Evil Empire 1, Barca 3, aka “What say ye now, doubting world?”

10 December 2011

You all are getting a Eulertastic review, so stand back for that one. But just some quick thoughts from me, and let’s share some joy:   –I tuned in at 1-0, and was oddly calm. It looked like they had played their best, and we hadn’t. –I have NO idea how we are going to [...]

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It’s Time: Evil Empire vs Barca LiveBlog

10 December 2011

First off, go read Euler’s Clasico preview. Then come back. Okay, Kick off is approx. 30 minutes before (therefore: 3:30pm EST). Early, I know. But I want to get everything out of the way before kickoff. Be here or be forever moderated. FCB lineup: Valdes – Alves Pique Puyol Abidal – Xavi Busquets Iniesta – [...]

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Posted in La Liga, Liveblog19 Comments

Tactical Preview – El Clasico: Onset and Evolution

10 December 2011

Prior to a match the focus is often on how it will open.  The managers decision making processes.  The initial player selection.  The formations.  But matches evolve dynamically.  They develop their own narrative, tell their own story. This is particularly true of contests between sides that know each other well.  How the teams initially set [...]

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And So It Begins…

10 December 2011

One last post before it all comes together in those 90 minutes of madness: All that’s left to say, the only thing worth saying is this: Visca el Barça!

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Myth Became ¡Morbo! El Clásico, Book III

09 December 2011

The sun sets on the hollow. The hobbits leave off their chores, kicking silver orbs into black sacks, donning their fleece. From the wide tunnel emerges a dark, diminutive Wizard. He stops in mid-field and casts his eyes, flashing like two chips of blackest charcoal, ’round the field. The hobbits draw closer to him.

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Posted in Barcelona, El Clasico, Nonsense43 Comments

Your Reading List for the Evening

09 December 2011

Things you might want to read while you’re, you know, totally not thinking about El Clásico or at least after you’re done laughing at this: And you thought only Busi dove or exaggerated… Zonal Marking: Real Madrid v Barcelona – El Clasico tactical preview Sid Lowe: Barcelona-Real clash likely to be decisive in this year’s [...]

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