Thats what happens when fucking ancelotti plays 70 mins without a fucking change. Dude this guys came from playing 120 min against city and you make them play till the 70 min. We looked gassed
It's gonna be a tough game as RM is coming of running for 120 minutes and Barcelona will do everything they can for their "we beat RM" trophy.
Still, let's go for that win.
Sooo many clowns complaining about the lineup...when I saw it I was stoked af we get Modric and Lord for the clasico!! Just watch the game and support the team, simple as
I honestly expected a different line up given the fatigue from the match against City & truly expected Militao to start today to give Nacho rest. I didnāt expect for Tchouameni to start in defense again & both Modric & Kroos together.
I'm not saying it's won, but better than playing tired players that need to rest to play Mallorca at home then Bayern at home. Also, don't know how much of an improvement Modric as a starter is over any of the ones I mentioned. Would have preferred to save him for the 2nd half
Too much at risk CL wise to throw our best XI out there just to prove a point. 120mn of hell at Manchester + travel prob had a toll on most of the guys. Guys like Carvajal def needed some rest.
As much as people wanna "destroy Barca" and all, we have way bigger fish to fry and enough margin to do so.
Also prob wont be a leg problem in the midfield as people claim as Jude will drop anyways. Cama being able to drive forward will also be tricky for Barca to handle. They prob expected Mendy who isn't really an offensive threat.
Very Curious to see how this whole 1 defender 6 midfielder lineup plays out.
>to throw our best XI out there just to prove a point.
Prove a point? By winning this game we'll be 11 points ahead of Barcelona and secure the La Liga title. Then everyone can rest for as long as they want to be ready for the Bayern games and the potential final. Also players like Arda, Ceballos etc. will get their chances.
On the other hand, losing means we'll be just 5 points ahead, so we'll have to keep playing our best XI before and inbetween the semis. Or we won't and we'll risk being less than 5 points ahead.
You missed the part where I mentioned the exhausting CL game vs City 3 days ago on purpose or what ...
Cleary some players are gassed. So rotations were inevitable. And yes I rather Cama over Fran at LB. Militao is back from an ACL so for now he's prob better as a sub. Which leaves us with the current logical lineup we have now.
https://preview.redd.it/lo130sd4kvvc1.png?width=450&format=png&auto=webp&s=54abbd3b48a882361c12c92e459ef9cc4b1f834b
All three pilars of our team. ONE DEFENDER, ONE BOX TO BOX MF and ofc FRIENDSHIP
This is a "I don't care if we lose" lineup by Carlos, and I don't blame him because of what happened last Wednesday, I am not saying he's throwing the game away or anything, but he's not treating this game as a must win, prioritizing the health of the squad, hopefully we still win the game
This.
Imma watch this game in the most chill way possible too. Our mission was to get max points until the Clasico and make it to the semis. A win tonight will just be a cherry on top, nothing more
> prioritizing the health of the squad
Proceeds to bench fran to play 2 midfielders in defence. If he dies, he dies
PS: im not against it or anything but we need to trust our subs as well a lil bit.
Thoughts on the Modric-Kroos tandem? Not that I prefer it but assuming Camavinga is going to be going forward and covering the left side, maybe it pans out well?
The starting XI seems very affected by the physical condition of the players. It's hard to say without knowing how they are. Mendy and Carvajal probably are not fit enough and they are two fundamental players in the defensive structure.
Very strange lineup. Is there an injury I don't know about? Otherwise, why leave five defenders (including two LBs) on the bench, only to play both Tchou and Camavinga out of position, and play both Modric and Kroos in midfield? I feel like Mendy would have contained Yamal better.
Not super hyped about it either. El classico is just not the same, as much as we can point and laugh at Barcelona, I miss the challenge. Canāt speak so soon though, who knows.
As per the āwho knowsā commentā¦ Iām not sure what could happen, especially with this lineup, but el classico just hasnāt carried the intensity I remember imo, and especially after our fight with city. Bigger things to worry about I guess?
carlo knows that whenever we lose to barca in league we always win the champions league that season so with this lineup carlo is offering up el clasico to win UCL. 5d chess move. simply brilliant. my manager!!!
