real.theoffside.com - 12/24/2007
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Hala Madrid! Good news, Madridistas! Your humble liveblogger is on the case for this monumental clash between La Liga titans Barcelona and our beloved Real Madrid. In the UK, the match will be broadcast at 6pm GMT on Sky Sports 3 for the first half and then on Sky Sports 1 for the second half. Strange folk, these Sky TV people…
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... chances were limited. The arrival of Bojan Krkic late in the match keyed the home side’s best moments, but they couldn’t beat Iker Casillas and suffered their first home loss of the season, which leaves Barca seven points back of Real heading into the winter break. (Highlights ...
Lowe On Ronaldinho’s Fall From Favor
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... After a sluggish showing in a home defeat to Real Madrid Sunday night, Ronaldinho was off to Brazil for La Liga’s winter break. Not a moment too soon, either, as ...
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Messi Hurt, Real Supporters Secretly Rejoice
theoffside.com 12/18/2007 — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxVz8mZjKU Barcelona beat Valencia 3-0 yesterday to keep pace with Real Madrid, who they trail by four points at the top of La Liga heading into this season’s first Clasico, to be played on Sunday. Barca fans ...
theoffside.com 12/18/2007 — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxVz8mZjKU Barcelona beat Valencia 3-0 yesterday to keep pace with Real Madrid, who they trail by four points at the top of La Liga heading into this season’s first Clasico, to be played on Sunday. Barca fans ...
Can Eto’o make up for the loss of Messi?
blogs.reuters.com 12/18/2007 — “They’ll be really happy about this in Madrid,” Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain said after news Lionel Messi would miss this weekend’s “clasico” against Real because of a torn thigh muscle. But ...
blogs.reuters.com 12/18/2007 — “They’ll be really happy about this in Madrid,” Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain said after news Lionel Messi would miss this weekend’s “clasico” against Real because of a torn thigh muscle. But ...
El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
soccernetlive.com 12/22/2007 — The mother of all football clashes: Barcelona against Real Madrid. El Clasico, as it is known in the Spanish press. Adding to the significance of this sold-out match at the Nou Camp is the fact that both Real Madrid and Barcelona, two most successful teams in Spain, are currently first and second in the Primera Liga.
soccernetlive.com 12/22/2007 — The mother of all football clashes: Barcelona against Real Madrid. El Clasico, as it is known in the Spanish press. Adding to the significance of this sold-out match at the Nou Camp is the fact that both Real Madrid and Barcelona, two most successful teams in Spain, are currently first and second in the Primera Liga.
Bleacher Report Best Of 2007: The David Beckham Story
bleacherreport.com 12/24/2007 — Stunning pundits across Europe, Beckham declared via a news conference in January 2007 that he would join the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS) after his contract with Real Madrid expired at the end of June. Among those stunned by the decision was Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello.
bleacherreport.com 12/24/2007 — Stunning pundits across Europe, Beckham declared via a news conference in January 2007 that he would join the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS) after his contract with Real Madrid expired at the end of June. Among those stunned by the decision was Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello.
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona
real.theoffside.com 12/26/2007 — Oh how bitter sweet victory tastes. Primera Division: Barca - Real Madrid 0-1 (23.12.2007) Uploaded by Olympi23 Im in the midst of the holiday season, so i will keep this brief. Real won, we played fairly well, Pepe and Baptista ...
real.theoffside.com 12/26/2007 — Oh how bitter sweet victory tastes. Primera Division: Barca - Real Madrid 0-1 (23.12.2007) Uploaded by Olympi23 Im in the midst of the holiday season, so i will keep this brief. Real won, we played fairly well, Pepe and Baptista ...
10 reasons why Barcelona have lost it all…
soccerlens.com 12/26/2007 — Here are ten reasons why Barcelona can no longer call the shots, or at least title-winning shots: 1) The side is very poorly organised. Despite a positive start against Real Madrid at home, they clearly went off track against more disciplined Los ...
soccerlens.com 12/26/2007 — Here are ten reasons why Barcelona can no longer call the shots, or at least title-winning shots: 1) The side is very poorly organised. Despite a positive start against Real Madrid at home, they clearly went off track against more disciplined Los ...
The Spanish Derby: Real Madrid won 1 - 0 to Barcelona (Video) — Soccer - Con Efecto Sports
Real Madrid got a very important victory 1 - 0 this Sunday against FC Barcelona. The merengues played a very serious game with enough concentration to avoid Barcelona best players. Baptista scored the single goal of the game the gave Madrid team the three points.
Barcelona tried everything but Real Madrid defense was perfect. Ronaldinho finally played but couldn’t avoid this bad ...
