2015-16 Spanish La Liga Discussion Thread

NBAfan3024 · Post #481 » by **NBAfan3024** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 4:41 pm

Not as much as last summer

Post #482 » by **CalamityX12** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 4:46 pm

EArl wrote:Madrid is interested in Hazard. Wonder what it takes to get him

who isn't Madrid interested in... lol

another midfielder... to do what???

Rumors circling it be a Bale for Hazard swap... idk..

Perhaps with Z we will actually embrace the offensive ability of others? idk... I need to see tactically what we're going to do now...

EArl · Post #483 » by **EArl** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 4:52 pm

CalamityX12 wrote:
EArl wrote:Madrid is interested in Hazard. Wonder what it takes to get him

who isn't Madrid interested in... lol

another midfielder... to do what???

Rumors circling it be a Bale for Hazard swap... idk..

Perhaps with Z we will actually embrace the offensive ability of others? idk... I need to see tactically what we're going to do now...

I'd do that swap although I dont think the problem of player chemistry would stop. the BBC mentality of ballhogging is what needs to change. Like you mentioned earlier benzema is very inconsistent and I wonder if Zidane is willing to let him go.

DD12 · Post #484 » by **DD12** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 5:21 pm

Arda will be in XI.

He will be a huge addition for Barca. I expect him to be their new Iniesta once Iniesta gets a bit older.

Post #485 » by **Baphomet** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 6:00 pm

DD12 wrote:Arda will be in XI.

He will be a huge addition for Barca. I expect him to be their new Iniesta once Iniesta gets a bit older.

When I read that, I had to ask myself "how old is Iniesta anyway?" It's easy to forget that he's only 31, it feels like he's been around forever.

His hair gave up the ghost long ago.

Post #486 » by **magik9113** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 7:41 pm

CalamityX12 wrote:FWIW, I know I've been the advocate about Benzama's importance... the guy IMO can be replaced.... he has one good game then fail for a bit....

with Benetiz sacked, lets see what happens now.

How has Kovacic been? Do Real fans like him?
I always found him to be highly overhyped at Inter and couldn't believe Rafa wanted him so badly in Madrid

Post #487 » by **CalamityX12** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 7:44 pm

magik9113 wrote:
CalamityX12 wrote:FWIW, I know I've been the advocate about Benzama's importance... the guy IMO can be replaced.... he has one good game then fail for a bit....

with Benetiz sacked, lets see what happens now.

How has Kovacic been? Do Real fans like him?
I always found him to be highly overhyped at Inter and couldn't believe Rafa wanted him so badly in Madrid

The fans aren't going to like him(including me) when Rafa was playing him over James, Isco etc.... Kovacic can't win in that regard.

He's ok, should stand out more on a less popular or star studded team. I see some good burst of speed and aggression but due to the BBC restrictions, he and others really won't showcase it...

He's nothing to get excited either IMO

EArl · Post #488 » by **EArl** » Wed Jan 6, 2016 10:35 pm

Messi had a nice game today against espanyol. Arda fit in well. The way he integrated with the team you'd think he had been playing the majority of the season.

DD12 · Post #489 » by **DD12** » Thu Jan 7, 2016 12:30 am

EArl wrote:Messi had a nice game today against espanyol. Arda fit in well. The way he integrated with the team you'd think he had been playing the majority of the season.

Because he is a great player. It is the biggest bs when people claim the adjusting period is the problem when they bring in new players and they don't play well.

It is the same ball, same field, same shoes. There is adjusting period. If you good, you go out and play.

J-Mezzy · Post #490 » by **J-Mezzy** » Fri Jan 8, 2016 12:29 am

Arda has been in the league for years and practiced with the team for months. I don't expect an adjustment period

EArl · Post #491 » by **EArl** » Sat Jan 9, 2016 4:14 pm

messi with two goals in the first half. Turan assisted one and almost scored one himself.

EArl · Post #492 » by **EArl** » Sat Jan 9, 2016 4:23 pm

Messi has a hat trick. First of the year.

DD12 · Post #493 » by **DD12** » Sat Jan 9, 2016 4:48 pm

Arda was incredible today. What a joy to watch him.

Fury · Post #494 » by **Fury** » Sat Jan 9, 2016 8:32 pm

DD12 wrote:
EArl wrote:Messi had a nice game today against espanyol. Arda fit in well. The way he integrated with the team you'd think he had been playing the majority of the season.

Because he is a great player. It is the biggest bs when people claim the adjusting period is the problem when they bring in new players and they don't play well.

It is the same ball, same field, same shoes. There is adjusting period. If you good, you go out and play.

There was an adjustment period with Özil. Now he's the GOAT

DD12 · Post #495 » by **DD12** » Sat Jan 9, 2016 8:41 pm

Lmaooooo

Yea yea he is the goat. We'll see next year. Dont forget he was very good one year at rm too then he got booed

Post #496 » by **Baphomet** » Sat Jan 9, 2016 9:10 pm

Bale looking great today. Really hope he can flourish under Zidane.

J-Mezzy · Post #497 » by **J-Mezzy** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 12:03 am

Bale having a SOLID season. Good for him

EArl · Post #498 » by **EArl** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:06 am

free kick against espanyol

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSXb7VkqX8[/youtube]
today against granada

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GhKtPFSr-I[/youtube]

EArl · Post #499 » by **EArl** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 11:43 pm

Munir had himself a good game today with his brace.

EArl · Post #500 » by **EArl** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:37 pm

Madrid and Atletico banned from transfers until summer 2017