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Capello: Real fear us Monday 21 February, 2005
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Juventus boss Fabio Capello believes that Champions’ League opponents Real Madrid fear his side.
The two teams meet in Spain on Tuesday, just days after a weakened Real lost 2-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao.
"The fact that they left three first team players out (Zinedine Zidane, Raul and Ronaldo) on Saturday shows that they are worried," said the tactician.
However, the former Real tactician admits that the two-legged tie is a well-balanced one given the strength of both sides.
"Real have champions who can create a winning move at any time," he continued. "I would say we both have a 50-50 chance of qualifying for the last eight.
"They have changed the way they play recently following the arrivals of (Coach) Wanderley Luxemburgo and (technical director) Arrigo Sacchi.
"They are now more disciplined in defence which makes them much more dangerous than before.
"We are in good shape though and fully focused on this match. We have the ability to put in a great performance."
Juventus will return to a 4-4-2 system after Pavel Nedved recovered from injury. Alex Del Piero will partner Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the absence of the flu hit David Trezeguet.
Meanwhile, Del Piero was asked to comment on Ronaldo’s claim that Juve are ‘aided’ by referees in Italy.
"His comments haven’t caused any problems within our camp," stated the captain. "Now is not the time to talk about the past.
"We have a game tomorrow and we are just as motivated as we were two years ago when we beat them in the semi-finals.
"I just hope that at the end of these ties, I will have been a protagonist."
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Juventus boss Fabio Capello believes that Champions’ League opponents Real Madrid fear his side.
The two teams meet in Spain on Tuesday, just days after a weakened Real lost 2-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao.
"The fact that they left three first team players out (Zinedine Zidane, Raul and Ronaldo) on Saturday shows that they are worried," said the tactician.
However, the former Real tactician admits that the two-legged tie is a well-balanced one given the strength of both sides.
"Real have champions who can create a winning move at any time," he continued. "I would say we both have a 50-50 chance of qualifying for the last eight.
"They have changed the way they play recently following the arrivals of (Coach) Wanderley Luxemburgo and (technical director) Arrigo Sacchi.
"They are now more disciplined in defence which makes them much more dangerous than before.
"We are in good shape though and fully focused on this match. We have the ability to put in a great performance."
Juventus will return to a 4-4-2 system after Pavel Nedved recovered from injury. Alex Del Piero will partner Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the absence of the flu hit David Trezeguet.
Meanwhile, Del Piero was asked to comment on Ronaldo’s claim that Juve are ‘aided’ by referees in Italy.
"His comments haven’t caused any problems within our camp," stated the captain. "Now is not the time to talk about the past.
"We have a game tomorrow and we are just as motivated as we were two years ago when we beat them in the semi-finals.
"I just hope that at the end of these ties, I will have been a protagonist."
Refs favour Juve, says Ronaldo Monday 21 February, 2005
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Real Madrid’s Ronaldo has taken a swipe at Juventus on the eve of their Champions’ League clash.
The former Inter ace admitted that they are a great side but claims that their success may be aided.
"I have bad memories of Juventus because it was almost impossible to beat them in Italy," said the Brazilian.
"That wasn’t just because of their players but also as they were constantly favoured by referees. It was impossible to win at a club like Inter."
Ronaldo twice ‘lost’ the Scudetto to Juventus during his Nerazzurri career, one possibly as a result of a controversial loss at the Delle Alpi in the 1997-98 season - when he had a good penalty appeal rejected.
"Tuesday’s game will be like a final," added Ronaldo, as he archived his past at today’s media conference. "I want to leave my mark on it with a goal.
"We know that Juventus are a great side and they will come here to win but we shouldn’t worry so long as we play to our strengths."
Ronaldo, who does seem to have a frosty relationship with new Real boss Wanderley Luxemburgo, is expected to start the game.
That after he was dropped to the bench for the weekend’s 2-0 home defeat to Athletic Bilbao, a loss that saw Barcelona move seven points clear in La Liga.
Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane is convinced that Real will be able to get the better of his former side.
"It is an important match for us because if we win it will mean that we can beat anybody," said the Frenchman.
"Juventus are a strong rival but we really want to win the Champions’ League this season."
The ex-Juventus ace is also desperate to silence some of his own critics during the two-legged affair.
"I know all eyes will be on me," he added. "I want to prove wrong those who are saying that I am finished."
Real Madrid (probable): Casillas; M.Salgado, Helguera, Samuel, R.Carlos; Beckham, Gravesen, Figo, Zidane; Raul, Ronaldo.
Juventus (probable): Buffon; Zebina, Thuram, Cannavaro, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Emerson, Blasi, Nedved, Ibrahimovic, Del Piero.
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Real Madrid’s Ronaldo has taken a swipe at Juventus on the eve of their Champions’ League clash.
The former Inter ace admitted that they are a great side but claims that their success may be aided.
"I have bad memories of Juventus because it was almost impossible to beat them in Italy," said the Brazilian.
"That wasn’t just because of their players but also as they were constantly favoured by referees. It was impossible to win at a club like Inter."
