All eyes will be fixed on the Spanish capital this evening as the 33rd edition of the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy will take place. Kick-off time is at 1:30 PST, 4:30PM EST, 8:30 GMT and 10:30 local time.
Real Madrid vs Galatasaray could have been just another club friendly, but the infamous Spanish Super Cup brawl which starred Jose Mourinho as “the immature bad guy” has increased its significance.
For 17-time Turkish champions Galatasaray, it will be an honor to participate in their first ever Santiago Bernabeu Trophy. But for anti-Mourinho supporters, pro-Real Madrid and a few Barcelona fans alike, the match will get them on their feet. Real Madrid vs Galatasaray could indeed give responses to the multiple questions that have created debates lately.
Has Jose Mourinho ruined Real Madrid? Can we associate the words “pride” and “respect” to the Spanish giants? What impact has their latest defeat to Barcelona created on their team spirit? Where do Real Madrid rank ahead of the 2011/12 season in Spain?
In his letter through which he replied to the media’s speculations on Tuesday, Jose Mourinho boasted about Real Madrid’s considerable progress on the field by stating:
“I believe many people were surprised by the quality football showcased by Real Madrid during the preseason.”
Mourinho then concluded in a challenging manner through the following declaration:
“Best wishes to all. We'll see each other tomorrow at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.”
A perfect scenario from a Real Madrid point of view would see Los Blancos claiming a comfortable and emphatic victory marked by a clean sheet. The absence of bookings and a friendly attitude from both the players and the coach may also help Real Madrid restore the dignity they tarnished recently according to the majority of the public.
This sort of scenario is more what football fans were exposed to earlier this week as Barcelona rattled Napoli 5-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy only to prove the following: the Catalans’ era is yet to end whereas the challenge is truly on for Pep Guardiola’s rival Jose Mourinho…
For 17-time Turkish champions Galatasaray, it will be an honor to participate in their first ever Santiago Bernabeu Trophy. But for anti-Mourinho supporters, pro-Real Madrid and a few Barcelona fans alike, the match will get them on their feet. Real Madrid vs Galatasaray could indeed give responses to the multiple questions that have created debates lately.
Has Jose Mourinho ruined Real Madrid? Can we associate the words “pride” and “respect” to the Spanish giants? What impact has their latest defeat to Barcelona created on their team spirit? Where do Real Madrid rank ahead of the 2011/12 season in Spain?
In his letter through which he replied to the media’s speculations on Tuesday, Jose Mourinho boasted about Real Madrid’s considerable progress on the field by stating:
“I believe many people were surprised by the quality football showcased by Real Madrid during the preseason.”
Mourinho then concluded in a challenging manner through the following declaration:
“Best wishes to all. We'll see each other tomorrow at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.”
A perfect scenario from a Real Madrid point of view would see Los Blancos claiming a comfortable and emphatic victory marked by a clean sheet. The absence of bookings and a friendly attitude from both the players and the coach may also help Real Madrid restore the dignity they tarnished recently according to the majority of the public.
This sort of scenario is more what football fans were exposed to earlier this week as Barcelona rattled Napoli 5-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy only to prove the following: the Catalans’ era is yet to end whereas the challenge is truly on for Pep Guardiola’s rival Jose Mourinho…
