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I have pre-derbi thoughts below; this is an addendum to that with some recent news. Here's the
chosen squad: Leo Franco, Abbiati, Seitaridis, Pablo Ibáñez, Perea, Fabiano Eller, Pernía,
Antonio López, Maniche, Cléber Santana, Raúl García, Luis García, Simão, Reyes, Maxi
Rodríguez, Kun Agüero, Forlán and Mista. It's a bit curious to me that Braulio was left out [.
Los Rojiblancos had a non-strenous training session yesterday (Thursday) after their return from
Vigo. Luis Garcia, who didn't travel with the squad to the friendly, rejoined the team and
participated in the training session. Centre-back Ze Castro, who also didn't travel to Vigo, is
still slightly injured and participated in a much lighter session in [.
Good news, fellow Colchoneros! Sergio 'kun' Aguero will play in the starting 11 tomorrow (UEFA
qualifer) after much pressure from the media (particularly in Argentina) and supporters. Many
including myself feel that the young Argentine has earned a spot alongside Diego Forlan after his
fine form during the U-20 World Cup. I'm very happy with [.
Today our beloved play a local friendly against neighbours Getafe. Since the departure of Schuster
to Real Madrid, Getafe have been managed by Dane Michael Laudrup. So far, under his charge, have
won all 7 of their pre-season friendlies. Manager Aguirre plans on taking a second-string side to
the friendly, giving key players a rest. Chosen Squad: GK: [.
Here's an eye-opening interview of Garcia Pitarch, sporting director. Some of the phrasing is
difficult to translate to English, but I tried my best. INTERVIEWER: The name Riquelme [looms
constantly...]... Reply: The [expectation is normal]. There are, of course, external factors: the
media, who give their opinion. And fans believe them, but that's not how it is.
With the below entry discussing the foreign element of the squad and the possibility of sending
Brasilian Diego Costa on loan, I thought I'd focus an entry on striker Braulio Nóbrega, a product
of the Atletico Madrid youth system (it was in the news today). He was sent on loan to
Salamanca last season, where he started 36 games and [...]
Another quick entry. Here's manager Aguirre's chosen 18: GK: Leo Franco & Christian Abbiati
DEFENCE: Seitaridis, Perea, Pablo, Eller, Ze Castro, Antonio Lopez, and Pernia MIDFIELD: Luccin,
Costinha, Petrov, Raul Garcia, Jurado, and Maniche OFFENCE: Maxi, Mista, and Braulio Predictably
strong squad for the away leg against Gloria Bistrita. This will be the first game for new arrivals
Raul Garcia and [.
These pre-season tourneys are excellent for fitness and such. The second goal for Ajax, by Wesley
Sneijder, was an absolute beauty. Here are some very brief, general notes (I watched some of the
1st half & all of the 2nd half): -I'm actually a bit torn between Eller and Perea. If the club
don't plan to change the [...]
History Lesson Did you know that La Liga season has kicked-off with the Madrid derbi only two times
in the history of league? 1960/61 Season: Atlético won it 1-0 and bragging rights. During this
season, Atleti finished the season in 2nd place. In 1997/98 (a decade ago!): both clubs shared the
points in a 1-1 draw. Although Atleti [...]
22 year old striker Braulio will be loaned out to suburban neighbours, Getafe, on a season-long
loan. He will put pen to paper this Monday. I suppose this means Mista will remain as Atleti's 3rd
choice striker this season [bleah!]... if given a choice, I'd give Luis Garcia an opportunity over
Mista. At least he is [...]
Dear God, I honestly don't know where to begin. Atleti conceded two goals in the first half as a
result of defensive errors. The first goal, in the 7th minute, was the fault of Luis Perea: poor
marking and casual defending by the Colombian centre-back. The second goal was caused by a
shambolic pass by who [...]
Atletico Madrid eased to a 3-1 win over Lazio thanks to goals from Braulio, Luis Garcia and Jose
Antonio Reyes. I didn't have an opportunity to watch the entire game. I did catch a bit of the
first half (10 minutes or so) and the entire second half. It's great to see Atleti
win...convincingly and not [...]
Atletico Madrid's youngsters, Braulio and Julian Vara, are adamant about staying with their boyhood
club. Braulio looks likely to stay as a striking option. Julian Vara's situation is slightly
different: the right-back will have a difficult time receiving any playing time with Seitaridis as
manager Aguirre's #1 choice for that position. Juan Valera, although still [.
This was not the scoreline I was expecting at all. It was the story of the two-faced Atleti: a
good, dominating first half...and an average, boring second half. Los Rojiblancos did end up
winning el Trofeo Ciudad de Vigo in penalties, 4-2. Meaningless pre-season friendly, of course.
Random Notes -We were awarded two penalties in the first [...]
I had an opportunity to watch this friendly this afternoon (4.00pm NY time). It was a very
physical game between the two Madrid clubs- Getafe entered the competition much hungrier for a win
from the start, it must be said. That said, they could not find the back of the net they did have
a goal wrongfully called [...]
History Lesson Did you know that La Liga season has kicked-off with the Madrid derbi only two times
in the history of league? 1960/61 Season: Atlético won it 1-0 and bragging rights. During this
season, Atleti finished the season in 2nd place. In 1997/98 (a decade ago!): both clubs shared the
points in a 1-1 draw. Although Atleti [...]
Manager Aguirre is expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formed- squad with a Simao-Maxi-Reyes line. AS is
calling it the 'tridente mágico' (the magical trident)- and who can blame them? If this trio
proves deadly without Forlan and Aguero, imagine how potent our attack will be when they're back
from holiday? I'm salivating right now. It's an [...]
Due to international duty, quite a few key players were unavailable for this week's training
session, namely Pablo, Pernia, Maxi, Seitaridis, Simao, Raul Garcia, and Jurado. Who did
participate? Leo Franco; Falcón; Antonio López; Luccin; Braulio; Mista; Zé Castro; Maniche;
Vara; Eller; Kun; Reyes; Perea; Luis García; Forlán; Cléber Santana. Early Thoughts on the Derby
The main focus [.
The 22 year old striker has officially signed for suburban neighbours Getafe on a season-long loan.
I'm a bit disappointed that he was not chosen as 3rd striker. Hopefully he'll come back to the club
in 08/09 as a top prospect. Best of luck, Braulio.
