Automatik;751901 wrote:This thing is over. No way Madrid can climb out of this whole AT Nou Camp.
Id like to agree, but as a fan, I cant commit!
But, without Pepe or Ramos...you gotta assume they wont be able to keep Barca out of the goal, let alone score at least 3 of their own (2 if they go to PKs). I think Arbeloa was on a card as well, and I thought I heard he got one today, but I never saw one issued to him, so not sure if he will be there or not. Carvalho will be back for Madrid which is a bonus at least.
As for the game, Jose has had success with these tactics versus Pep and Barcelona. Knocked him out last year at Inter. This past week in the Copa Del Rey. BUT, it is just a losing mentality. Its tough to feel bad when a team, literally, doesnt even care about scoring. Barca did a lot of playacting today, but at least they attempted to play soccer. Madrid, cant say the same. This is a result that fits the tactics set out by each team/manager.