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I actually think, they have more balanced team than us, but that is just an opinion.
. Also, I rate Sheva, Rui, Nesta, Maldini and Gatusso just as higly as Ronaldo, Figo, Zizou, Carlos and Beckam. Of course, Zizou and Raul is definetely better than all,
, but I can't argue that is the case for other Real players. I actually think Milan's overall talent is far better. Their depth just makes me sick. They have two top-class goalkeepers, and the fact that they boast the bench which include, Rivaldo, Redondo, Roque Jnr., Laursen, Simic, Serginho, Ambrosini, Tomasson, Brocchi is just mad.:dazed:.
I do see weakness in ther team. They don't have real wingers, also they system makes them play too narrow. When you have Brocchi starting against Inter in CL-Semi, then something must be wrong.
. However, if Rivaldo, Rendondo, Serginho, Ambrosini, all of whom have been troubled by injury can regain their shape and perform half of their ability, then that bench is probably good enough to be mid-table team in Serie A.
. Real is top class team, but I don't think they are anywhere near some media type them upto be. Milan in early 90s were far better team, and beside, Real's top star is aging. Of course, us or Milan are hardly young, but while we have good young players to replace the stars, the core of Milan's side, (Nesta, Gatusso, Sheva) has many years to go. Thereby, even if Real made Beckam signing, I still think Milan has to be considered as a favorite for next year's CL. But I think margin isn't too big, and after all, as you have mentioned, Real's core is just plain sick and capable of doing anything. I think it will be a case where a team which peaks at the right time (a la us against Real, and Milan against us) will win it. But I think us, Real, Milan, are on about same level, and I would be interested to see what Man U does with their cash. Bayern could be dangerous.
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Anyway, it is interesting what Inzaghi said about Beckam. Inzaghi himself is one of the most one-dimensional player in the world.