AbsoluteGenius Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 That's right, not only is my Barcelona side facing their fierce rivals Real Madrid, they are playing at the Nou Camp (it's not a bug, the venue was decided at the start of the season). Is it the biggest derby match in football history? Take a look at the league: This is going to be the biggest match of my career without a doubt. There will be riots if we lose to Madrid in the Champions League final on our own turf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
makelele696 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 nice domination of the leaugue , somehow the quality of the other teams doesnt match the big 2. 33point different!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonSpurs Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thats gonna be interesting, let us know how you get on. I predict Barcelona will triumph on both fronts. (Load, Play, Lose, Reload, Play Win!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy38 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Barcelona will win. >_> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsoluteGenius Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Yes, I get the feeling it is going to be a classic. Our last match at the Nou Camp was an absolute thriller. I was 3-0 down at half-time and then came back to draw 4-4 with ten men. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This is a big match, granted. But many would've said the same about last seasons Champions League - United V Chelsea Both were fighting for the league, and were very close. The main difference is that you're playing in your own stadium. But, remember, you don't have any advantage. The fans are split 50:50... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendKiller87 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 what was the result? the suspense is killing me lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsoluteGenius Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sorry, I haven't played the match yet. I've got two league matches before the final and I can't drop a single point or I will probably lose the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy38 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 The guy who scored the own goal is a ponce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lospe Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 already played barca twice at bernabeu in the champions league final with my real madrid. won both matches ;] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeLikeFM Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 haha is ponce a regen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsoluteGenius Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Yeah, Pablo Ponce, he's been one of my best players over the years. He scored an injury time winner against Liverpool in the Champions League final a couple of seasons ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsoluteGenius Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 The result is in... The worst loss of my career without a doubt. Losing to my biggest rivals on the biggest possible stage in the closest possible match. It could have gone either way. For the first 30 minutes I completely dominated the match, but Casillas made two incredible saves. Then, in the 50th minute my captain, Gerard Pique, pulled a John Terry. He bottled it in a huge final to deny his team the Champions League title: Pique won't be my captain next season. He was the worst player on the pitch and his stupid mistake cost us the title. The only consolation is that if we win our next two games we are league champions. Sometimes playing this game really hurts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsie Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 did you win the league at least? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsharck Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Seems your hero from the previous games Bojan getting injured hurt you more than Pique Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyrley_saddler Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 After all that a dissapointing end to it all Unlucky though mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsoluteGenius Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thankfully we managed to win the league by three points. Madrid lost a match against Xerez right before the Champions League final. They must have been resting players, but they'd have lost the title on the head-to-head anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko An. Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Wow, not a Real Madrid fan... but being from Macedonia and seeing the "biggest club" win the Champions League with a goal from Goran Pandev, brings a smile to my face... Pandev una magia!!! (just write this on YouTube and enjoy) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
javier_83 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 damn that final of the champions league but well at least you won the league who won the king cup?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Just thought I'd point out that "Ponce" is pronounced Pon-say. Or Pon-thay in Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy38 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I was actually going to suggest it was pronounced "Pon-say", but I would've been taking the mickey. >_> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 It's a fairly common name in the Spanish-speaking world. There's a town in Puerto Rico of that name, and probably many more elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiarse Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 On the original post, why is Barca top? Do they not use GD in Spain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 On the original post, why is Barca top? Do they not use GD in Spain? Nope. They use head-to-head record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCryptic Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Nope. They use head-to-head record. Does that also hold true for relegation battles? Seems a curious way of going about proceedings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Does that also hold true for relegation battles? Seems a curious way of going about proceedings. All teams in Spain are separated by head-to-head record. That includes title races and relegation battles. It's actually quite common. A lot of countries use it and it has been used in continental and international tournaments in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondPirate Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 All teams in Spain are separated by head-to-head record. That includes title races and relegation battles.It's actually quite common. A lot of countries use it and it has been used in continental and international tournaments in the past. Its probably in a way better then GD. Problem with GD is that it often doesnt have much baring in relevant to the teams around them. Especially at the top of the table, it actually looks at which side is better, rather then which side is better at putting extra goals past weaker sides. I actually prefer that system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I disagree. I think it's a terrible way of doing it. Teams should not be separated on the basis of two matches. GD is a reflection of season-long performance and, in my opinion, is the only way to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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