clasico
The first Clasico of 2013 is upon us as Real Madrid faces off against Barcelona in the first leg of the 2013 Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Real Madrid and Barcelona were slated for a "Clasico matchup" in March, but fans will now get two matches courtesy of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. When the teams last met in 2012, they battled to a ferocious 2-2 draw that saw Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo score two goals apiece. There a great deal of matchups that will have a tremendous influence on how Wednesday's tilt plays out, but none will be more essential than the strikers on each team.
Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the first of three matches in early 2013 this Wednesday.
Who is better, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? The two greatest living soccer players not only compete in the same league but for rival squads.
Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the first of three matches in early 2013 this Wednesday. The teams played three matches to start the 2012-13 season. They split two Spanish Super Cup tilts and then drew 2-2 at the Camp Nou in a match that will be remembered for the dazzling displays from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. As Wednesday's match approaches, we will preview the two sides at every position to determine which squad has been better of late and has a greater chance at winning the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Today we will compare the two sides' defenders.
An unexpected Clasico is upon us as this Wednesday, Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the first of three matches in early 2013. The teams played three matches to start the 2012-13 season. They split two Spanish Super Cup tilts and then drew 2-2 at the Camp Nou in a match that will be remembered for the dazzling displays from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. As Wednesday's bout approaches, we will preview the two sides at every position to determine which squad has been better of late and has a greater chance at winning the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
For the last eight weeks, Real Madrid kept pace with FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the race for the Spanish League title.
Who is better? Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? The two greatest living soccer players not only compete in the same league but for rival squads.
As 2012 starts to wind down, the conversation for the Ballon D'Or has commenced. On October 30, a shortlist of 23 players will be placed into contention for the prestigious award handed out to the greatest player in the world. While many would like to throw in players like Iker Casillas and Andres Iniesta into the conversation for their incredible years, there are only two players in contention for this award: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
And in light of Sunday's Clasico the choice between the two is even more difficult.
Messi has had the edge over the last few years as Barcelona has been the supreme squad in European soccer, but Ronaldo may be having the best year of his career.
Barcelona drew with Real Madrid 2-2 in the first game this season in which the Catalonians did not win.
The day that has been long awaited has finally arrived: Barcelona and Real Madrid are ready to renew their rivalry as both squads head into Sunday's match in top form.
The Clasico is upon us as this Sunday as Real Madrid and Barcelona take each other in the first official match of the 2012-13 season. They played earlier in the season in the Spanish super cup and split two one goal decisions, but Real Madrid won the Cup after scoring more away goals than their rivals. As we head into the Sunday bout, we will preview the two sides at every position to determine which squad has been better and has a greater chance at winning going into Sunday's match.
We will now look at the Forwards.
