Well this weekend saw el Classico and my second favorite event, The Master's. In el Classico, Barca went to the Bernabeau and won 2-0 to give them the pole position for their second straight la Liga title. There are 7 games left and Barca has a 3 point lead and the tie breaker should they tie on points. Barca now need to match Madrid the rest of the way to retain their title and must also focus on Inter in a week in a half for their Champion's League campaign.
As for The Master's, it was exciting. I will start off saying that no matter what, I am still a Tiger Woods fan, as his golfing ability is utterly amazing. Say what you want about him as a person, he is still an amazing golfer. Also, I don't really like Phil Mickelson, and I have been trying to figure out why. He did go to ASU and me being a U of A grad might have something to do with it, it might also be that he is kind of the "anti-Tiger". Either way I don't really like when he wins but I must say he played great this weekend and deserved the Green Jacket. That shot on 13 through the trees was quite amazing. I was pulling for Tiger the whole time but he just had too many mistakes. Though given a 5 month layoff and him still finishing fourth is pretty damn amazing. And it is also scary to think that as bad as he played this weekend he still shot under par every round and was only 4 shots back. If he hit the driver a littler better and made a couple more putts he wins this tournament. What does that mean going forward? Who knows. I still think he has a great shot at the US Open at Pebble Beach and the British Open at St. Andrews but who knows.
Anyway, great weekend for sports. El Classico was a great game and even if you're a Real Madrid supporter you can take away positives from the game and know that you can still fight for the title. El Classico has also put Messi far above everyone else to retain his world player of the year all he needs to do now is do something in the World Cup and it is his. The Master's was as beautiful as ever. There is not a more beautiful or tranquil setting than Augusta National and there is no better golf tournament than The Master's. The set up to create opportunities, the course itself and all its subtleties, and of course the amazing players.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
El Classico
El Classico is today. The game between Real Madrid and Barcelona, the two biggest sports teams (thats right, not just the two biggest teams in Spain or in soccer but in all of sport) in the world. The Bernabeau plays host tonight as Barcelona take on Real Madrid, with both teams equal on points and tied for first in la Liga.
There is not a bigger regular season game or rivalry in the world and these two teams wont disappoint. Madrid are looking to erase last year's game as Barca came to the Bernabeau and won 6-2. This game is even more important than last years and will be much closer. The game at the Nou Camp in November was won 1-0 by Barca so this game will not only give someone the lead but a clear path to the title. Right now the teams are separated by goal differential, with Madrid leading by 1 goal. After today, however, the teams will be separated by head to head should they be tied on points. A win by Madrid equals things and means it will go back to goal differential while a win or draw by Barca gives them the advantage.
The big talk is Messi vs. Ronaldo but that is not true. Yes these are the two best players in the world but they will not see much of each other. The game will be decided who finishes better as a team in my opinion. Each team will create chances but whoever take advantage of those chances will win. Real will be without Kaka which does hurt them but Barca will be without Ibrahimavic and Abidal which will hurt them. All in all it will be very balanced.
I expect Barca to control most of the possession like they do in every game and try to control the pace. I expect Real to come out fast to try to get an early goal and protect their back line (which is suseptible). Barca will try to let Xavi and Iniesta and Messi create while Madrid will let Ronaldo and Higuain create. Should be a very tight, very exciting game.
Being a Barca fan obviously I think Barcelona will win but I am not about to make a 6-2 prediction. I could see a 2-1, 2-0, 1-0 win but I would also not be unhappy with a draw. Can't wait!!!!!
There is not a bigger regular season game or rivalry in the world and these two teams wont disappoint. Madrid are looking to erase last year's game as Barca came to the Bernabeau and won 6-2. This game is even more important than last years and will be much closer. The game at the Nou Camp in November was won 1-0 by Barca so this game will not only give someone the lead but a clear path to the title. Right now the teams are separated by goal differential, with Madrid leading by 1 goal. After today, however, the teams will be separated by head to head should they be tied on points. A win by Madrid equals things and means it will go back to goal differential while a win or draw by Barca gives them the advantage.
The big talk is Messi vs. Ronaldo but that is not true. Yes these are the two best players in the world but they will not see much of each other. The game will be decided who finishes better as a team in my opinion. Each team will create chances but whoever take advantage of those chances will win. Real will be without Kaka which does hurt them but Barca will be without Ibrahimavic and Abidal which will hurt them. All in all it will be very balanced.
I expect Barca to control most of the possession like they do in every game and try to control the pace. I expect Real to come out fast to try to get an early goal and protect their back line (which is suseptible). Barca will try to let Xavi and Iniesta and Messi create while Madrid will let Ronaldo and Higuain create. Should be a very tight, very exciting game.
Being a Barca fan obviously I think Barcelona will win but I am not about to make a 6-2 prediction. I could see a 2-1, 2-0, 1-0 win but I would also not be unhappy with a draw. Can't wait!!!!!
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