker and Sergio Ramos said to RM's president Florentino that if Mou didn't leave till the end of the season, they will. After the Valencia game, despite being in the semis against Barcelona, people were a bit sad of what was said and what had happened. Then Florentino, despite not usually commenting on news, held a press conference and denied the rumors that went out. He said it was only a way to destabilized the team. Iker and Sergio also sent an official statement that they never provided an ultimatum against their coach and that they only have respect for him. Marca stand firm with their news though although Real Madrid had made a legal actions against them as well.


It was a busy week for Real Madrid, they are all over the news, and their wins against Valencia was suddenly shadowed by all of it. Personally, it might be true that there are tensions among the players and the coach but I think it's just normal, among very competitive individuals who all want to win. I think they're making a big deal out of things because of Mourinho's personality. I certainly hope non of those was true. I hope they'll stay united no matter what. 












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