Open Thread: 19 April 2024

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Game Analysis

The passing network generated by Markrstats clearly shows how deep we defended vs City:

Casemiro talks about his departure

Former Real Madrid player Casemiro talked to El Chiringuito TV about his departure from the club.

I chose to leave Real Madrid after winning the 14th Champions League in Paris. I wanted something new, I had won everything. I wanted a new league, a new language. But it wasn’t easy, Florentino Pérez didn’t want to let me go

When I was close to leaving, I entered Ancelotti’s office & he was crying. I asked him: “Why are you crying?’ He said: ‘Case, I don’t know why I’m crying. I just want you to know that I love you & didn’t want you to leave’. That was when I doubted leaving.

Of course I watched Real Madrid vs City. I suffered with them. A very good game. They suffered but I knew it, we know how City are. I suffered a lot, they defended, defended and defended. I’m very happy for Real Madrid.”

Xabi breaks record

Amazing record Xabi Alonso achieved: Bayer has become the first European club of the top five leagues to be unbeaten for 44 games.

9 or 10 games left in the season.

Our upcoming schedule is:

La Liga accepts Real Madrid request

Real Madrid has requested and La Liga accepted to change the date of the game against Real Sociedad. The game will be played on Friday, 26th April. Real Madrid want more time to rest and prepare for the UCL Semi-final 1st leg against Bayern.