El Clásico: Real Madrid vence 1 - 0 al Barcelona y se aleja en la clasificación (Video) — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
Diciembre 23, 2007. Liga de España (Barcelona 0 - 1 Real Madrid –> El Clásico de Esapaña)
El Barcelona sufrió un duro golpe al caer 0 - 1 ante el Real Madrid en el Camp Nou. Con un gol de Baptista los merengues alargan a siete los puntos de ventaja sobre los culés y afrontarán con tranquilidad el parón de Liga.
Los de Schuster apostaron por un fútbol de mucha concentración y ...
Living the Derby: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Barcelona Season 2006 - 2007 (Video) — Soccer - Con Efecto Sports
In the 2006 - 2007 season Madrid defended th Santiago Bernabeu Fort with their soul. This was the Fabio Capello’s Real Madrid, a team that never surrended. After 90 minutes the merengue got the victory for 2 - 0 and started to build their confidence to get the League title.
The video of the game:
Palpitando el Clásico: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Barcelona en la temporada 2006 - 2007 (Video) — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
El Real Madrid defendió su terreno el año pasado con mucha eficacia. Bajo el mando de Capello los merengues podían fallar en todo menos en la garra. Y fue allí donde se mostró a un Madrid con más hambre que el Barcelona y que terminó ganando 2 - 0 el partido.
El video del partido:
Living the Derby: Real Madrid 5 - 0 Barcelona (with Del Bosque as the Head Couch) — Soccer - Con Efecto Sports
We are still delivering to our readers some memories about the Super Derby between Real Madrid and Barcelona, that is going to be played this weekend. This time we bring you the Real Madrid 5 - 0 Barcelona, when Del Bosque was the Head Couch of the merengue team.
This video is here:
Palpitando el Clásico: Real Madrid 0 - 3 Barcelona, humillación en el Bernabéu 2005 - 2006 (Video) — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
Fue una temporada durísima para el Real Madrid. Un año de galacticismo, un año de aquella política de “Zidanes y Pavones”, un año de decepciones para los blancos. En la acera de enfrente el Barcelona era la envidia de los de Madrid.
Messi y Eto’o fueron figuras. Messi se mostró, no desentonó, acompañó y propuso. Eto’o concretó su venganza, una venganza futbolística, ...
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid 1 - 1 vs. Alicante (Video) — Soccer - Con Efecto Sports
Real Madrid saved a very bad game against Alicante. Balboa scored in the last minute with his head the goal for the draw, after Alicante had scored by penalty the 1 - 0. Alicante was the best team over the field, but they didn’t take care of the advantage and Real Madrid ended scoring at the end of the game.
For Real Madrid Dudek had a good game, he avoided a worst result for the ...
Palpitando el Clásico: Un video corto de lo que se vive antes y durante el clásico — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
Siguiendo con nuestra serie Palpitando el Clásico queda con ustedes este video, un extracto de lo que significa un Real Madrid - Barcelona o Barcelona - Real Madrid en todo su esplendor.
Esperamos que este próximo clásico esté libre de violencia de cualquier tipo y que sea una fiesta deportiva. No importa la rivalidad, la entrega, el juego fuerte. Siempre y cuando sea un juego basado en la ...
Palpitando el Clásico: Recopilación de 10 goles del Real Madrid ante el Barcelona — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
Les traemos también estos diez goles (yo no creo que sean los mejores) del Real Madrid contra el Barcelona. Es una lástima que no contemos con una videoteca de goles más antiguos. Pues la mayoría de los del vídeo son del 90 hasta la actualidad.
Palpitando el Clásico: Real Madrid 5 - 0 Barcelona, con Del Bosque en el banquillo — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
De inmediato recibí un correo de un aficionado merengue que me ha pedido que ponga ya el 5 - 0 del Real Madrid sobre el Barça. Pues debido a su petición y a no quedar mal con otros aficionados aquí queda dicho video.
Palpitando el Clásico: El Dream Team del Barça le metió un 5 - 0 al Real Madrid (Video) — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
En esta semana estaremos repasando esos grandes clásicos entre Real Madrid y Barcelona. El primero que hemos escogido es el 5 - 0 que le propinó el Dream Team de Romario, Laudrup y compañía al Real Madrid en el Camp Nou. Sin duda una de las derrotas más dolorosas de los merengues.
Living the Derby: Barcelona 5 - 0 Real Madrid (The Dream Team) — Soccer - Con Efecto Sports
Next week will be played the Barcelona - Real Madrid derby. That’s why we are going to givo you a taste of this wonderful game. In this entry we bring you the Barcelona 5 - 0 Real Madrid, with the Dream Team culé.
