Was looking to see a great El Classico last night and for the most part of the first half, the game was enthralling.
Madrid seemed to be playing their game whilst holding off Barca and I genuinely wanted Real Madrid to win.
However, when Puyol scored, the dirty Mourinho tactics came into play.
Gloves were off and the abuse started. Blatant kicking, stamping and even hair pulling began and that was just for Messi.
The players clearly was given the message to rough him up and although it did wind Messi up, he was the one that set up the winner.
Couldn't believe Pepe's cause to harm anyone. He is a top player but his attitude stinks when he goes out of control.
Don't get me wrong I do think Busquets is the worst diver of them all and he tried it yesterday, but Pepe's stamping on Messi's hand, his disgraceful act of diving were much worse last night.
I changed my alliance throughout the match as it clearly showed that Mourinho can't beat Barca with his tactics so he uses bully-boy tactics and still can't win.
The buck lies with the Manager as he commands the team and it seems always the same case to target Messi. However, he forgets that Iniesta, Xavi are just as effective.
Cheaters never prosper Jose
Real 'dirty' Madrid
posted on 19/1/12
To be honest there was so much diving, cheating, fouling and play-acting from both sides that the game was hard to enjoy.
Pepe in particular was a disgrace.
posted on 19/1/12
I do think Madrid actually have a chance if they play their game.
They seem to defend much deeper against Barca.
I understand that Barca's midfield is superb but Madrid can also keep possession.
The dirty tactics really put me off
posted on 19/1/12
As good as Mourinho is as a manager and what he’s achieved, he has never been able to handle Barcelona. He’s tried everything from all-out attack to trying to kick them off the pitch but nothing has worked.
It doesn’t matter how many trophies you’ve won or how many million you spend on trying to improve the team, Barca play a style of football that the majority of the team have been thought since they were 14 or 15.
You can’t buy class
posted on 19/1/12
wild - totally agree
Mourinho lacks class in his character and it clearly shows