Super Sunday: GAME 2 - Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (Does Ronaldinho deserve to be benched?)

Saturday, 22 December 07, 03:43 PM · Comments(1)

This is the game I've been waiting for. And even though Real Madrid cannot be reached at the first position (the difference is 4 points) a Barcelona win would mean a very tough and close championship after the winter break.

I honestly find it very hard to make a prediction because a lot on this match will depend on some individual performances. Robinho, Van Nilsterooy, Messi, Eto'o ... will have this responsibility.

Wait a minute, I didn't mention Ronaldinho?

Well, coach Frank Rijkaard is still keeping it a secret Ronaldinho's presence on the starting eleven. I understand that Barcelona has a great team with many players thast can be replaced by others and still keep the team playing beautiful football but in such an important match I'd take the experience of Ronaldinho over Giovani dos Santos any time.

In my opinion if Ronaldinho plays Barcelona wins 3 x 1 if he doesn't I predict the same score but in favor of "Los merengues"

The debate is open.

Ronaldinho or Giovani? What's your choice?

And who will win this match?

Here are the possible line-ups:

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Tags: La Liga 08/09, Spain, Barcelona, Real Madrid, barcelona, real madrid, Robinho, ronaldinho

Topics: La Liga 08/09, Spain, Barcelona, Real Madrid

Posted by ManoGil | Comments (1)

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mclarenman Wrote: | 05.24GMT | Dec 23, 2007

dos Santos, as good as he is, lacks Ronaldinho's experience, and his vision. give him a few years and he'll be rocking it, just like ronnie. Without Messi in this game, i think Madrid has a HUGE
advantage because Messi leaves a huge mark on the game. Ronaldinho needs to be in there, with Eto'o. Leave Giudjohnsen out and put in dos Santos for Messi and Krkic in up top, as good as they both
are. Gudjohnsen stops every good thing that Barca starts. Madrid has a solid team, but if they win it's either because there's no Messi or because Valdes just insn't Casillas, who is definitely the
better keeper. It will be phenomenal match, a great Clasico either way, though I hope Barca comes out with the win.

Super Sunday: GAME 2 - Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (Does Ronaldinho deserve to be benched?)

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