El fútbol llora desde hoy tu ausencia Tito. Y l…
El fútbol llora desde hoy tu ausencia Tito. Y la lloramos todos. Sin colores. DEP.
"Así, así, así gana el Madrid"
"Así, así, así gana el Madrid"
"Sí, sí, sí, la Copa ya está aquí"
¡¡¡Hala Madrid!!!
"Sí, sí, sí, la Copa ya está aquí"
¡¡¡Hala Madrid!!!
Real Madrid 3-0 Galatasaray
Real Madrid 3-0 Galatasaray: Attacking trio leave semis in sight for Mourinho
Los Blancos are all but set for their third Champions League semi-final in three seasons after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain dispatched the Turks
Real Madrid have one foot planted firmly in the Champions League semi-finals after a commanding 3-0 victory over Galatasaray in the first-leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.
A superb opener from Cristiano Ronaldo and a close-range second from Karim Benzema put los Blancos in the driving seat with a 2-0 lead at the Bernabeu before the half-hour mark.
And though Galatasaray showed some promise, Madrid were always the superior side, and Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench to nod home a third in the 73rd minute to make the second-leg at the Ali Sami Yen little more than a formality, barring a monumental collapse from Jose Mourinho's men.
Benzema was preferred to Higuain up front, while Michael Essien replaced Alvaro Arbeloa at right-back, and captain Iker Casillas was excluded from the squad altogether.
With only nine minutes on the clock, Madrid were ahead. Mesut Ozil was the architect, slipping in Ronaldo with a superb through ball, which was matched by an exquisite lob over Fernando Muslera.
Didier Drogba had a chance to respond after shaking off Raphael Varane with a powerful turn and squaring up to goal, but the Ivorian rather snatched at his shot and sent it high and wide.
There was real ebb and flow developing to the game, and the sprightly Ozil was denied from the edge of the box by Muslera, before Drogba’s swerving effort from distance was met with a safety-first punch from Diego Lopez.
But only one side were able to make their chances count, and Madrid gave another lesson in clinical finishing just before the half-hour mark. Essien’s cross was plucked from the air exquisitely at the far post by Benzema, who was then left with a simple tap-in.
Galatasaray, to their credit, or perhaps because they had no other option, kept pushing forward. Burak Yilmaz missed from close range after Drogba had bettered Sergio Ramos, and Emmanuel Eboue tested Lopez with a low drive following a one-two with the Ivorian striker.
But the hosts’ forays forward meant that the possibility of a third Madrid goal always existed, and after a cheap foul by Dany Nounkeu at the corner of the box, Ronaldo dipped the resulting free-kick onto the roof of the net shortly before the break.
But in sharp contrast to the enterprise that marked the first half, the second period progressed with a far more measured tempo from Madrid, who, with a two goal advantage in hand, seemed content to make the visitors chase the game by holding onto the ball.
And with 17 minutes remaining, substitute Higuain all but put the tie to bed by guiding a header into the back of the net from Xabi Alonso’s free-kick into the box.
Ronaldo’s acrobatic attempt at a fourth was blocked by Eboue, who had initially allowed the Portuguese space for the shot, but Mourinho's men had done their job, and played out the remaining minutes in control to set up what looks like a straightforward second leg.
Los Blancos are all but set for their third Champions League semi-final in three seasons after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain dispatched the Turks
Real Madrid have one foot planted firmly in the Champions League semi-finals after a commanding 3-0 victory over Galatasaray in the first-leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.
A superb opener from Cristiano Ronaldo and a close-range second from Karim Benzema put los Blancos in the driving seat with a 2-0 lead at the Bernabeu before the half-hour mark.
And though Galatasaray showed some promise, Madrid were always the superior side, and Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench to nod home a third in the 73rd minute to make the second-leg at the Ali Sami Yen little more than a formality, barring a monumental collapse from Jose Mourinho's men.
Benzema was preferred to Higuain up front, while Michael Essien replaced Alvaro Arbeloa at right-back, and captain Iker Casillas was excluded from the squad altogether.
With only nine minutes on the clock, Madrid were ahead. Mesut Ozil was the architect, slipping in Ronaldo with a superb through ball, which was matched by an exquisite lob over Fernando Muslera.
Didier Drogba had a chance to respond after shaking off Raphael Varane with a powerful turn and squaring up to goal, but the Ivorian rather snatched at his shot and sent it high and wide.
There was real ebb and flow developing to the game, and the sprightly Ozil was denied from the edge of the box by Muslera, before Drogba’s swerving effort from distance was met with a safety-first punch from Diego Lopez.
