[PedroMarquess]

Originally Posted by Jelena

imo Robben is an average player with one extraordinary move (this run on the right side then go in and shoot with the left foot). In the moment the defensive lines learned he mostly does this, they know how to defend him. In the meanwhile he also lost a bit of speed, so he can't overrun the defenders anymore that easy.

This. One trick pony.

SAF in Camp Nou, I hope that he enjoys the show. Since the result vs Barcelona and Man United was the same It's possible that Real plays in a similar way both games.

[LeChuck]

Originally Posted by Jelena

imo Robben is an average player with one extraordinary move (this run on the right side then go in and shoot with the left foot). In the moment the defensive lines learned he mostly does this, they know how to defend him. In the meanwhile he also lost a bit of speed, so he can't overrun the defenders anymore that easy.

He is one dimensional and has no right foot, but that one dimension is still pretty damn good, and defenders still struggle to handle him, despite knowing what he is going to do.

He has proven himself in 4 different leagues in Holland, England, Spain and Germany which is very impressive.

He was a major contributor to Chelsea's success in 2004/2005 when they won the EPL with a record points total (most of their creativity that season came from him), and in 2008/2009 when Real Madrid were very bad for their standards, he played very well and a lot of RM fans were sorry to see him leave. For Bayern his goal-scoring record has been very impressive although he is selfish and doesn't create as many goals any more.

In the second leg of the RM-Bayern CL semi-final at the Bernabeu last year, he was absolutely brilliant.

That being said I do think that Bale is the more talented player of the two. Of course it is ridiculous to compare Bale to Messi or Ronaldo like a few people in the media have, but a Bale-Robben comparison is more appropriate I think.

[GSMnadal]

Hala!

Great move by CR7, great penalty. Although that Barca free kick before that, I think Messi was inside the box was he not?

[Corey Feldman]

so is that 7 classico goals in a row for England's finest exported talent Cristiano

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by GSMnadal

Hala!

Great move by CR7, great penalty. Although that Barca free kick before that, I think Messi was inside the box was he not?

Just outside

[Lopez]

Originally Posted by GSMnadal

Hala!

Great move by CR7, great penalty. Although that Barca free kick before that, I think Messi was inside the box was he not?

No, just on the edge I think.

Poor challenge by Piqué, Barca started the match really well but fell back a bit and was punished.

We've come back from behind against Real plenty of times, luckily there's a lot left in this match.

[LeChuck]

Originally Posted by Corey Feldman

so is that 7 classico goals in a row for England's finest exported talent Cristiano

He didn't score in the 1st leg at the Bernabeu, so his run was stopped at 6 consecutive Clasicos with a goal. That is still a record though.

He has also scored in 5 consecutive international major tournaments from Euro 2004 to Euro 2012 (there can't be too many players in history that have done that), and has won the golden boot in both the EPL and La Liga. What a player.

[PedroMarquess]

Originally Posted by Corey Feldman

so is that 7 classico goals in a row for England's finest exported talent Cristiano

You wish. Last game, 1-1, Varane goal, so, no.

[BauerAlmeida]

Originally Posted by LeChuck

Bale is an incredible player. As far as wingers with an amazing left foot go, I think he is playing better now than Robben was in his first season in the EPL in 2004/2005 when he tore defences to shreds.

Agree. But not as good as Giggs in his prime.

[Corey Feldman]

lol Ronaldo's tantrum when he doesnt get free kick

how to make 100,000 catalans go nuts

[Corey Feldman]

Originally Posted by BauerAlmeida

Agree. But not as good as Giggs in his prime.

not even close to being Giggs

[IncrediBale]

Originally Posted by BauerAlmeida

Agree. But not as good as Giggs in his prime.

No not even close

[PedroMarquess]

Originally Posted by BauerAlmeida

Agree. But not as good as Giggs in his prime.

Originally Posted by Corey Feldman

not even close to being Giggs

Originally Posted by IncrediBale

No not even close

Let me guess, Man United fans?

By the way, Barça missing a real coach, this Mickey Mouse coach isn't good enough.

[Corey Feldman]

even the ref knows how to defend Messi now, great block

[Corey Feldman]

worst Messi i've ever seen, seems to be in a slump this season