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!
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