Varane is out for both Liverpool and El Clasico.
Everything is lining up perfectly for Barcelona, big favorites now i'd say.
Everything is lining up perfectly for Barcelona, big favorites now i'd say.
La Liga 2020/21
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In the latest episode of the United Hour podcast, Colm and Imran revel in a yet another comeback win, this time against Jose Mourinho's Spurs. There's a baffling VAR call, four* lovely goals and a superb second half performance to chew over, before the lads move on to discuss United's most in-form star. Then there's just time to mention our routine win at Granada and to preview the return Europa League game and our upcoming league fixture against Burnley.
Well, we played valladolid’s B team and struggled quite a bit so anything is possible
Meh, did what you had to, doesnt matter much.
Barcelonas attack will toy with Militao and Nacho next saturday.
We're in form now. We'll do them and liverpool and their little dogs too
That's huge. I wonder how Real Madrid will be able to afford him given that they requested pay cuts to their existing players on top of trying to sign Alaba.
When does his contract run out?
I guess that if they are at this point, with constant contact with the player they will not be surprised with his demands.
I don't think they will go as high as 30 million. Perhaps a small advantage in image rights, which are usually 50%
june 22
They'll probably keep him till 22.
30 million is still an insane amount per year. To be able to afford that, they either need external contributions or costs to be reduced elsewhere. Anyways, we will see how this goes in the summer; I'm just surprised that Real Madrid will go for both him and Alaba with the wages that they're demanding at these times.
A few weeks ago I read that in the electoral period Florentino has certain advantages to make private deals with the players, and with the club.
I don't know exactly how it works but if I remember well in 2009 it was also in the electoral period when he brought in Kaká and Cristiano.
I think it is possible that he brings both , based on my boundless optimism and the feeling that Florentino is serious this time.
Although, as you say, Hazard and Bale's salaries are a very heavy slab, so they will have to sell a lot (Brahim, Varane?, Ceballos, Odegaard?, Asensio?, Isco)
My bet is by selling players and not renewing others and substituting them by other options who are on lesser wages.
This Clasico has all the potential to be a cracking game. Can't wait for this one.
Is this on TV anywhere in the UK?
Thank for the link but I'm not subscribing to yet another thing.
I'll have to rely on you for the highlights!
Will pm you a link that usually works for big European matches.
Not all heroes wear capes. Cheers!
Hahaha yeah wait and see if it works first, before ordaining me Sir Capeless (from Cape Town actually!
)Could be Messi’s last clasico
Looking forward to this. Can see an open game
What could it take for Florentino Perez to have a proper competitor let alone potentially lose an election? He's been doing pretty well, including overseeing a change in Madrid'd recruitment strategy to focus more on youth. With that said, Real Madrid seem a little directionless, overall, and I'm not sure if they have any contingency plans for if Zidane fails to provide the success that Real Madrid tend to crave.
Was pretty disinterested in Clasicos lately, but recent form of both teams & league table make this promising.
Getafe getting a little bit too close to the relegation zone
Gil Manzano i believe in you!
Barca been a bit sloppy in possession so far.
Any bro who could hook me up with a decent river for El Clasico? <3
Feels like a very congested midfield here with no space for either.
Messi has been doing that pass inside the full back he was in his dad's ball sack.
What a finish!
Lovely finish 
Benz is such a nice player.
The dream. Backheel. Yes
What a goal from Benzema. Top class.
Cheeky finish
beautiful goal. built from the back.
benzema runs into the box with the speed and desire of ronaldo.
benzema runs into the box with the speed and desire of ronaldo.
Has anybody got the goal. Benzema is so underrated. Being in Ronaldo's shadow for years, now he can shine.
1-0
Benzema
Benzema
Also, Valverde needs to play more, underrated himself.
Benzema is an absolute machine.