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Rebs
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Pakistan10726 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-04-03 20:31:37
April 03 2018 20:30 GMT
#4601
On April 04 2018 05:15 WillyWanker wrote:
Very reminiscent of last year's final. Play better, concede second goal and crumble. This Madrid isn't even that impressive, they just punish every single mistake.


I mean that Ronaldo goal is special regardless. A team that punishes every single mistake is a really impressive team.
nayumi
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Australia6499 Posts
April 03 2018 20:30 GMT
#4602
Even Juve fans had to applaud his 2nd goal and Ronaldo responded with his appreciation. Noice
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WillyWanker
Profile Joined December 2011
France1915 Posts
April 03 2018 20:40 GMT
#4603
On April 04 2018 05:30 Rebs wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2018 05:15 WillyWanker wrote:
Very reminiscent of last year's final. Play better, concede second goal and crumble. This Madrid isn't even that impressive, they just punish every single mistake.


I mean that Ronaldo goal is special regardless. A team that punishes every single mistake is a really impressive team.

In a way, yes. But I want to see them win vs a big team that doesn't choke this season, and I'll be more convinced. They looked more impressive last season, in my opinion.
Deleted User 26513
Profile Joined February 2007
2376 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-04-03 21:13:47
April 03 2018 20:59 GMT
#4604
First win for Madrid in Turin since 1962.
It's fair to say that Ronaldo is Buffon's archnemesis.

Lol, Sevilla scored 3 goals and lost 1-2
Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
April 03 2018 21:07 GMT
#4605
Cr7 is insane!
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cLutZ
Profile Joined November 2010
United States19574 Posts
April 03 2018 21:25 GMT
#4606
I've always been confused about what Manchester was thinking back in the day.
Freeeeeeedom
Ysellian
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands9029 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-04-03 22:03:44
April 03 2018 21:53 GMT
#4607
On April 04 2018 06:25 cLutZ wrote:
I've always been confused about what Manchester was thinking back in the day.


To be honest, I was equally confused with Ronaldo back then. Madrid were a team that hadn't really had any success since 2002 internationally and were consistently getting knocked out in the Knockout stages by teams they should beat. Hell in his debut season Madrid lost to Lyon in the Round of 16. Even though United only made it one round further that year due to a wonder goal from Robben, I felt that had Ronaldo stayed he could've carried United to another CL title because Bayern were definitely on the back foot until they started their comeback. Hell the next season United even reached the finals again where they again lacked that extra bit of special a player like Ronaldo could bring.

Anyway 3 CL titles later and that was the end of those thoughts haha.
haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2714 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-04-03 22:14:38
April 03 2018 22:09 GMT
#4608
I really hate Real Madrid. They loose against Betis, Espanyol, Girona, etc. and defend so bad most of the season with Ronaldo scoring 1 goal in 2 months. And then second half of the league Real Madrid and Ronaldo go beast mode and they will win CL. This is so Real Madrid...


Sevilla tried. 1-2 is not bad against Bayern. Bayern usually high score teams like Sevilla.
nayumi
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Australia6499 Posts
April 04 2018 02:12 GMT
#4609
On April 04 2018 06:25 cLutZ wrote:
I've always been confused about what Manchester was thinking back in the day.

I think if you break it down it's not much of a thinker like it appears to be

1. Ronaldo had always wanted to play for Real since he was a kid
2. Better weather/culture in Spain for him and his family
3. 80 million pounds for United
4. The Messi and Ronaldo phenomenon was never expected by anyone. Never has there been any players in the history who could have such a significant domination in the game for such a long period of time.

I'm sure United might have regretted it now, but things were very different in 2009.
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cLutZ
Profile Joined November 2010
United States19574 Posts
April 04 2018 02:35 GMT
#4610
I suppose, but it never really makes sense for a team that is trying to win to give up talent. That's a move you make if you are Leeds or some other team that can use that kind of money to build a whole team that can survive relegation.
Freeeeeeedom
Rebs
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Pakistan10726 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-04-04 04:33:46
April 04 2018 03:14 GMT
#4611
On April 04 2018 11:35 cLutZ wrote:
I suppose, + Show Spoiler +
but it never really makes sense for a team that is trying to win to give up talent.
That's a move you make if you are Leeds or some other team that can use that kind of money to build a whole team that can survive relegation.


Sure it does, and your point would be valid if United had stopped succeeding after the move. They literally won the league and marched straight back to the finals the next year


Uniteds drop didnt start after they lost Ronaldo, it dropped after Fergie. Fergie let talent go all the time even when some were at their peak. If players dont want to stay there is no point in keeping them.

Ronaldo wanted to go to Madrid, really badly. Fergie would never keep a player that wanted to leave if he was getting a good deal for him which at the time seemed really good

cLutZ
Profile Joined November 2010
United States19574 Posts
April 04 2018 04:22 GMT
#4612
I guess. Ferguson was a better manager than most clubs had, or probably ever did, but I do think Man U is in an odd position the last few years where they simply don't seem to be bringing in talent that works.
Freeeeeeedom
Bacillus
Profile Joined August 2010
Finland1944 Posts
April 04 2018 08:07 GMT
#4613
On April 04 2018 11:12 nayumi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2018 06:25 cLutZ wrote:
I've always been confused about what Manchester was thinking back in the day.

I think if you break it down it's not much of a thinker like it appears to be

1. Ronaldo had always wanted to play for Real since he was a kid
2. Better weather/culture in Spain for him and his family
3. 80 million pounds for United
4. The Messi and Ronaldo phenomenon was never expected by anyone. Never has there been any players in the history who could have such a significant domination in the game for such a long period of time.

I'm sure United might have regretted it now, but things were very different in 2009.

Wasn't there also some kind of Rooney vs Ronaldo drama back then after some European Championship match or something?


nayumi
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Australia6499 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-04-04 10:47:47
April 04 2018 10:40 GMT
#4614
On April 04 2018 17:07 Bacillus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2018 11:12 nayumi wrote:
On April 04 2018 06:25 cLutZ wrote:
I've always been confused about what Manchester was thinking back in the day.

I think if you break it down it's not much of a thinker like it appears to be

1. Ronaldo had always wanted to play for Real since he was a kid
2. Better weather/culture in Spain for him and his family
3. 80 million pounds for United
4. The Messi and Ronaldo phenomenon was never expected by anyone. Never has there been any players in the history who could have such a significant domination in the game for such a long period of time.

I'm sure United might have regretted it now, but things were very different in 2009.

Wasn't there also some kind of Rooney vs Ronaldo drama back then after some European Championship match or something?



That was in the WC2006 quarter final when Ronaldo (allegedly) encouraged the ref to send off Rooney. Pretty sure they buried the hatches afterward because they did win the CL together two years later.

A good gif to relive the goal last night

[image loading]
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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51490 Posts
April 04 2018 11:26 GMT
#4615
Wow nice respect all round i didn't notice that.
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Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
April 04 2018 11:40 GMT
#4616
I like Juve defenders reaction, like what can u do... :D
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
April 04 2018 16:04 GMT
#4617
Haha

"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18420 Posts
April 04 2018 16:12 GMT
#4618
That Ronaldo goal is so Captain Tsubasa-like
Copymizer
Profile Joined November 2010
Denmark2089 Posts
April 04 2018 17:10 GMT
#4619
Absolutely amazing goal from Ronaldo
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palexhur
Profile Joined May 2010
Colombia730 Posts
April 04 2018 18:27 GMT
#4620
Well so far this RM and Bayern at least for me are not favorites for the championship, the Juve was a very poor team too, lets see what happens in the semis.
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