just thought I would put this out there…

In case you’re wondering why Raúl didn’t say goodbye to Figo, it’s because he left with him, in Figo’s car (I like to think that they were going to pick up Mamen and Helen, who were also hanging out together).  Watch the video here.

everything but the game (almost)

In case you missed it (sort of) – Celta vs. Real Madrid [2013-03-10, Liga jornada 27].

The best moments took place before and after the game, so here they are!

ONE.  It was nice to see Madrid, and especially Cristiano, receive so much love from rival fans!  Many fans shouted or displayed signs professing their love, admiration and opinion on his looks, while a bunch of Celta canteranos did their best to try and get whatever souvenirs they could from our players.  Some were quite successful.

all set for Celta!

Just a short “all set for…” post.  Real Madrid takes on Celta today (19h) at the Balaídos.  We have already played Celta three times this season, once in the Liga and twice in the Copa.  Cristiano scored in each of those games for a total of five goals (including a hat trick) against Celta.  And consider these statistics: Celta has taken 92 shots at goal this season (the lowest out of all the teams).  Cristiano alone has taken 82.  Celta has only scored 25 goals this season.  Cristiano has scored 24.  But my favorite Cristiano vs. Celta moment is not the goals, but the concern he showed Hugo Mallo after the game on Jan. 9.

ICYMI – the birthday edition

In case you missed it – Manchester United vs. Real Madrid [2013-03-05, Champions League round of 16 second leg game, 1-2].

What a week for el madridismo!

all set for Manchester United!

This “all set for…” post is a bit different, because not only do we look forward towards this upcoming Champions League round of 16 second leg game between Real Madrid and Manchester United (20:45h) but we also look back at the last two times Madrid played in Old Trafford: the epic games of 2000 and 2003.  For long time fans (especially the kind like me who remembers the Vicente del Bosque era with such fondness), it will be a great trip down memory lane, and for newer fans, you can learn a little more about Madrid’s recent history and why those games have had such an effect on el madridismo.

ICYMI – the euphoric edition

In case you missed it – Real Madrid vs. Barcelona [2013-03-02, Liga jornada 26, 2-1].

That’s one loss in the last eight games against Barcelona.

so proud of this team…

… and of being a madridista!  ¡Hala Madrid!

ready for another clásico?

It’s only a couple of hours until the earliest clásico since Feb. 14, 1999, when it was played at 17h!  Madrid takes on Barcelona this afternoon at 16h.  Here are statistics, facts and data courtesy of AS and Mister Chip, accompanied by some recent photos shared by our boys.

In the Bernabéu: Madrid has not defeated Barcelona in the Bernabéu since the day of the pasillo five years ago (4-1 on May 7, 2008).  That was the last time Barcelona had a lower ball possession than the rival in an official game.  Since that point, the team has played 291 games.

Consecutive wins: Madrid has not won two consecutive clásicos since 2007-08, when it won 0-1 in the Camp Nou with a goal from Baptista and 4-1 in the Bernabéu with goals from Raúl, Robben, Higuaín and Van Nistelrooy.