Question of the Week: Has Real Madrid Already Won La Liga?
by lujay_rma on Feb 6, 2012 8:14 PM CET
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Greetings from the land of sand. This is the weekly segment here on Managing Madrid where I walk around my international campus and ask people of different backgrounds and football loyalties about the footballing world and Real Madrid.
The past couple of weeks have been crazy in the Spanish footballing world. The backlash from El Clasico and the resulting press craze over Mourinho, Pepe, and the officials have been in the headlines, drawing some attention away from the other competitions.
However, la Liga has continued. Whether you already knew this or not, Barcelona has dropped some points throughout the season and now Real Madrid top the Spanish Primera Division by seven points. I know it is pretty early in the season, but in a competition where points are barely dropped, many believe that a seven-point deficit is almost insurmountable.
So the question this week is this: With Real Madrid so far ahead of Barcelona, is the contest already over? Here's what some people had to say:
"Madrid is ahead of the league because of their smart and focused playing style. But anything can happen. Barca is only two wins and a tie away and there are more than 5 games left."
-Omar, Egypt, Real Madrid
"Madrid just got lucky. Seven points ahead or not they can win, Barcelona don't care because they're aiming for is the Champions League which Madrid have no chance of winning so [Real Madrid] are focusing on taking advantage of La Liga."
-Nadim, Lebanon, Barcelona
"Real Madrid has been good at closing out seasons in the past, and especially with a pretty easy schedule ahead, Madrid should win...Unless their Champions League ambitions interfere."
-Yusuf, Ethiopia, AC Milan
"I don't mind losing the league, but I would at least like to see Barca fight for the come back and not to let Real slip away."
-Saker, Palestine, Barcelona
"Unless Madrid lose Ronaldo and Ozil, yes it is."
-Phillip, Lebanon, AC Milan
"Unless [Real Madrid] play second team (and we might still win with them), we will be the winners."
-Abe, Lebanon, Real Madrid
Now that you've heard from others, it's time for you to make your choice. As always, you can vote in the poll below and/or have your say in the comments. Hala Madrid!
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of course its not over
as we still play in the Nou Camp. one loss and the team may start to feel the heat of needing not to make any mistake, plus we don’t know what the CL games can add in terms of physical or mental load. add injuries or luck, and you will see its not over
we need to take one game at a time, and Jose must needs to ensure team doesn’t lose focus
I will say this, these are the scenarios Jose thrives in. if he ends up losing this league, unless there is a CL title, think he won’t last to next year
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
by MoLimits on Feb 6, 2012 8:24 PM CET via Android app reply actions
Mou would never let the Madrid players think it is over even for a second
Which is exactly the attitude that this team needs. Anyways, the comment that really pissed me off was the Barcelona fan who said Madrid has no chance at winning the Champions League. Really? No chance? What an arrogant fan
Experience counts
Jose is the past master at bringing home the league. He is the best around and will have these RM boys primed for it. Watch how he rotates and changes formations over next three months as he deals with the run in. It will be great to watch. If you are a true football fan then relax in the knowledge we have the best manager to see us home.
madrid can have the la liga
Mourinho will be leaving. The fans do not want him.
by yousif.alkoureiti on Feb 8, 2012 12:16 AM CET reply actions
If Mourinho leaves
It will be on his own accord, not because he gets fired because the fans don’t want him. Unless he ends up blowing La Liga, he will be here if he wants to be
What "fans"
Who are these fans? Some small minded people who don’t understand that ugly ducklings can turn into beautiful swans… Its rubbish that the fans dont want him but some small minded journalists and a few jealous factions inside the RM camp who are agitating. Watch these so called fans who are weeping when he goes and the team disintegrates like always once he goes.
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