But only one side were able to make their chances count, and Madrid gave another lesson in clinical finishing just before the half-hour mark. Essien’s cross was plucked from the air exquisitely at the far post by Benzema, who was then left with a simple tap-in.
Galatasaray, to their credit, or perhaps because they had no other option, kept pushing forward. Burak Yilmaz missed from close range after Drogba had bettered Sergio Ramos, and Emmanuel Eboue tested Lopez with a low drive following a one-two with the Ivorian striker.
But the hosts’ forays forward meant that the possibility of a third Madrid goal always existed, and after a cheap foul by Dany Nounkeu at the corner of the box, Ronaldo dipped the resulting free-kick onto the roof of the net shortly before the break.
But in sharp contrast to the enterprise that marked the first half, the second period progressed with a far more measured tempo from Madrid, who, with a two goal advantage in hand, seemed content to make the visitors chase the game by holding onto the ball.
And with 17 minutes remaining, substitute Higuain all but put the tie to bed by guiding a header into the back of the net from Xabi Alonso’s free-kick into the box.
Ronaldo’s acrobatic attempt at a fourth was blocked by Eboue, who had initially allowed the Portuguese space for the shot, but Mourinho's men had done their job, and played out the remaining minutes in control to set up what looks like a straightforward second leg.
UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals
Quarter-finals draw
Málaga CF (ESP) v Borussia Dortmund (GER)
Real Madrid CF (ESP) v Galatasaray AŞ (TUR)
Paris Saint-Germain FC (FRA) v FC Barcelona (ESP)
FC Bayern München (GER) v Juventus (ITA)
Fixtures and dates
-1st leg-
Tuesday 2 April 2013
Paris Saint-Germain FC v FC Barcelona
FC Bayern München v Juventus
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Málaga CF v Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid CF v Galatasaray AŞ
-2nd leg-
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Borussia Dortmund v Málaga CF
Galatasaray AŞ v Real Madrid CF
Wednesday 10 April 2013
FC Barcelona v Paris Saint-Germain FC
Juventus v FC Bayern München
We have to win UCL in this season!
Hasta el final! Vamos Real! Hala Madrid!
UCL Round of 16 draw
Cristiano to face Man.United
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid while Barcelona were paired with Milan in the round of 16 draw.
Round of 16 draw
Galatasaray AŞ (TUR) v FC Schalke 04 (GER)
Celtic FC (SCO) v Juventus (ITA)
Arsenal FC (ENG) v FC Bayern München (GER)
FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) v Borussia Dortmund (GER)
AC Milan (ITA) v FC Barcelona (ESP)
Real Madrid CF (ESP) v Manchester United FC (ENG)
Valencia CF (ESP) v Paris Saint-Germain FC (FRA)
FC Porto (POR) v Málaga CF (ESP)
Full fixtures and dates
- 1st leg -
Tuesday 12 February 2013
Celtic FC - Juventus
Valencia CF - Paris Saint-Germain
Wednesday 13 February 2013
FC Shakhtar Donetsk - Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid CF - Manchester United FC
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Arsenal FC - FC Bayern München
FC Porto - Málaga CF
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Galatasaray A.S. - FC Schalke 04
AC Milan - FC Barcelona
- 2nd leg -
Tuesday 5 March 2013
Borussia Dortmund - FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Manchester United FC - Real Madrid CF
Wednesday 6 March 2013
Juventus - Celtic FC
Paris Saint-Germain - Valencia CF
Tuesday 12 March 2013
FC Schalke 04 - Galatasaray A.S.
FC Barcelona - AC Milan
Wednesday 13 March 2013
FC Bayern München - Arsenal FC
Málaga CF - FC Porto
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid while Barcelona were paired with Milan in the round of 16 draw.
Round of 16 draw
Galatasaray AŞ (TUR) v FC Schalke 04 (GER)
Celtic FC (SCO) v Juventus (ITA)
Arsenal FC (ENG) v FC Bayern München (GER)
FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) v Borussia Dortmund (GER)
AC Milan (ITA) v FC Barcelona (ESP)
Real Madrid CF (ESP) v Manchester United FC (ENG)
Valencia CF (ESP) v Paris Saint-Germain FC (FRA)
FC Porto (POR) v Málaga CF (ESP)
Full fixtures and dates
- 1st leg -
Tuesday 12 February 2013
Celtic FC - Juventus
Valencia CF - Paris Saint-Germain
Wednesday 13 February 2013
FC Shakhtar Donetsk - Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid CF - Manchester United FC
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Arsenal FC - FC Bayern München
FC Porto - Málaga CF
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Galatasaray A.S. - FC Schalke 04
AC Milan - FC Barcelona
- 2nd leg -
Tuesday 5 March 2013
Borussia Dortmund - FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Manchester United FC - Real Madrid CF
Wednesday 6 March 2013
Juventus - Celtic FC
Paris Saint-Germain - Valencia CF
Tuesday 12 March 2013
FC Schalke 04 - Galatasaray A.S.
