The European football thread

[Trollheart]

Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

https://twitter.com/Oddschecker/stat...79397836640258

Patrice Evra been sent off for kicking a Marseille supporter in the head.

Shades of Cantona, huh?

[Cuthbert]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5VRGKVlJZw

Honestly never realised how quick he was at PSG. Unbelievable speed.

Unless there is some financial situation I'm not aware of, then I expect Real Madrid to spend 300m+ this summer.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

i’m still wondering what will happen to Bale. can’t see him staying/them paying that much just to use him occasionally but with Isco and Asencio that’s what is happening.

if i’m Madrid i don’t know where exactly i improve. i guess i bring in a better striker, start looking for a player who will eventually fill the void left by CR7, and maybe bring in De Gea?

as far as midfield and defense goes there aren’t many things to change imo.

[Cuthbert]

Ronaldo will be 33 in a couple of months and is declining, so he will need to be replaced. Two goals in the league all season is poor even if they have given up and are throwing the kitchen sink at Europe it's still poor.

Benzema is 30 this month.

Marcelo is 30 next year.

Ramos is 32 in a few months.

Modric 33 next year (granted his style of play is not built around physicality).

Can't see Bale staying for much longer.

It's an ageing side and they've blown the league. They've been quiet in the market by their standards since they signed Kroos and James. I expect them to go on a mad willy waving spree this summer.

CF, AM and a defender. Goalkeeper on top. At least.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

i agree with you, but i think they already have successors to most players within the club.

Casemiro, Isco, and Ascensio, and Kovacic can all play mid and are worthy of starting
Isco, Ascensio, and Lucas Vazquez have all filled in for Bale on the wing
Theo Hernandez was signed last year to eventually replace Marcelo
Varane is on the way to being a player as prolific as Ramos

but at the end of the day it's Real Madrid and it's not exactly like not needing to spend will stop them from spending anyway. a striker and a keeper are the must haves at this point.

[Cuthbert]

If they are going to spend big money on an attacker who do you think they'll get?

Neymar ?

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

reasonable options imo

- Neymar
- Hazard
- Sanchez
- Dybala
- Coutinho
- Griezmann

i think it would be smart to look at Icardi as well as he is one of the most underrated goal scorers in all of football (he has contributed to 54% of Inter's goals this season.)

if i'm Zidane i'm doing anything i can to lure Hazard away from Chelsea. i would take him over Neymar especially after the off-field antics Neymar has engaged in over the last little while.

[Goofle]

Madrid will probably end up with Lewa IMO. Think they should go for Dybala personally.

[Ol’ Qwerty Bastard]

Luke Shaw actually getting a start >>>>

[Cuthbert]

Just seen the scores.

Three teams on 12 pts in MU's group.

If CSKA score three more MU could go out.