la liga 2012-13
After the Messi-Villa confrontation, speculation on whether the striker duo was not working out came to forefront. But this may only be the beginning of the end for the close friends.
During the match against Granada in which Barcelona won 2-0, Messi passed the ball in the box to Villa. However, Villa was surrounded and unable to control the pass. The ball then went out of bounds and a frustrated Messi took exception and shouted at his teammate for not passing the ball back to him. Villa responded in kind and for a few moments, the two engaged in an argument.
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. 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. Every week we will look at which player had the better week and which holds the edge to date for the season. Let us look at what the two superstars accomplished during the fourth week of La Liga.
Real Madrid pulled off another unconvincing victory over Rayo Vallecano to put themselves eight points behind Barcelona for the top spot in La Liga.
The Read Madrid match was cancelled after the lights refused to go on in the Stadium at the Rayo Vallecano.
Cristiano Ronaldo should not be sad anymore entering Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona remains perfect through the start of the 2012-13 season despite a lackluster performance against lowly Granada.
Lionel Messi and Barcelona return to action at 4 PM against a Granada squad that has yet to win a match this season.
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. 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. Every week we will look at which player had the better week and which holds the edge to date for the season. Let us look at what the two superstars accomplished during the fourth week of La Liga.
"The Sad" won't evade Real Madrid.
While the Ronaldo drama seems to be finished, Los Merengues continue to look unconvincing on the pitch as they lost their second game in four matches to drop eight points behind rival Barcelona for first place in the standings.
Lionel Messi continued his stellar play as he led FC Barcelona to a strong 4-1 win over Getafe.
Real Madrid gets back into action against FC Sevilla as they hope to continue ridding themselves of a mediocre start to the season.
After a week off for international play, La Liga is back in business. First place Barcelona will continue to try and build off their perfect record of 3-0 against Getafe.
Over the weekend, Crisitnao Ronaldo, nicknamed Tristiano by the Spanish press, threw his latest tantrum after he refused to celebrate his two goals during Real Madrid's first victory of the season.
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. 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. Every week we will look at which player had the better week and which holds the edge to date for the season. Here is a look at the first three weekends to date in the two players' seasons.
