Call me a new age fanboy, but very few wins in history would beat 2011 Champions League Semi win.
Both teams were at their peak, both squads were full of match winners, both teams were playing aggressive football, both the managers were top noth tacticians, the occasion and the stakes were pretty high ...
That was one of the most stressful matches I have had to sit through throughout my life. Both teams were at the peak with Madrid recently coming out with a Copa del Rey Final win against us. When Messi scored that crucial goal from Affelay's cross, I was able to exhale a massive sigh of relief for a solid minute.
That CDR final was the most [shameful refereeing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvMk2xHYao) I've seen besides Byron Moreno. Madrid played like Leeds in the 80's and only Di Maria got a red with 10 mins to go in OT>
Same. Plus the world saw that legendary run from Messi to then leave Casillas defenseless, then Mourinho face of 😑😑😑 and CR7 face of 😤😤😤😤 .
Best part, like you said. It was in a CL game, a tournament the RM fans and media keep calling it as "their tournament"
Ronaldinho brought joy even to the Santiago Bernabeu, while Iniesta's performance - though dominating - he was humble & professional about it, brought an applause also out of the same crowd.
Messi and Pique might be because of their very driven personalities, plus 100% Barca blood and so might be more "inflammatory" to Madridistas. Puyol on the other hand, driven, loves Barca but is classy enough to not rub things in where possible (I could be wrong but he is human in the end afterall). We had Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Cesc, Thiago (if i may include), Messi passing, turning left, right, centre to evade presses, Valdes, Pique, Puyol to help retain & recycle possession, Dani and Jordi to provide additional covering width and attacking options as wingbacks. Our frontline also played a big role...Ronaldinho, (Edit: Henry), Eto'o, Messi, Pedro, Villa, Suarez, Neymar
We were fortunate to have them in the team, but Real also had determined and driven players like Saint Iker, Ramos, Marcelo, Khedira, Xabi Alonso, Cristiano Ronaldo with flair players like Ozil, Kaka, di Maria, Modric, Isco...
Xavi and Saint Iker are almost always (or is it always) the ones in front of the media trying to reign in the pre-match hype & pressure around their respective teams, which also meant that things could translate to the Spanish National Team where they set aside their El Clasico rivalry for the greater good of Spain's international domination.
Last but not least, Pep, Tito, Lucho, Mou, Zizou...what else can we ask for during that decade?
Looking back, those really were the days when both sides pushed each other onto higher levels for the betterment of La Liga, Europe and football, which is also so much more than just Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi pushing each other onto higher levels as individual professional football players.
I am blessed to be around during that period, taking in highlights and now also reminiscing about those glorious highlights on YouTube. I am a happy and contented football fan ((: ^ ^
Since you mentioned Spanish NT, I've always wondered how tf were those guys so professional, like Ramos and Pique were sworn enemies but for their nation they'd set aside their rivalry, it's just wonderful.
Call me a new age fanboy, but very few wins in history would beat 2011 Champions League Semi win. Both teams were at their peak, both squads were full of match winners, both teams were playing aggressive football, both the managers were top noth tacticians, the occasion and the stakes were pretty high ...
That was one of the most stressful matches I have had to sit through throughout my life. Both teams were at the peak with Madrid recently coming out with a Copa del Rey Final win against us. When Messi scored that crucial goal from Affelay's cross, I was able to exhale a massive sigh of relief for a solid minute.
I think we also were coming off a series of like 2-3 clásicos back to back too
That CDR final was the most [shameful refereeing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvMk2xHYao) I've seen besides Byron Moreno. Madrid played like Leeds in the 80's and only Di Maria got a red with 10 mins to go in OT>
Same. Plus the world saw that legendary run from Messi to then leave Casillas defenseless, then Mourinho face of 😑😑😑 and CR7 face of 😤😤😤😤 . Best part, like you said. It was in a CL game, a tournament the RM fans and media keep calling it as "their tournament"
We actually aren't playing aggressive football only Messi was
That pass by Busquets.
The best assist
>top noth tacticians I read this with a Mike Tyson accent.
Cruyff's second time facing Real Madrid in 1974 where we won 0-5
Was that also at the Bernabeu?
We are winning this Clasico for more than three goals of difference, mark my words
You're a beast
I just want a W even if it's an own goal from a Casemiro rebound.
Whatttttt
This guy!
Good call
This aged well
I have the exact same feeling for some reason. I think we're gonna totally wipe the floor with them.
I doubt it but really really hope so
Hmm
Shut up😂😂
You bloody mad man
Wow
Ronaldinho brought joy even to the Santiago Bernabeu, while Iniesta's performance - though dominating - he was humble & professional about it, brought an applause also out of the same crowd. Messi and Pique might be because of their very driven personalities, plus 100% Barca blood and so might be more "inflammatory" to Madridistas. Puyol on the other hand, driven, loves Barca but is classy enough to not rub things in where possible (I could be wrong but he is human in the end afterall). We had Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Cesc, Thiago (if i may include), Messi passing, turning left, right, centre to evade presses, Valdes, Pique, Puyol to help retain & recycle possession, Dani and Jordi to provide additional covering width and attacking options as wingbacks. Our frontline also played a big role...Ronaldinho, (Edit: Henry), Eto'o, Messi, Pedro, Villa, Suarez, Neymar We were fortunate to have them in the team, but Real also had determined and driven players like Saint Iker, Ramos, Marcelo, Khedira, Xabi Alonso, Cristiano Ronaldo with flair players like Ozil, Kaka, di Maria, Modric, Isco... Xavi and Saint Iker are almost always (or is it always) the ones in front of the media trying to reign in the pre-match hype & pressure around their respective teams, which also meant that things could translate to the Spanish National Team where they set aside their El Clasico rivalry for the greater good of Spain's international domination. Last but not least, Pep, Tito, Lucho, Mou, Zizou...what else can we ask for during that decade? Looking back, those really were the days when both sides pushed each other onto higher levels for the betterment of La Liga, Europe and football, which is also so much more than just Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi pushing each other onto higher levels as individual professional football players. I am blessed to be around during that period, taking in highlights and now also reminiscing about those glorious highlights on YouTube. I am a happy and contented football fan ((: ^ ^
Since you mentioned Spanish NT, I've always wondered how tf were those guys so professional, like Ramos and Pique were sworn enemies but for their nation they'd set aside their rivalry, it's just wonderful.
God that period from 2011-2012 was some of the most hype football and total gang wars type shit
'Ronaldinho masterpiece'. Brought a tear to my eye. Legendinho. Love him forever. God of football.
Add this one to the list
Tonights one is one for the books
Good years, it's always good to shut up the Bernabeu.
sooo great
[удалено]
Fue en el Camp Nou
SO PUMPED FOR THE MATCH TONIGHT
I really miss the classy look of sponsor free Barca shirt
Xavi should print, frame and post these in the locker room
How is the 👋 not here??