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I think he'll stay one more season - as long as he feels like it, he doesn't seem to stick around at clubs for too long. Next in line is Zidane and he's not ready yet.

Looks like Ancelotti's not gonna sit in the dugout for the rest of La Liga, yesterday's ref reported that Carlo disrespected him after the match and that's gonna mean a touchline ban for him.

We're pretty insular on that regard; he'll have to make a lot of noise to get noticed again. I don't think there's another U21 game until next Fall anyway, we failed to qualify for the European tournament this year.

He's already played for them, he just got dropped when Carver took over and his form (and everybody's) dipped.

May have felt like it but pretty sure it was 2-2 One of the largest Spanish newspapers incorrectly called it a Valencia win in today's edition, I guess it felt that way a bit Valencia have built a nice team; their record against the other top 4 teams (bar us) is pretty good too. It's also a young team so they have ways to go; of course they have had the advantage of not playing in Europe this season so it will be harder for them next year. They need a top drawer striker too. Alcácer is a damn nice prospect but Negredo and Rodrigo have been largely ineffectual. Massive that they got Gaya to sign that new deal otherwise I think he would've been gone in the summer with it being so low. If they finish 4th and Sevilla win the Europa, Valencia still keep their CL qualifier right? Yeah, we would have 5 teams in the CL.

I'm really surprised he has hit the ground running so quickly. 2 years ago this lad was playing amateur football ffs. Some natural talent he has.

May have felt like it but pretty sure it was 2-2 One of the largest Spanish newspapers incorrectly called it a Valencia win in today's edition, I guess it felt that way a bit Valencia have built a nice team; their record against the other top 4 teams (bar us) is pretty good too. It's also a young team so they have ways to go; of course they have had the advantage of not playing in Europe this season so it will be harder for them next year. They need a top drawer striker too. Alcácer is a damn nice prospect but Negredo and Rodrigo have been largely ineffectual.

Diego Alves; 16/35 penalties saved in La Liga. Absurd stat. EDIT: 19/40 across all competitions.

You still have to go to Madrid, which will be very difficult. It is not inconceivable that Barcelona go to the last match day needing a home victory for the title. I think you know what happened in this situation last time. Yeah, we won. 2009-2010 I am talking about last season when Atletico held Barca 1-1 to confirm the title. We weren't top though, it's not the same. That was pretty much a cup final where one of the finalists won the title with a draw, and happened to be the best defensive unit in Europe.

You still have to go to Madrid, which will be very difficult. It is not inconceivable that Barcelona go to the last match day needing a home victory for the title. I think you know what happened in this situation last time. Yeah, we won. 2009-2010

Well, I think we may just have won our first trophy of the season. On with the wine! We only need 1 win in the next two. Even if we lose or draw against Atlético, we can kick ourselves in the teeth with a fucking iron shoe if we don't defeat Depor at the Camp Nou.

5 Minutes ET, Real Madrid time.

Negredo should have finished that first chance Valencia are getting completely mugged off by Manchester City if they have to pay that €25 million clause at the end of the loan deal. I like Negredo but there is no way he's worth that much off his form in the last 18 months or so. Yeah, that deal was a bit of a headscratcher when it got announced.

If it's a draw then you only need to win one of the last 2, right? Yeah.

Liga Adelante is certainly more technical than the C'ship; but it's also very slow and with acres of space for players to exploit - that's actually what makes it pretty watchable.

Probably want to close it as this is far from over Nah, I need few excuses for a glass of decent red wine.

They are probably going to draw this at the very least. A draw would still make me comfortable about winning the league though. Just hang in there, you beautiful orange lads.

Liga Adelante is pretty shit, but very entertaining.

Just cracked open the wine after Valencia scored the second.

Not yet.

Cronaldo against Alves in a penalty kick was a true unstoppable force vs unmovable object moment.

GTFIN

Love Pedro like. Pity he's not gonna play much with those 3 guys in front of him.

Suàrez is in doofus mode today too. What an unpredictable player, for good and bad.

Neymar 1-0