[falscherSchiri3]

Here's the place to talk about the first spanish league - the "Liga BBVA". For more profounded discussions on particular clubs, feel free to start a new topic here or post in an existing one.

[Mafalda]

Atletico Madrid lost 6-1 against Barcelona and 2-1 against Real Madrid.

It gives the impression that Atletico Madrid is much better in the Champions League than in the Liga BBVA. What is your opinion ?

Which ranking do you predict at the end of 2008/2009 ?
Barcelona ante Real Madrid ante Atletico Madrid ?

[falscherSchiri3]

It's difficult to anticipate where Atletico Madrid will be at the end of this season.
I guess they could reach rank 4 or 5. (they're currently on the 7th position)

[Mafalda]

The actual positions are
1. Barcelona
...
5. Real Madrid
6. Athletico Madrid
but all three clubs (+ Villarreal) are qualified for the Champions League.

It is very interesting to see further results (I have no possibility to watch the Spanish matches on TV).

[Henry]

Real has fired their german coach Bernd Schuster some days ago.
I can understand that they aren't happy with rank 5, but it's to typical for clubs like Real to see the disissal as the only possible solution.

[Deego]

Yeh they have had somthing like 11 coaches in 8 years or somthing.

Just take Capello two seasons at Real Madrid, 2 titles, 2 sackings. Enough said

looking forward to El Classico tonight if Real lose they might as well give up on title.

[Zidane]

I don't understand why they have not a bit more patience.
Of course rank 5 is no champions league anymore, but as long as they keep touch with the cl ranks they shouldn't fire a coach.

[Mafalda]

1. Barcelona
...
5. Athletico Madrid
6. Real Madrid

I agree to the fact that very often there is no patience to build a strong team. It is astonishing how quickly many clubs chase away the coach.