Real Madrid has finally completed the registration of its players for the Champions League.

There had been long discussion about whether Real should register Lassana Diarra or Klaas Huntelaar who both were signed in January. However, it now has been confirmed that Lass is the one who will play in the Champions League.

Full List

Goalkeepers
No. Name
1 Iker Casillas »
13 Jordi Codina »
25 Jerzy Dudek »
29 Felipe Ramos *
30 Antonio Adán *

Defenders
No. Name
2 Míchel Salgado »
3 Pepe »
4 Sergio Ramos »
5 Fabio Cannavaro »
12 Marcelo »
15 Royston Drenthe »
16 Gabriel Heinze »
21 Christoph Metzelder »
22 Miguel Torres »
26 David Mateos *
27 Javier Velayos *
32 José María Antón *

Javier Saviola: an unhappy spectator

The English press is reporting that Liverpool could sign Javier Saviola from Real Madrid on a loan-deal as a temporary replacement for Robbie Kean.

"The Rabbit" as dubbed by many of his fans, moved to Real Madrid in 2007 from Barcelona but failed to reserve a position in the starting lineup mainly due to the presence of players like Van Nistelrooy, Higuain and Rau'l.

Also the signing of Huntelaar has made it pretty difficult for Saviola to fight for a place in the forward line.

Juande Ramos even suggested publicly that Saviola should look for another club. To make it worse for the talented striker, he was excluded from Real Madrid's Champions League squad.

As you can see, Saviola is clearly "unwanted" at the Bernabeu, and I personally think that he has been unfairly treated. First by Schuster who asked the club to sign him, but rarely counted on him and when he did, Saviola impressed and sometimes scored.

It is sad to see the talent of such a player being wasted at big clubs. First at Barcelona and now at Real Madrid. The only thing I have to say to Saviola is to go to a club where they "guarantee" him a place in the starting eleven but I'm not sure Liverpool is that club.

What do you think?

Hala Madrid!

A legend congratulating another.

Numancia 0-2 Real Madrid

One of the things that I like about Juande is that he is pragmatic. He deals with everything objectively and he knows that there is no room for experiments so the first thing he started to do is to have a "fixed" starting lineup and yesterday's team had started in the three previous encounters something that hadn't happen since 2002. This brought stability, familiarity and harmony to the team.

Juande also brought results to the club. The freedom he gave to Robben has helped the team tremendously. We also have to mention Lass and Gago and their partnership in the midfield; it has had a big impact on our performances.

First Half

Juande started with Casillas, Ramos, Pepe, Cannavaro, Heinze, Lass, Gago, Sneijder, Robben, Rau'l and Higuain.

Numancia were the first to attack when Boris found Barkero's cross only to send it straight into Casillas' hands.

They continued putting pressure on us as their back line advanced to tighten the lines, giving us little room to work with. Gago had a go from the top of the box in the 18th minute but struck the ball poorly and sent it wide of goal.

Del Pino came closer to striking gold but could only watch in dismay as his shot hit Casillas' far post (26’).

In the closing minutes of the first half we regained possession, and we could have gone into the break with the advantage had Dimas not cleared Heinze's shot off the line.

Real Madrid has officially announced that the club signed French winger Julien Faubert from West Ham United on a loan-deal that will see him at the club through the end of the current season.

I haven't posted that much recently mainly due to the fact that a family member passed away and I didn't have time to go online. Anyway, I just thought you might like to see the team's official 2008/09 photo.

I couldn't find a larger version so If anyone of you guys has it, please link to it in the comment section and I'll upload it here.

Hala Madrid!

P.S: I'll be back to regular posting starting from tomorrow.

Real Madrid Vs Deportivo La Coruña - La Liga | 25/01/2009 - 21:00 CET | Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid take on Deportivo La Coruña tomorrow night at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. 

Juande Ramos has announced his squad list which excludes Marcelo and Saviola (who is unhappy at the club -- and he has the right to be) as well as the injured folks (Ruud, Diarra and De La Red). 

However, both of Drenthe and Torres return to the squad.

Goalkeepers: Casillas, Codina

Defenders: Salgado, Pepe, Ramos, Cannavaro, Heinze, Torres, Metzelder

Midfielders: Lass, Gago, Sneijder, Robben, Drenthe, Van der Vaart, Javi García

Forwards: Raúl, Huntelaar, Higuaín

Lineup

Fabio, although included in the list, is still doutbtful for the clash. He may play and he may not. Regardless of that, I think Juande will pretty much stick to the lineup he has used in the last few matches.

Casillas

Ramos   Cannavaro/Metz   Pepe   Heinze

                Gago  ----- Lass

Robben                      Sneijder

        Higuain ---- Rau'l

UPDATE: Ramon Calderon has officially stepped down -- and vice-president, Vicente Boluda, has been chosen to be the new president until new elections take place.

Earlier today:

It was reported yesterday that Ramon Calderon would resign from his post, and vice-president, Vicente Boluda, would take over until an official election takes place. However,  just this morning, the man himself announced that he'll not quit unless the board members force him to do so.

A press conference will take place today at 10:00 CET and we'll then find out the final decision.

However......

Should Ramon stay or not?

Will his resignation effect the team?

What do you guys think?

Fingers crossed.

Hala Madrid!

Hey All! Kristen here for RMT. Sorry for not writing as much this week. I have been really busy with review week at school for exam week ( So, I won't be around too much this week and next week).

Anyway, I have also been aware of my past actions a couple of posts ago. I just want to say that I am truly sorry for the way I acted and I want to say that I am sorry. I was really stupid for saying the whole Pro-Messi comment. Anyway, here is the latest news and tidbits. :) I have also linked them to the actual story. :)

• Cristiano Ronaldo promises to join Real Madrid revolution
• UEFA Reject Real Madrid's Latest Argument For Lassana Diarra And Huntelaar
• Marca Hype Tevez To Real Madrid Link
• Sergio Ramos praises new Real Madrid coach
• Alejandro Elortegui Apppointed As New Director Of Communications At Real Madrid
• Zarate Proud Of Real Madrid Interest
• Granero: De La Red Will Succeed At Real Madrid
• Walcott Could Leave Arsenal For £400k For Real Madrid Or Chelsea - Report
• Casillas urges Real Madrid to deal in Canna
• The ‘Real’ Real Madrid Are Back - Arjen Robben
• Elortegui Named Comm. Director At Madrid
• Real Madrid star uphold's Spain's commitment to racism (?)

Hey everyone! Happy New Year! :) Kristen here. :)

So, I was on my daily rounds of the transfer websites and the same thing was coming up on all of them, the Jermaine Pennant story. Earlier today, he was quoted as saying that he would like to leave Liverpool and go to Atl. Madrid. Then, later in the day, he was quoted as saying that he is "flattered" that Real Madrid have an interest in him and that he KNOWS 100% that Real Madrid has talked to Liverpool about him. He then later said on guillembalague.com that he would look into going to Real.

AHHH! It is all so confusing. Jermaine, please make up your mind!

But, you have to admit, this is the "beauty" of the transfer market. You have to love it. So, I ask you, do you want Pennant in the...