Ronaldo twice ‘lost’ the Scudetto to Juventus during his Nerazzurri career, one possibly as a result of a controversial loss at the Delle Alpi in the 1997-98 season - when he had a good penalty appeal rejected.
"Tuesday’s game will be like a final," added Ronaldo, as he archived his past at today’s media conference. "I want to leave my mark on it with a goal.
"We know that Juventus are a great side and they will come here to win but we shouldn’t worry so long as we play to our strengths."
Ronaldo, who does seem to have a frosty relationship with new Real boss Wanderley Luxemburgo, is expected to start the game.
That after he was dropped to the bench for the weekend’s 2-0 home defeat to Athletic Bilbao, a loss that saw Barcelona move seven points clear in La Liga.
Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane is convinced that Real will be able to get the better of his former side.
"It is an important match for us because if we win it will mean that we can beat anybody," said the Frenchman.
"Juventus are a strong rival but we really want to win the Champions’ League this season."
The ex-Juventus ace is also desperate to silence some of his own critics during the two-legged affair.
"I know all eyes will be on me," he added. "I want to prove wrong those who are saying that I am finished."
Real Madrid (probable): Casillas; M.Salgado, Helguera, Samuel, R.Carlos; Beckham, Gravesen, Figo, Zidane; Raul, Ronaldo.
Juventus (probable): Buffon; Zebina, Thuram, Cannavaro, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Emerson, Blasi, Nedved, Ibrahimovic, Del Piero.
++ [ originally posted by Desmond ] ++
I suggest we only do that if and after we win the game
I suggest we only do that if and after we win the game
What some of Juventuz posters are doing on XT is immature, stupid and it just ruins the Juve's name even more.
low class actions.......
i think capello will go for one from these
With nedved :
--------------------- gigi
zebina------- thuram--------cannavaro--------- zamby
camo--------- emerson-------blasi-----------nedved
-------------- zlatan------------- del piero
Without Nedved ( god forbid)
------------------ gigi
zebina------- thuram----montero---cannavaro----zambrotta
-----------------emerson-----------blasi
-----------camo
------------------------------------------ delpiero
------------------------zlatan
With nedved :
--------------------- gigi
zebina------- thuram--------cannavaro--------- zamby
camo--------- emerson-------blasi-----------nedved
-------------- zlatan------------- del piero
Without Nedved ( god forbid)
------------------ gigi
zebina------- thuram----montero---cannavaro----zambrotta
-----------------emerson-----------blasi
-----------camo
------------------------------------------ delpiero
------------------------zlatan
Ronaldo: "We Must Play The Game Of Our Lives"
2/21/2005 11:31:00 PM
Ronaldo has admitted that Real Madrid's players are ready to play the game of their lives when they face Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
The Brazilian striker believes that the Spanish outfit must treat the tie as if it were the finla itself if they are to progress to the last eight of the competition.
"We have to play the game of our lives," he explained. "We know Juventus are a great team and will come here to play well.
"But we should not worry about them as much as concentrate on our game. We have to show what we can do and produce it on the pitch.
"The Juve game is going to be very complicated with both sides looking to win. We are the two teams with the greatest history in the world and it will be a great game.
"It is decisive. If we want to continue we have to play as if it is a final."
Whether Ronaldo will play is still in doubt after he suffered a flare-up of the arthiitis in his big toe last week after he returned from his engagement party in France.
A combination of the injury and a punishment for being late for training twice saw him start Sunday's defeat against Athletic Bilbao on the bench, but he is determined to put all that behind him.
"I am not in the best possible shape because I have had a foot problem that is still a slight problem, but this problem is going away bit by bit," he continued.
"I have not scored for three or four games, I want to score again. These are the sort of games that everyone likes.
"I hope we can show the form we had produced in recent games and get a good result here, because the return leg is going to be very difficult."
2/21/2005 11:31:00 PM
Ronaldo has admitted that Real Madrid's players are ready to play the game of their lives when they face Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
The Brazilian striker believes that the Spanish outfit must treat the tie as if it were the finla itself if they are to progress to the last eight of the competition.
"We have to play the game of our lives," he explained. "We know Juventus are a great team and will come here to play well.
"But we should not worry about them as much as concentrate on our game. We have to show what we can do and produce it on the pitch.
"The Juve game is going to be very complicated with both sides looking to win. We are the two teams with the greatest history in the world and it will be a great game.
"It is decisive. If we want to continue we have to play as if it is a final."
Whether Ronaldo will play is still in doubt after he suffered a flare-up of the arthiitis in his big toe last week after he returned from his engagement party in France.
A combination of the injury and a punishment for being late for training twice saw him start Sunday's defeat against Athletic Bilbao on the bench, but he is determined to put all that behind him.
"I am not in the best possible shape because I have had a foot problem that is still a slight problem, but this problem is going away bit by bit," he continued.
"I have not scored for three or four games, I want to score again. These are the sort of games that everyone likes.
"I hope we can show the form we had produced in recent games and get a good result here, because the return leg is going to be very difficult."