FC Barcelona - AC Milan
Wednesday 13 March 2013
FC Bayern München - Arsenal FC
Málaga CF - FC Porto
CR7:Mourinho is the number one manager right now
Cristiano Ronaldo: Mourinho is the number one manager right now
We will win the Tenth next year or the next; I'm sure it'll come soon
Cristiano Ronaldo talked about the season, winning the league title and the Euro 2012 during a publicity act.
"My objectives are to win something with the national team and to win Real Madrid’s tenth European Cup title. Everyone talks about the Champions League in Madrid and we players feel it is very important for the country and the people. We’ve been close this year and we need many things, such as luck and good teams in our group. The Tenth is coming next year or the next. People always focus on the Champions League because it is one of the best tournaments. I’m sure we’ll win it eventually.
"We didn't reach the final in the UCL because we missed the penalties. You can’t reach finals missing three penalties, but game wise I believe we played well in the first half but not so well after half-time. This may have been due to facing Barcelona the same week, and that was a tough game both physically and mentally. I don’t want to use this to justify our loss, but we were a little tired in the second half. Bayern deserved to be in the final because they are a fantastic side and they have a great coach. Those who come up with the calendar have to realize it isn’t good for the spectacle of the game. Playing two big games the same week isn’t good for players, who have to rest both physically and mentally. I’m looking forward to seeing them realize this. We’ll see what happens.
"When I arrived at Manchester United when I was only 18 years old Sir Alex was like a father to me. He helped me a lot and taught me many things. I finished my cycle with him after six years and he is a great, great person, and a fantastic coach. In my opinion, he and Mourinho are the best managers in the world. To continue my career with Mourinho now is just great because it helps me improve and learn more. I don’t wish for anything different than that. It’s great to work with him because, right now, he is the number one manager.
"I think we changed the cycle in Spain this year by defeating Barcelona at their stadium, which is never easy. We won with a nine-point lead, which is very large. Barcelona are a great side, but we proved to be better than them at the moment.
"Individually speaking I would probably give myself a 10 this season. Collectively, I would give us a 9 because I would have liked to win more, like the Champions League.
"I remember some journalists asked mewhat my limit was last year and I said it is always to improve myself every season. I know it will be very difficult to score more than 46 goals in the league, but everything can happen with the right circumstances. I know I can do better season by season, but that it will be harder each year. We took an unprecedented 100 points in the league and that will also be hard to beat, but you never know.
"I just want to get better all the time. This is not a contest between Messi and I, it’s between me and every team and every player because I always want to be better than anyone else. People compare Messi and I all the time, but it’s like comparing a Ferrari with a Porsche or a Mercedes. These are cars with different designs and different engines, and we are different players; one plays for Barcelona, the other for Real Madrid. We play in different national teams and we’re a different kind of player. You cannot make comparisons, but I must say he is a great player and we always fight each other, in a good way, to see who scores more goals or wins more titles. All footballers compete with other players; that’s our life.
"I’m not the judge to say if I deserve it or not. I just say I’ve had a fantastic season and I won the league trophy, which I think is very important. La Liga is the most complicated league championship in the world. Right now I’m focusing on having a great tournament with Portugal, which would also help me earn a nomination for the Ballon d’Or. But, to be honest, I don’t really worry about that.
"Mourinho said in an interview that he counts on every player, which means he’d like Higuain on the team. Higuain knows better than anyone if he’s happy here and if he likes the club, which I know he does, but we’ll have to respect his choice whatever it is. We love him and he’s a great player.
"I have a few years left on my contract and I’m happy here and would like to stay on. But you never know what the future may bring. I like the club, the supporters are amazing, the stadium is great and I like Spain. But I don’t know about the future.
"We joke about the Euro and Portugal's match with Germany all the time. I especially do so with Mesut because he is funnier than Sami, who is more of a serious guy. We just say things like, 'Watch out for your legs' or 'I’ll play down your side'… That’s good because we have a fantastic squad. We also kid around with the Spaniards because they say they’re going to win again. We’ll see.
