Last Monday's El Clasico played between Barcelona and Real Madrid had a lot in store for football fans all over the world. La Liga's two big sides playing against each for the top position in the board. On one side was Real Madrid who possessed the most expensive player in the world- Cristiano Ronaldo and on the other side was Barcelona who possessed perhaps the best player in the world at the moment- Lionel Messi. It was not only contest between Real Madrid and Barcelona, but among who will outshine among the two contenders: Messi and Ronaldo and be proved as the best player in the world.
The end results: Barcelona trashing Real Madrid 5-0 in the exhilarating El Clasico contest. Messi surpassed Ronaldo in every aspect of the game. Madrid's goalkeeper, Iker Casillas known as the best goalkeeper in the world conceded 5 goals. Yes, 5 goals! A team known to possess all the so-called most of the best and expensive players in the world failed to challenge the Barcelona heroes.
On game day, it was Barcelona who exceeded beyond expectations because they relied on skills and team work which Madrid seemingly lacks.
Couldn't have said it better myself. Money really can't buy sustained success, as previously shown by Leeds, Chelsea, Man City, etc. Real Madrid have a fantastic squad, but they lack chemistry. You can't build a house with top quality bricks alone. You need some icky, mushy stuff like cement holding them together. Barcelona have that. Real Madrid might want to adopt a different approach. Perhaps, they could try to attract the best under 18's of their generation. They'll grow within the system and fit right in. Real have players playing in way too many styles to gel properly, to be honest. Look at Barcelona. Their core first team is based in Spain. If the egos at Madrid don't adapt themselves soon, it's going to be all downhill from here for the Galacticos!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your most of your conception except for one. Chelsea did sustain success when Roman Abramovich bought it in 2003. His investment helped the club receive the success that it needed and deserved. Chelsea cannot be compared to Real Madrid since they don't just buy players for the sake of having expensive players in the team that cannot work together. The 2009 Premier League winners have more credibility than any other team as of now.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I do agree with you that Real Madrid should adapt Arsenal's strategy by attracting young players who can grow within them. As the way they are going now, their future seems very dark.