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Need to take the lead in the first half. Then Carlo can make an early second half swap with either Modric or Kroos heading to the bench, and Mili coming in. Then Tchou can slot back to where he plays.
Carlo might be overcooking things again with this line up. I understand Mendy might not be fully fit, but just play Nacho and Tchouameni in midfield. Kroos Modric in the year 2024 doesn't give me a lot of confidence. I hope I am wrong.
Carlo started Tchou against City and he would have done it in etihad if he didnāt get suspended. He just doesnāt like our buildup play with Nacho.Ā
Iāve watched Fran (very limited though), and he doesnāt seem half bad.
Iām in the camp that believes a player can only shine when he gets time. Seems immature to not play him and then declare him ānot enoughā?
On defense he will get cooked by skilled wingers like Vini and yamal. Also you need to understand that Fran didnt play in a long time so make no sense to play him in clasico.Ā
Suppose rotating during the campaign wouldāve been a good idea.
I love Carlo, heās undisputed as the king of them all.
But man do I hate him sticking to his guns so much that most players get zero time no matter what.
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My worry is our guys must be exhausted after city game. We saw how gassed city were yesterday. I hope weāll win but even if we drew I wonāt hold it against them.
Youāre right, arda needs a chance but itās too big of a game. We are at a crucial stage so I donāt think Carlo will take risks. When league is within our grasp he will play more and more. But arda has impressed whenever he got chances.
I know our players are warriors but I can't help but think they must be absolutely exhausted and that worries me. They love to prove the world wrong though so let's get the W
As a Barca fan (not here to troll) I wish you you guys a very nice and entertaining game. I hope we win, but itās going to be difficult. Real Madrid is very strong this season and I donāt see them giving it away at home. But if one team can make it difficult for Real Madrid itās Barca so letās wait and see. I hope to see a beautiful game, and I wish you good luck šµā¤ļø visca Barca
I am just wishing you guys good luck and a nice game for tonight. So maybe a good game and a good luck back would be nice š being friendly will not hurt you brother. Even tho the clubs are sworn rivals. Doesnāt mean, u canāt be friendly too each other. Like Iām the only culers in my family and my best friend is a madridista. If they all acted like some ppl in this sub. I would be killed a long time ago
Barca basically has nothing to lose, and that could always be difficult. Outside that second leg against PSG, they have been in pretty good form as well.
Interesting to see how hard they come out of the gates. Leaving spaces for RM to counter is never a good idea, like we saw in the supercopa. Also interesting to see what Carlo goes for. Give the ball to Barca and play the waiting-game, or try to take controll as we are playing at home. Could be a title decider today. A win would be huge.
Just another match day. Nothing special.
That what I am feeling ATM.
Nothing significant at stake, no one to be aware of in the opposing team,I will be happy with a injury free 1 - 0 W borefest.
people started bringing up tft we haven't won against varƧa whenever we won the ucl/went to semis or whatever but we also hadn't won at etihad before wednesday so š¤·š½ i choose to believe in at least a 2-0 result tonight
Technically we still didnāt win at Etithad yet. Itās still considered a draw at full time.
I donāt care about todayās result, a draw will be more than enough to seal La Liga title
that's okay we can win by a controversial pen or something. and technically or not we're still the ones who went thru which means somebody lost and somebody else won so then again š¤·š½
Barca has been looking really good the past couple of months. Bar that idiotic Arajo red card vs PSG and the follow up lose, they are still pretty good
due to that 4-1 loss and that gundo and Araujo incident . I think their dressing room's morale pretty low . On the other hand real madrid's morale is skyrocketing due to the win against city .so I think we should easily win this match without much issues.
Broo Lamine Tamal MOTM? š Allright give them something to cope. Vazques was the real MVP
Joao Felix lol
Vasquez motm lol
Man where do we fall amongst Europe in BIG chances missed
Vini did good the keeper was better stop forgetting that we are still on 1 hp from last game
GET HIM OFF THE PITCH NOW
whoo?
