The Spanish Football Thread

Seriously tight game tonight. I hope Atleti get through, an all Spainish, all Madrid final.

Both sides are going to park the bus but there is more onus on Chelsea to attack because if home advantage.

You are right but that doesn't necessarily mean Chelsea will attack. As much as I dislike Mourinho's tactics the last 2 clean sheets are to be admired but I think keeping another one might be too much to ask. The longer this match goes without a goal, the more nervous the crowd will get and I think that will benefit Atletico.

My prediction is 1-1.

I'd rather face Chelsea than Atletico. Chelsea will sit very deep and be hard to break down, but Atleti chase the ball down and that's a lot harder to play against. Besides, our defenders are quick enough to cope with a counter-attack and Carlo is no tactical novice. We also have 2 players (Ronaldo and Bale) who can score from 30 yards. No defensive formation can prepare you for that.

I'd rather face Chelsea than Atletico. Chelsea will sit very deep and be hard to break down, but Atleti chase the ball down and that's a lot harder to play against. Besides, our defenders are quick enough to cope with a counter-attack and Carlo is no tactical novice. We also have 2 players (Ronaldo and Bale) who can score from 30 yards. No defensive formation can prepare you for that.

Come on Atletico Madrid! Hold on pleaseeeeee..

I see reports coming out now that the Alves banana incident was planned with the help of a marketing agency. They didn't plan the throwing but they planned the response the next time it happened. Shame it wasn't off the cuff, but still got a great response.

First ever local derby to be a Champions League final? (correct me if I'm wrong)

Anyway, the Madrid-Lisbon route (air, road, rail) will be busy on May 23/24/25

I heard this as well and from what I've read, it's only been reported widely in the Brazilian media but surely the guy being a Villareal member debukes this. He has also been arrested.

Atletico proved why they top La Liga. Played Chelsea off the park in the second half.

Its easy isn't it, MouMou, when you dont have to attack? Theres a reason why you've lost 4 semis in a row. Ironically the year you dont manage Real Madrid they make the final. 6 defenders in your starting line up AT HOME when you need to score clearly hasnt worked has it? No tophies for 2 seasons. Who's the expert in failure now?

Diego Simeone is ten times the manager Mourinho ever will be.

Cannot wait for the final.