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Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: “C’est la Vie,” Said the Champions

Posted on September 13, 2015 by jerblaber

“I find that most people know what a story is until they sit down to write one.” A team not often praised for its work when backed into a corner sure did well when it was backed into a corner Saturday. … Continue reading →

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Nerves, Swerves and Lionel Messi

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Doctor Impossible

When Alvaro Morata scored the equalizer last night for Juventus, I feared the worst. In the immediate aftermath of the goal, it looked like Juventus was going to beat Barcelona. And Barcelona really had themselves to blame. I’m not trying … Continue reading →

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Juventus vs. Barcelona: The Great(ish) Debate

Posted on June 6, 2015 by jerblaber

IT’S HERE IT’S HERE IT’S FINALLY HERE. The 2015 Champions League Final will kick off this evening from Berlin, as both Barcelona and Juventus seek the third and final piece of the treble. The Spanish champions are heavily favored, but … Continue reading →

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Lionel Messi Says “Shove It” to Crisis Talk

Posted on January 12, 2015 by jerblaber

“Don’t throw shit at us from outside because that will only do us harm.” Damn, Lio. Calm down. — اللهو الخفي (@viagraofchaos) January 12, 2015 The funniest thing happened to me last week. You know what I saw on the Twitter … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup: Week 9

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jerblaber

It’s time for another edition of the Liga BBVA roundup! Lots to discuss from over the weekend, so let’s get started… – There’s only one place we can start this week, and that would be in Madrid…with Getafe 0-1 Atlético! … Continue reading →

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Is Luis Enrique Bad At Managing Big Games?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

If Paris was a warning, Madrid made it perfectly clear. Barcelona’s approach again left them vulnerable to sides that can attack them with speed and pace, and in Real Madrid, there is no one better at exploiting that. The big news … Continue reading →

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Every Day Is Zlatan Day Hangout #3: Champions League Matchday Three

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jerblaber

Here we are, folks, the third edition of the EDIZD Hangout, recorded Wednesday. Some notes: 1. If you haven’t watched one of these before: yes, this is normal hangout length. 2. I made a mistake when I said Atlético Madrid … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup: Weeks 5-6

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

Just like Diego Simeone, the roundup is back after an extended break. Don’t blame us, though. Blame the wonky schedule. There were a lot of games played over the last two weeks. Here are some of the highlights: Atletico Madrid … Continue reading →

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The Reeducation Of Lionel Messi

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Doctor Impossible

Lionel Messi has had, by his standards, a lukewarm 2014. After a subpar season with Barcelona, which ended with no trophies and a lot of questions about whether or not he was the best player in the world anymore, Lio … Continue reading →

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La Liga Roundup: Week 3

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jerblaber

-We begin this week’s La Liga roundup in–where else–Madrid, where defending champions Atlético defeated Real 2-1. Arda Turan came on for Gabi just after the hour and notched the winner 15 minutes later following a beautiful dummy by Raúl García. The victory … Continue reading →

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