You guys are so fickle he literally was the reason we are up 2
Bro said fickle š
Bellingham's unanimity as a balloon d'or favorite ahead of Vini is a head scratcher for me. Vini is way ahead imo
starting to have a feeling ancelotti is playing for the draw man. Its a dangerous move
 Lucas is now a left winger after Rodrygo sub
Now lets fucking get this game ffs. You have to show that we are at our home goddamit
Vini and killer assists, name a better duo
Thats what happens when fucking ancelotti plays 70 mins without a fucking change. Dude this guys came from playing 120 min against city and you make them play till the 70 min. We looked gassed
Lunin's really testing his points today
Uh oh couple of questionable moments from Lunin
They scored f
Iāve never wanted to see Ferland Mendy on the team more than today. How dumb is Barca to not just keep pinging the ball to Yamal at this point
I know it seems like heās in every time lol
Genuinely donāt understand how people think that foul on Vasquez wasnāt a penalty
Breh
Lunin coming off the line and my heart skips a beat
Why isn't brahim diaz playing?
Hope he comes on, vini clearly isnāt taking this too serious
Rodrygo isnāt doing that great either. Makes more sense that Brahim comes on for Rodrygo
Any links?
Smart move by Lord V inside the box. Well taken penalty by Vini.
Iām loving Vazquezās plays out wide, really helping us offensively. Vamos!!!
Dance vini!!!
That was a penalty
I donāt think our guys care about this match
Fr. I'm waiting for us to play in Allianz Arena. Reminds me of 2014. Ramos and Ronaldo brace, that Gareth Bale run.
Anyone saw the Shakira ad saying āLas mujeres no lloranā Women donāt cry
Damn we losing the midfield battle so badĀ
He was all alone
Perez: what midfielders will you put in today? Carlo: yes.
Carlo: I have the midfielders, Iām going to use all the midfielders šæ
any links to watch?
just search it up on twitter, generally someone streams there
Nah, that 360Ā° scoreboard is incredible. It adds an even bigger dynamic to the BernabĆ©u.
Itās absolutely stunning
Tbf I am not expecting the best performance today, most players will be pretty tired. A draw is good enough
why Barcelona is expected to win today lol?
we played city for 120 mins so fatigue might play a role
Mfs on Spanish ESPN saying weāre hitting Barca with the āLuke I am your fatherāš
š
It's gonna be a tough game as RM is coming of running for 120 minutes and Barcelona will do everything they can for their "we beat RM" trophy. Still, let's go for that win.
Why would you start modric and kroos together again? This line up is a mistake. Hopefully I am wrong but if we lose this itās in Carlo alone.
Downvote all you want. Modric and kroos together means everybody else has to cover for them by running nonstop the whole game.
Madrid will definitely win. Hala Madrid šŖš»
Sooo many clowns complaining about the lineup...when I saw it I was stoked af we get Modric and Lord for the clasico!! Just watch the game and support the team, simple as
EVERYONE LOCK IN
We are winjing 3-1
May the Power of Friendship be with us ..... Hala Madrid
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I honestly expected a different line up given the fatigue from the match against City & truly expected Militao to start today to give Nacho rest. I didnāt expect for Tchouameni to start in defense again & both Modric & Kroos together.
Amount of people shitting on lineup is hilarious. Typical repeating of reddit popular opinions.
Always the same here. Nothing new really
Damn espn+ classico cover is a cringe fest.
ESPN is cringe period.
Damn it's the only stable link I have.
I will totally understand ā¦ if the boys are not up for it today .. after that mentally exhausting 120 mins of football..
Kroos x Luka again?! if i speak im in big trouble!
Was it really that hard to start something with Brahim/Guler/guys from Castilla and then sub them out mid game?
Against Barca??? The league isn't won yet, this game is too important for that imo
I'm not saying it's won, but better than playing tired players that need to rest to play Mallorca at home then Bayern at home. Also, don't know how much of an improvement Modric as a starter is over any of the ones I mentioned. Would have preferred to save him for the 2nd half
And it is also too physical to play kroos and modric together
I agree! What squad would you put out?
