That's good. We're going to need him to be in form for the Switzerland game.
La Liga 2017/18
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
That's because Espanyol improved immensely in the 2nd half; in the 1st a couple of straightforward balls over the top and loose marking on Cristiano were enough for some one-on-ones that were saved by Pau López or crowded out by returning defenders. However he had a great team performance and created 3 or 4 outstanding chances. Only Isco was better I'd say.
Meant more in general, not just tonight's game.
Not just because of today but it's always been the case with him. He's a lot more dangerous arriving in the box than when he's in it. I don't think he'll ever be a striker, he just ends up getting isolated and the CBs can mark him a lot easier.
Playing with both Isco and Asensio won't realy work well for him imo. One of them and then either Benzema, Bale or even Mayoral would be better.
Yesterday I missed the match.What do you think about Achraf?played well?
He's been pretty good. Been awkward as he had built up an understanding with Yeray as a CB pairing and unfortunately that has been disrupted. Now paired with another talented youngster Nunez. Then De Marcos has been out for around 5 weeks with an ankle problem, the RB position has been shared between a couple of players. De Marcos now back in training but still feeling a bit of discomfort. Laporte had a nasty injury so it is good to see him coming back to some sort of form.
Busy in other thread?
Valencia have been fun to watch so far this season, I really like the look of Carlos Soler and they are rapid on the counter.
Villareal must regret let Marcelino leave.
Didn't know where else to post this, but I thought it was an amazing stat and deserves posting: according to Squawka, Jan Oblak has kept more clean sheets (50) for Atletico Madrid than he has conceded goals (49).
Crazy.
Crazy.
Top and underrated keeper. He is getting a big soon.
First time I got to see Las Palmas' new keeper, Chichizola, and he looked quite good with some impressive saves
Just found out Aquilani plays for Las Palmas now. Looked really promising when he was at Roma.
Espanyol and Levante play today.
Match 8 | 13/16 October - Atletico V Barca on Saturday night
From the BBC so all times are UK.
Friday 13th October
Friday 13th October
- Espanyol 20:00 Levante
- Athletic Bilbao 12:00 Sevilla
- Getafe 15:15 Real Madrid
- Alavés 17:30 Real Sociedad
- Atlético Madrid 19:45 Barcelona
- Eibar 11:00 Deportivo La Coruña
- Girona 15:15 Villarreal
- Malaga 17:30 Leganés
- Real Betis 19:45 Valencia
- Las Palmas 20:00 Celta Vigo
If we win vs Atletico away I'd say we are big favorites for the title.
Can't see that happening. Without Busquets too.
For sure. Massive game.
0-0 at HT.
Valverde has the oportunity to equal the record of 8/8 wins, which was set by Tata by all people. Lol. And we went to have the worst season in recent times. Goes to show how insignificant these records are.
I fancy Atletico to win tomorrow. 2-0.
0-0 FT between Espanyol and Levante.
A win at Atletico would be unbelievable. A draw would be fine. It will be an interesting measure of where the team currently is. There are still a couple of holes in the starting 11.
Really? Is Iniesta injured as well? He went off against Las Palmas.
Yeah a draw would be fine for Barca. I can see Atletico winning. Teams that press and have energy in midfield tend to hurt yours.
Bilbao 1-0 up at HT against Seville.
Bilbao win. Now Getafe-Real.
1-0 Benzema.
The goal was coming, Madrid are doing just enough.
Real 1-0 up at HT.
Very impressive performance by Hakimi. He's been better than Marcelo
1-1 Getafe!
1-1. Madrid in trouble now
Would be nice for Getafe to get something here, ease off the pressure on Barca on Wanda.
Their Liga form really is poor.
If Real drop points today is the title race over for them?
Getafe don't really deserve to be level and their goal was offside. I don't think they'll hold on though, there's too much time left
Why is Ronaldo still taking free kicks?