The video of that classic:
SPANISH FOOTBALL: VIDEO HIGHLIGHT OF REAL MADRID 2 - OSASUNA 0 ( ROUND 16/ 2007) — SPANISH FOOTBALL & SPORTS
If your a Real Madrid or Osasuna fan & you missed yesterdays game,
here is the VIDEO highlight of the two goals scored by Real via Van
Nistelrooy & Sneijder.
Real Madrid 2 - 0 Osasuna (1º...
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Real Madrid 2 - 0 Osasuna, los merengues ya ven hacia el Clásico (Video) — Con Efecto | Blog de Fútbol
El Real Madrid volvió a exhibir su pegada ante el Osasuna y consiguió un triunfo 2 - 0 sobre los navarros que le permite recuperar el terreno cedido temporalmente el sábado tras la victoria de Barcelona. > Con goles de Van Nistelrooy y de Sneijder los merengues sentenciaron un encuentro que no fue tan fácil como al final se vio en el marcador, puesto que Osasuna se plantó con fuerza ante el ...
My 2007 World's Best XI — Anfield Banter
I'm pretty bored, so I thought I'd throw my irrelevant two cents into the mix. Here's who I think were the world's best XI in 2007. Feel free to flog me, I know nothing, of course. GK - Petr Čech Casillas, Reina, and Buffon are all incredible, but some of the saves Čech makes are just plain silly. Rarely does a side score against him without a phenomenal effort. LB - Gianluca Zambrotta Heinze, ...
La Liga Week 17: Real Madrid go 7 points clear as Atletico Madrid and Barcelona stumble — Soccerlens.com
There will be a white Christmas in Spain as Julio Baptista’s goal gave Real Madrid a 0-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona at Camp Nou to give Madrid a seven point lead at the top of La Liga going into the winter break. Madrid dominated the game from start to finish and Barça were perhaps a bit lucky not to be on the end of a bigger defeat.
The game was played with the normal pace ...
Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona: The End of an Era? — Soccerlens.com
El Clasico was no classic. No roasted pig’s head was showered on the players, no bottles rocketed onto the pitch, no flares were lighted up in the stands and not even the teensy bits of paper were hovering anywhere above the Camp Nou turf.
There were only 3 yellow cards brandished and no red cards dished out to the players by the man in black, no punch-ups occurred between the two ...
Warning to Rijkaard — European Football Blog
Real Madrid proved themselves as strong contender after beating Barcelona 1-0 at Camp Nou. Thanks to Julio Baptista's only goal that separated both Spanish soccer giants. Now, Madrid are 7 points ahead Barcelona. It was clear that Barcelona missed the magical touch of Lionel Messi. Ronaldinho and Deco, expected to be key players, pointed out that they are now only fringe players for the ...
The best of times, the worst of times — Hasta El Gol Siempre
It’s been a mixed pre-Christmas weekend for Argentine footballers in Europe. On the good side, we had Gabriel Heinze and Fernando Gago included in the Real Madrid side who beat Barcelona 1-0 in the Camp Nou, and the irony of two ex-River Plate players, Julio Cruz and Esteban Cambiasso, scoring to down the side who [...]
Real Madrid beat Barcelona at home... — SoccerBlog.com
Barcelona lost to Real at Camp Nou for only the 2nd time in 24 years.Julio Baptista scored the only goal.Is this the end of the road for Ronaldinho ..? Highlights below.
Offseason moves help Madrid stay top — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Real Madrid justified its offseason moves after going seven points clear of Barcelona ahead of the winter break.
Real Madrid justified its offseason moves after going seven points clear of Barcelona ahead of the winter break.
Becks eager to play for Capello — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
David Beckham is eager to play under new England manager Fabio Capello - despite their stormy past relationship at Real Madrid.
David Beckham is eager to play under new England manager Fabio Capello - despite their stormy past relationship at Real Madrid.
Schuster plays down title talk after 'clasico' win (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster played down the significance of his side's commanding lead at the top of the Primera Liga after they beat arch-rivals Barcelona 1-0 in the Nou Camp on Sunday.
Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster played down the significance of his side's commanding lead at the top of the Primera Liga after they beat arch-rivals Barcelona 1-0 in the Nou Camp on Sunday.
Schuster plays down personal importance of "clasico" (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster played down the personal importance of returning to the Nou Camp to face his former club Barcelona in Sunday's "clasico" and said he is just out to enjoy the occasion.
Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster played down the personal importance of returning to the Nou Camp to face his former club Barcelona in Sunday's "clasico" and said he is just out to enjoy the occasion.