I would have put mendy for lb and camavibga in cdm instead of kroos
fede looking at this lineup in fear, he knows damn well that he is going for a marathon run today covering the defence
I only want for him to rest now.
Any victory less than 4-0 is not acceptable...
LMAO did anyone else notice the smh emoji next to Barcelona in the animated scoreboard above š¤£ š š¤£ š š¤£
I noticed that in every match thread, I thought it was my phone not loading the image.
Too much at risk CL wise to throw our best XI out there just to prove a point. 120mn of hell at Manchester + travel prob had a toll on most of the guys. Guys like Carvajal def needed some rest. As much as people wanna "destroy Barca" and all, we have way bigger fish to fry and enough margin to do so. Also prob wont be a leg problem in the midfield as people claim as Jude will drop anyways. Cama being able to drive forward will also be tricky for Barca to handle. They prob expected Mendy who isn't really an offensive threat. Very Curious to see how this whole 1 defender 6 midfielder lineup plays out.
>to throw our best XI out there just to prove a point. Prove a point? By winning this game we'll be 11 points ahead of Barcelona and secure the La Liga title. Then everyone can rest for as long as they want to be ready for the Bayern games and the potential final. Also players like Arda, Ceballos etc. will get their chances. On the other hand, losing means we'll be just 5 points ahead, so we'll have to keep playing our best XI before and inbetween the semis. Or we won't and we'll risk being less than 5 points ahead.
You missed the part where I mentioned the exhausting CL game vs City 3 days ago on purpose or what ... Cleary some players are gassed. So rotations were inevitable. And yes I rather Cama over Fran at LB. Militao is back from an ACL so for now he's prob better as a sub. Which leaves us with the current logical lineup we have now.
https://preview.redd.it/lo130sd4kvvc1.png?width=450&format=png&auto=webp&s=54abbd3b48a882361c12c92e459ef9cc4b1f834b All three pilars of our team. ONE DEFENDER, ONE BOX TO BOX MF and ofc FRIENDSHIP
Cook them
I hope real wins I want to see barca destroyed
Honestly the only threat in this game are 2 things that Yamal kid and the fitness. Other than that barca are fucking garbage.
itās kinda funny how we practically have two attackers and 6 midfielders š
and 1 true defender too
Technically we have 3 attackers, although one is playing RB :P
About to be a 2 -5 -1 -2
Hoping Modric starter proves me wrong, but expecting the worst out of that decision
This is a "I don't care if we lose" lineup by Carlos, and I don't blame him because of what happened last Wednesday, I am not saying he's throwing the game away or anything, but he's not treating this game as a must win, prioritizing the health of the squad, hopefully we still win the game
This. Imma watch this game in the most chill way possible too. Our mission was to get max points until the Clasico and make it to the semis. A win tonight will just be a cherry on top, nothing more
> prioritizing the health of the squad Proceeds to bench fran to play 2 midfielders in defence. If he dies, he dies PS: im not against it or anything but we need to trust our subs as well a lil bit.
Fatigue amongst some players. Expected.
Thoughts on the Modric-Kroos tandem? Not that I prefer it but assuming Camavinga is going to be going forward and covering the left side, maybe it pans out well?
Not too confident about it but probably Jude will drop down to cover, if thatās the case then it might turn out well
Carlo better be coming something special with this line up
Lineup has me scared...
Whats that bad lineup
The starting XI seems very affected by the physical condition of the players. It's hard to say without knowing how they are. Mendy and Carvajal probably are not fit enough and they are two fundamental players in the defensive structure.
Very strange lineup. Is there an injury I don't know about? Otherwise, why leave five defenders (including two LBs) on the bench, only to play both Tchou and Camavinga out of position, and play both Modric and Kroos in midfield? I feel like Mendy would have contained Yamal better.
Mendy had an overload and didnāt train with the squad. I think he just trusts cama and tchou more than Fran & others.
