Atlético de Madrid v Getafe A Madrid derbi against neighbouring Getafe. No word on our starting 11 until Sunday morning, as stated on the club's official website. This is a must-win game. Here's the table as of this moment: 1 Barcelona 60 2 Real Madrid 47 3 Valencia 38 4 Sevilla 38 5 Villarreal 37 6 Málaga 36 7 Atlético 35 8 Deportivo 35 Vamos! Click to continue reading...

Unfortunately, I was working this Sunday, so I couldn't follow the game. Still, a few things interested me about it: 1- It's our first victory of 2009. 2- It's Abel's first victory as manager. 3- Kun & Forlán scored the goals. 4- Abel's starting 11: Leo Franco; Perea, Pablo, Ujfalusi, Pernía; Sinama, Assunçao, Raúl García (Maniche 78), Antonio López; Forlán [. Click to continue reading...

This Sunday marks Abel's first game as manager and, frankly, I'm both excited and nervous. Why? Change is good, but the man has a tough string of games ahead him. Our next 10 games: -away to Recre. -home to Getafe. -away to Sevilla. -home to Porto. -home to Barcelona. -away for Madrid derbi. -away to Porto. Click to continue reading...

After a bit of a 'hiatus', I am back to regular blogging starting this evening! Thanks to all those who continue to leave comments & opinions on our club. Saludos. Click to continue reading...

No, I haven't died or anything. I've just been in total disgust over our miserable run of form since the start of 2009. So, a replacement for Aguirre...finally. Who will it be? Apparently we'll know soon enough. Click to continue reading...