"The three biggest sides at the moment and with a greater chance are Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, in my opinion. Portugal are never favourites to win championships, which is good in some way because we don’t feel the pressure the others feel. We have young players and a new coach, and we think we’ll prove surprising in the Euro. I really believe that, but we’re not favourites. Being in such a tough group makes things more complicated, but going through to the quarterfinals could maybe make things easier for us. Let’s see."
We will win the Tenth next year or the next; I'm sure it'll come soon
Cristiano Ronaldo talked about the season, winning the league title and the Euro 2012 during a publicity act.
"My objectives are to win something with the national team and to win Real Madrid’s tenth European Cup title. Everyone talks about the Champions League in Madrid and we players feel it is very important for the country and the people. We’ve been close this year and we need many things, such as luck and good teams in our group. The Tenth is coming next year or the next. People always focus on the Champions League because it is one of the best tournaments. I’m sure we’ll win it eventually.
"We didn't reach the final in the UCL because we missed the penalties. You can’t reach finals missing three penalties, but game wise I believe we played well in the first half but not so well after half-time. This may have been due to facing Barcelona the same week, and that was a tough game both physically and mentally. I don’t want to use this to justify our loss, but we were a little tired in the second half. Bayern deserved to be in the final because they are a fantastic side and they have a great coach. Those who come up with the calendar have to realize it isn’t good for the spectacle of the game. Playing two big games the same week isn’t good for players, who have to rest both physically and mentally. I’m looking forward to seeing them realize this. We’ll see what happens.
"When I arrived at Manchester United when I was only 18 years old Sir Alex was like a father to me. He helped me a lot and taught me many things. I finished my cycle with him after six years and he is a great, great person, and a fantastic coach. In my opinion, he and Mourinho are the best managers in the world. To continue my career with Mourinho now is just great because it helps me improve and learn more. I don’t wish for anything different than that. It’s great to work with him because, right now, he is the number one manager.
"I think we changed the cycle in Spain this year by defeating Barcelona at their stadium, which is never easy. We won with a nine-point lead, which is very large. Barcelona are a great side, but we proved to be better than them at the moment.
"Individually speaking I would probably give myself a 10 this season. Collectively, I would give us a 9 because I would have liked to win more, like the Champions League.
"I remember some journalists asked mewhat my limit was last year and I said it is always to improve myself every season. I know it will be very difficult to score more than 46 goals in the league, but everything can happen with the right circumstances. I know I can do better season by season, but that it will be harder each year. We took an unprecedented 100 points in the league and that will also be hard to beat, but you never know.
"I just want to get better all the time. This is not a contest between Messi and I, it’s between me and every team and every player because I always want to be better than anyone else. People compare Messi and I all the time, but it’s like comparing a Ferrari with a Porsche or a Mercedes. These are cars with different designs and different engines, and we are different players; one plays for Barcelona, the other for Real Madrid. We play in different national teams and we’re a different kind of player. You cannot make comparisons, but I must say he is a great player and we always fight each other, in a good way, to see who scores more goals or wins more titles. All footballers compete with other players; that’s our life.
"I’m not the judge to say if I deserve it or not. I just say I’ve had a fantastic season and I won the league trophy, which I think is very important. La Liga is the most complicated league championship in the world. Right now I’m focusing on having a great tournament with Portugal, which would also help me earn a nomination for the Ballon d’Or. But, to be honest, I don’t really worry about that.
"Mourinho said in an interview that he counts on every player, which means he’d like Higuain on the team. Higuain knows better than anyone if he’s happy here and if he likes the club, which I know he does, but we’ll have to respect his choice whatever it is. We love him and he’s a great player.
"I have a few years left on my contract and I’m happy here and would like to stay on. But you never know what the future may bring. I like the club, the supporters are amazing, the stadium is great and I like Spain. But I don’t know about the future.
"We joke about the Euro and Portugal's match with Germany all the time. I especially do so with Mesut because he is funnier than Sami, who is more of a serious guy. We just say things like, 'Watch out for your legs' or 'I’ll play down your side'… That’s good because we have a fantastic squad. We also kid around with the Spaniards because they say they’re going to win again. We’ll see.
"The three biggest sides at the moment and with a greater chance are Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, in my opinion. Portugal are never favourites to win championships, which is good in some way because we don’t feel the pressure the others feel. We have young players and a new coach, and we think we’ll prove surprising in the Euro. I really believe that, but we’re not favourites. Being in such a tough group makes things more complicated, but going through to the quarterfinals could maybe make things easier for us. Let’s see."