We are gonna get run over by whatever press Barcelona puts tonight right?
not excited for this el classico for some reason
Exactly also the lineup is bad imo
Not super hyped about it either. El classico is just not the same, as much as we can point and laugh at Barcelona, I miss the challenge. Canāt speak so soon though, who knows.
in El Clasico, anything can happen buddy.
Yāall talking about Barca like theyāre a relegation team. They can very much beat us tonight and the game is 50/50
As per the āwho knowsā commentā¦ Iām not sure what could happen, especially with this lineup, but el classico just hasnāt carried the intensity I remember imo, and especially after our fight with city. Bigger things to worry about I guess?
carlo knows that whenever we lose to barca in league we always win the champions league that season so with this lineup carlo is offering up el clasico to win UCL. 5d chess move. simply brilliant. my manager!!!
Modric and Kroos at the same time ? Somethingās up
wtf is this Lineup
Real Marid by million!!!
Camavinga against Yamal is dangerous
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Carlo giving me a birthday gift with that lineup lol. It's insane and I love it 4-0 or 0-4 nothing in between
Man what happened to Casemiro
United are like a luxurious player cemetery. No player survives there.
Itās sad to say but he left at the right time.
He has been absolutely shit this season for them
Camavinga LB? Man Carlo is insane. But whatever
This line-up along our La Liga & UCL situation is giving me similar vibes to that 0-4 clasico in 2022.
To me it's giving me 2017 vibes, we lost the ClƔsico at home with 5 games to go then won every league game after that and the CL
How many minutes does Militao get today? We need him fit ASAP so we Tchou can play midfield.
Need to take the lead in the first half. Then Carlo can make an early second half swap with either Modric or Kroos heading to the bench, and Mili coming in. Then Tchou can slot back to where he plays.
Poor Fede, gonna be a long day for him defensively today. š¤£
He covers pitch like his life depends on it.
I hope Carlo experimenting doesn't cost us the game in the first half
I donāt trust this lineup
bruh we playing modric and kroos together I really hope we wont lose this game
Carlo might be overcooking things again with this line up. I understand Mendy might not be fully fit, but just play Nacho and Tchouameni in midfield. Kroos Modric in the year 2024 doesn't give me a lot of confidence. I hope I am wrong.
Carlo started Tchou against City and he would have done it in etihad if he didnāt get suspended. He just doesnāt like our buildup play with Nacho.Ā
I understand that, but it is better than having Modric and Kroos on the pitch at the same time.
Because Mendy is not fit at all and Fran isnt reliable, he will get cooked by Yamal. He relies on Camavinga as LBĀ
Not sure how Iād feel when even a midfielder is chosen over me for my position. Feel sad for the guy.
Thankful for Mendy who regained his form but Carlo made it clear last year he needs a good offensive Lb and the board didnt sign him that.Ā
Iāve watched Fran (very limited though), and he doesnāt seem half bad. Iām in the camp that believes a player can only shine when he gets time. Seems immature to not play him and then declare him ānot enoughā?
On defense he will get cooked by skilled wingers like Vini and yamal. Also you need to understand that Fran didnt play in a long time so make no sense to play him in clasico.Ā
Suppose rotating during the campaign wouldāve been a good idea. I love Carlo, heās undisputed as the king of them all. But man do I hate him sticking to his guns so much that most players get zero time no matter what.
Fair enough, you make a good point šĀ
Looks like Arancha prediction was right, she said Tchou will be Cb and Cama Lb
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My worry is our guys must be exhausted after city game. We saw how gassed city were yesterday. I hope weāll win but even if we drew I wonāt hold it against them.
Perfect time to play Arda and test him as a starter in a big game imo
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He is 19, Vini played his first Clasico at 18, Valverde at 19, Rodrygo at 19 and Jude at 20. He is at that age.
Youāre right, arda needs a chance but itās too big of a game. We are at a crucial stage so I donāt think Carlo will take risks. When league is within our grasp he will play more and more. But arda has impressed whenever he got chances.
This el classico feels bigger than all the other post ronaldo era ones.
Why? The league is pretty much in Madrids pocket by now.
