I really do not rate them, and this is not simply because they lost last night, because they are now 7 points behind Barca, I have not rated Madrid for over 5 years now. Obviously they are a great team, one of the biggest clubs on the planet, but what is so good about their team? Yes they have Ronaldo, and Mourinho in charge, but anything else? Alonso, a good player, Benzema, a good player, Kaka we all know is a good player, but he has been injured and has not been the same since leaving Milan. Good players but at this moment in time there are many players in their position who are better, here in this League. They have an average defence, the midfield does not look spectacular but they have Ronaldo pretty much carrying the team for the second year now. So my question is, why do I always read how Barca AND Real are a million miles ahead of any team in the PL? Quite simply Real are not. I believe they are behind a few teams here still and I will be confident Manutd will beat them should we draw them, I would be confident of that with Chelsea, Arsenal and even Spurs too. Lyon did a job on them last year and I believe again this year Real will come unstuck by the Quarter Finals. So tell me why do so many rate this real side? With only one special player?
I agree, it amazes me how people can try and make out Real Madrid to be the second best side in the World when they have done nothing to show it. People are just blinded by the big names.
Historically, they are the most decorated club in the world. But that performance versus Osasuna was dire. Personally, I reckon the way they conduct themselves is deplorable.
Liverpool have a History, now look at them. RM are a good team, but there are plenty of better teams around
Vidic is arguably the best centre back in world football. I'd say that makes him a 'majorly special player'.
United may not have the stars they used to have but they are a team and they work for each other towards a common goal. I would take that over a team of 'stars' any day. The last thing I want is a situation where egos get in the way