Latest Madrid-Barca derby set to be classic — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
La Liga Preview: Both Real Madrid and Barcelona like their chances in the league derby that promises to live up to the hype.
La Liga Preview: Both Real Madrid and Barcelona like their chances in the league derby that promises to live up to the hype.
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid held by lowly Alicante — ESPNsoccernet
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid held by lowly Alicante by Europe
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid held by lowly Alicante by Europe
Van Nistelrooy set for new Real Madrid deal — ESPNsoccernet
Van Nistelrooy set for new Real Madrid deal by Europe
Van Nistelrooy set for new Real Madrid deal by Europe
Van Nistelrooy set for new Real Madrid deal (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is to receive a contract extension as a reward for his outstanding scoring record.
Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is to receive a contract extension as a reward for his outstanding scoring record.
Kaka not good enough for Real Madrid says Calderon (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
AC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka would struggle to make the first team at Real Madrid despite being named the outstanding footballer of 2007, the Spanish club's president said.
AC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka would struggle to make the first team at Real Madrid despite being named the outstanding footballer of 2007, the Spanish club's president said.
Beckham's England future uncertain — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
England's new coach, Fabio Capello, was noncommittal Monday about whether David Beckham has a future with the national team. Capello, who dropped then reinstated Beckham at Real Madrid, praised the 32-year-old English midfielder but said he hadn't ...
England's new coach, Fabio Capello, was noncommittal Monday about whether David Beckham has a future with the national team. Capello, who dropped then reinstated Beckham at Real Madrid, praised the 32-year-old English midfielder but said he hadn't ...
Real Madrid's Sneijder disappointed Messi out for Barca clash (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Real Madrid's Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder is disappointed that Barcelona's top scorer Lionel Messi will be sidelined due to injury when their two sides meet on Sunday for "El Clasico."
Real Madrid's Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder is disappointed that Barcelona's top scorer Lionel Messi will be sidelined due to injury when their two sides meet on Sunday for "El Clasico."
La Liga Roundup, Dec. 16 — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
La Liga Roundup: Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Sunday to re-establish its four-point lead at the top the league.
La Liga Roundup: Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Sunday to re-establish its four-point lead at the top the league.
Real players offered multi-million-euro bonus for treble (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Real Madrid bosses have promised players a bonus of 900,000-euro (1.3 million dollars) each if they achieve the treble - the Primera Liga, Champions League and Spanish Cup titles this season, sports daily Marca reported here on Friday.
Real Madrid bosses have promised players a bonus of 900,000-euro (1.3 million dollars) each if they achieve the treble - the Primera Liga, Champions League and Spanish Cup titles this season, sports daily Marca reported here on Friday.
Fabregas happy with Emirates life — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Cesc Fabregas' agent has moved to quash rumours that he is ready to quit Arsenal and move to Spanish champions Real Madrid.
Cesc Fabregas' agent has moved to quash rumours that he is ready to quit Arsenal and move to Spanish champions Real Madrid.
Roberto Carlos backs Beckham as Capello's skipper (AFP) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
David Beckham's former Real Madrid teammate Roberto Carlos believes new England coach Fabio Capello will name the midfielder as the national captain.
David Beckham's former Real Madrid teammate Roberto Carlos believes new England coach Fabio Capello will name the midfielder as the national captain.
Luxemburgo returns for fourth stint at Palmeiras (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Former Brazil and Real Madrid boss Vanderlei Luxemburgo was named as the new coach of Palmeiras on Tuesday, the fourth time he has taken charge at the Sao Paulo-based side.
Former Brazil and Real Madrid boss Vanderlei Luxemburgo was named as the new coach of Palmeiras on Tuesday, the fourth time he has taken charge at the Sao Paulo-based side.
Messi will miss Real Madrid derby — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi tore a thigh muscle on Saturday and will probably miss next weekend's classic derby against Real Madrid. Messi injured his left thigh after making a run in the 42nd minute of the Catalan club's 3-0 win against Valencia in ...
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi tore a thigh muscle on Saturday and will probably miss next weekend's classic derby against Real Madrid. Messi injured his left thigh after making a run in the 42nd minute of the Catalan club's 3-0 win against Valencia in ...
Injured Messi set to miss 'clasico' against Real Madrid (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is likely to miss the 'clasico' against Real Madrid in the Primera Liga next weekend after picking up a thigh injury during Saturday's league match in Valencia.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is likely to miss the 'clasico' against Real Madrid in the Primera Liga next weekend after picking up a thigh injury during Saturday's league match in Valencia.
