in case you missed it – the secret note edition

In case you missed it – Real Madrid vs. Peñarol (Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu) [2010-08-24].

Well, Real Madrid is taking the day off and so I am too from this blog, so here is a “edición lite” of the in case you missed it for the Peñarol game.  We can talk about Iker’s campus (and the flip flops) and Sergio’s interview and him being “súper orgulloso” later on!

One. Near the end of the first half, José Mourinho was seen taking notes in his little notebook.  He wrote a lot of things, even having to flip pages at one point, then ripped out some pages, and handed them along with instructions to assistant Aitor Karanka.  Karanka studied the notes for a bit, and then was seen heading to the locker room several minutes later with the notes and other folders in hand.

What do you think Mou was writing so secretively?  Since I promised no technical football talk for this blog, my guesses are: Sergio looks really good with the short hair – tell him to keep it up; I don’t like how the grass looks at the midfield – get FP to change it; I need a mirror installed on the underside of the top of the bench so I can see how I look during games; my outfit is so much better than Pep Guardiola’s; and I’m hungry – order a salad and fruit for me for halftime.  Dressing on the side.

Two. No idea what Sergio was doing here before the game with Marcelo, but it’s so cute!

Three. And here they are – the six finalists for the title of Mr. Real Madrid 2011!

Four. Madrid basketball players, including Jorge Garbajosa, Sergi Vidal, Sergio Rodríguez, Nicola Mirotic, Felipe Reyes, Clay Tucker and Sergio Llull came out to support their football counterparts; I hope our footballers will return the favor, especially now that Raúl is gone!  Cristiano sort of did on Sunday, since Garbajosa, Llull and Reyes are all part of the Spanish national team.

Five. Sergio & Sami basically have the same hair.

Six. Xabi really knows how to pose.  Even when he’s waiting to take a corner kick, he looks incredible.

Seven. Due to Fer’s unfortunate injury, Ángel di María had to come into the game, and he wasn’t prepared.  Here, he’s taking off his shirt to put on his jersey (he’s on the far right).  And he scored a fantastic goal, although he really, really needs to get a new goal celebration.

Eight. If the football career doesn’t work out, Esteban Granero has a shot at becoming a Rockette.

Nine. I wholly approve of the (front of the) new jerseys, especially how transparent they are when they get wet, and how nicely they cling to some bodies.  Work it Sergio!

Ten. Let’s see David, Mou’s instructions for you are on page 432, let me quickly flip to it.

Eleven. Poor Cristiano suffered from aggressive play throughout the game and received treatment immediately after coming out.  By the way, Irina was at the game with Cris’ family in their box.

Twelve. FP to Iker: go get the cup yourself.  I’m too important to handle menial things like that.

Sergio (thinking): being a captain’s great!  I’m surrounded all the time by súper shiny things!  And Iker!  ¡Yay!

Thirteen. Did you know that Peñarol are known as the carboneros?  Yes, like Ángel’s father or Sara’s last name.  One newspaper article pointed out that Iker was so, so brave and valiant because seeing his girlfriend’s last name on the collars of the opposing team’s shirts didn’t faze him at all.