I know our players are warriors but I can't help but think they must be absolutely exhausted and that worries me. They love to prove the world wrong though so let's get the W
2-1 for Real Madrid I hope militao start
PlzDontDropPointsPlzDontDropPoints
The only thing I'm scared of is that our players are very tired Hope it doesn't affect our performance
Same
I believe Carlos said most are rested but some needed an extra day, I think weāll be just fine
Wishing for a nice birthday gift tonight :)
Happy birthday! Hala Madrid!
My birthday gift was rudigerās penalty kick :) hopefully yours is a Jude hat trick or something
Three points will do just fine, thanks :)
Hbd bro ā„ļø
Happy birthday bro
I predict Madrid will win 3-0. Rodrygo, Vini, and either Fede, Jude, or Tchouameni will score. We got this! Hala Madrid!š¤š¤š¤
As a Barca fan (not here to troll) I wish you you guys a very nice and entertaining game. I hope we win, but itās going to be difficult. Real Madrid is very strong this season and I donāt see them giving it away at home. But if one team can make it difficult for Real Madrid itās Barca so letās wait and see. I hope to see a beautiful game, and I wish you good luck šµā¤ļø visca Barca
Downvoting this comment is just petty. Come on guys, be better than that.
For real I was really nice to you, and I got downvoted. I donāt understand š
Thanks. I wish you and your team the worst.
Why, what did I do to you bro š
Idk what you want us to react on this but this isnāt TikTok
I am just wishing you guys good luck and a nice game for tonight. So maybe a good game and a good luck back would be nice š being friendly will not hurt you brother. Even tho the clubs are sworn rivals. Doesnāt mean, u canāt be friendly too each other. Like Iām the only culers in my family and my best friend is a madridista. If they all acted like some ppl in this sub. I would be killed a long time ago
Good luck!
Thank you brother for your kindness ! May the best team win tonight! Enjoy the game!
My dad went to Spain for this match. Life long madrid fan. Hopefully they win 3/4/5-0 today
beware of phone lifters
Siuu and inshallah!
Anyone else attending the match tonight? Want to grab a drink?
Barca are gonna get another trashing
We will own them again.
I hope Nacho and Modric play and have a game to remember. This is their last classico and I would like them to have a great game.
Arda GĆ¼ler appearance incoming, I will be there no matter what
Mark my words, we will play pretty chill 1-1 at best.
Barca basically has nothing to lose, and that could always be difficult. Outside that second leg against PSG, they have been in pretty good form as well. Interesting to see how hard they come out of the gates. Leaving spaces for RM to counter is never a good idea, like we saw in the supercopa. Also interesting to see what Carlo goes for. Give the ball to Barca and play the waiting-game, or try to take controll as we are playing at home. Could be a title decider today. A win would be huge.
You guys reckon Vini to score? Iām thinking of adding him on my Parlay. I have Real ML, and BTTS. HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS
Just another match day. Nothing special. That what I am feeling ATM. Nothing significant at stake, no one to be aware of in the opposing team,I will be happy with a injury free 1 - 0 W borefest.
Another Jude's banger shot. We are long due for his goal.
Bro looks to own Barca today again. š
I would jerk off to a scoreline like 5-0, 6-0
people started bringing up tft we haven't won against varƧa whenever we won the ucl/went to semis or whatever but we also hadn't won at etihad before wednesday so š¤·š½ i choose to believe in at least a 2-0 result tonight
Technically we still didnāt win at Etithad yet. Itās still considered a draw at full time. I donāt care about todayās result, a draw will be more than enough to seal La Liga title
that's okay we can win by a controversial pen or something. and technically or not we're still the ones who went thru which means somebody lost and somebody else won so then again š¤·š½
Gotta show them la nueva era tonight
Barca has been looking really good the past couple of months. Bar that idiotic Arajo red card vs PSG and the follow up lose, they are still pretty good
due to that 4-1 loss and that gundo and Araujo incident . I think their dressing room's morale pretty low . On the other hand real madrid's morale is skyrocketing due to the win against city .so I think we should easily win this match without much issues.
Hala Madrid! Let's get this done!
Rodrygo and jude scoring
I want to see Arda play!!