There is more than one club in Barcelona (Tintin's their manager) - Espanyol v Getafe preview.
Saturday, 20 September 08, 10:20 AM · Comments(0)
Espanyol v Getafe - K.O. 21.00 - 20/9/08
Espanyol are the second biggest club in Cataluyna and have started La Liga by winning both games 1 v 0 and claiming maximum points, but can their run continue.
'Tintin' Marquez, manager of Espanyol, has said that 'We knew the first three games were important for us,' and why did he say that? Surely they're important for everyone, but not everyone is playing Sevilla, Barca and Madrid in a row afterwards. 'Our idea was to get a cushion of points, and for the moment we have six, this takes the pressure of a bit for the next four games, but at the moment we're top and it's a good moment,' he added.
Tintin, who needs a bit more hair, and a dog, to resemble the famous cartoon character, has had a great start to the season; last year they finished 12th and they could be pushing for a UEFA spot this year. He has commented on the fact that Getafe are without De La Red, now at Real Madrid, by comparing him to Getafe's Celestini 'He's not that brilliant, but he's a better defender,' stated TinTin.
Steve Finnan, ex Liverpool, may get his first game today with Espanyol (as will Callejon and Lola), he's been named in the squad even though he's only had four training sessions with his new team mates.
Getafe, on the other hand, will be looking to end Tintin's unbeaten run. They could jump top if they win but Victor Munoz, manager, insists that being top of the league isn't the most important for him and his team 'I'm not thinking in top place, I'm not saying it wouldn't be beautiful (really? not even for a few hours?), but our obligation is to win and get the points building,' he said.
Espanyol will be without De La Pena today and Munoz thinks that it could be an added bonus for them 'He's an important player and creative with the front players, its could be a big loss for them,' he added.
In the last five meetings Espanyol have won three and Getafe two, but Getafe have managed to slide five goals past them on two separate occasions. Is it time for another smashing by Getafe? Can Espanyol hold onto the lead?
I think Espanyol will come out top, they maybe without De La Red but if Tamudo can get the service they should break down the Getafe defense. Prediction 2 v 1 to Espanyol.
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wrestler313 said:remarkable really, wish ireland could go on a streak like that!
On Spain are 26 games without loosing, can anyone match that?
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