Benzema is more talented than Higuain but Higuain's work ethic is what makes him the starting 9 for Real Madrid. Mourinho knows this and thats why he prefers Higuain over Benz. With more hardwork, and a bit of luck in front of goal i foresee Benz grabbing the starting berth in the near future.

Benz' brings along with him close link-up plays, 1-2's, and slick passing which is what is required to slice open even the tightest of defences. He has shown this by providing assists in the last three games all off the bench .

Higuain is now taken off and replaced by Lassana Diarra, Real Madrid intends to protect this precious lead with less than 5 minutes to go.

^^^ Higuain has just scored the easiest goal in his life 1-0 Real Madrid leads.

A cross by Sergio Ramos was headed at goal by Benzema but the keeper placed it at the feet of Higuain for an easy tap-in

Higuain just missed a one-on-one chance when it seemed easier to score

usbcable:

Shepke is doing a fine job.
you too can help upload previews and updates. At least them don create the thread.

Will do so for the next game, at home to Athletic Bilbao

Mourinho has been suspended by the Spanish Federation for 2 Liga Games and will not be on the bench when Real Madrid visit Sporting Gijon and also at home against Athletic Bilbao. It is up to his assistant, ex-Madrid legend Aitor Karanka to take his place on the bench.

Mourinho will however make his comeback in El-Clasico against Barcelona on the 29th.

Its game over at the Camp Now. Final Score Barcelona 3 - 1 Villareal.
Shameful performance from the Ref i must say, although this seems to be the norm in spain these days.

Messi scores a tap-in to make it Barcelona 3 - 1 Villareal

This is crazy, that should have been a red card to Maxwell of Barcelona, clearly tripped the player who was goal bound  

Controversial goal as the freekick was taken quickly, the villareal players were still arguing with the Ref about the foul before the freekick was quickly taken.

Messi makes it 2 - 1 to Barcelona

End-to-End stuff as the Ref waves aside penalty appeals from both sides!

Second Half underway, I really hope the yellow submarines can hold out

The crowd is not pleased with the referee as the halftime whistle blows,

The fans can be seen waving their white hankys and blowing whistles at the Ref

Half time Scores Barcelona 1 - 1 Villareal

mama-gee:

Nilmar of Villareal just equalized after Pedro Leon of Barcelona's goal was disallowed.

The match is already getting intense in the early minutes.

Pedro Leon is a Real Madrid player lol.

^^^ lol get your facts right, Andy Whitfield (Spartacus) will not be returning for Season 02.


"The search for Andy Whitfield's replacement on "Spartacus" is entering the homestretch.

The Starz series has zeroed in on three actors to replace Whitfield in a possible second season of the show. He was forced to leave the show in September when the cancer he had been fighting since early this year returned.

The three contenders, according to Deadline, are former "All My Children" star Aiden Turner, Canadian actor Stephen Amell and Aussie Liam McIntyre"



http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/spartacus-actorandy-whitfield-in-new-cancer-fight/story-e6frfmqr-1225950297541

Madrid for the win, 5-0 my prediction

Why don't we have full previews / official discussions for these matches?

Seun:


I directed the mods to start creating Real Madrid and Barcelona match threads, but they refused, so I'm throwing this open to fellow Nairalanders.  If you're a Real Madrid or Barcelona or Spain fan, or if you believe you can keep us updated on their matches by creating regular match threads, please let me know. You can mail me at or chat with me using the id 'nairaland' on Yahoo IM.  You can also respond to this thread to ask questions, or express your opinion on this new direction.

Long Overdue. Fully Endorsed

Show me the Money!!!

- Cuba Gooding Jr, Jerry McGuire!

Maybe the poster meant to say "Pillars to sign Arsenal's Mascot"

I bet he didn't see it coming

^^^ lol . Was hoping to see Sheila's comment but you cropped her off the pix

bawomolo:

who knows, she might have lived a tough life.

the commonwealth isn't an age-grade competition though.

lol tough life ko,

If she is 17, then my parents haven't even met

Wow Wow Wow , Been out for a while and only just heard the news! I need to find the vids somehow lol  

Big Ups to Late Pa Nwachukwu, Big Ups UTI, Big Ups Nairlanders, Big Ups to our Fatherland Nigeria.

Naija Back to Back Winners. All we do is WIN, WIN, WIN no matter what  

God Bless You All  

montelik:

But why did Tati get one and not him, later they will say Tati wasn't one of bb favorites.

Tatty got her trip bonus from South Africa Tourism because she stayed longest in the box.

She also won $3000.00 for revealing 3 housemates secrets: Lerato, Munya and Kaone

and guess what she revealed Kaone's secret today, thereby stealing his only hope of at least getting $1000.00 of cash money  

montelik:

What about K1 no consolation prize for him . D guy didn't get a 2nd chance unlike d barn mates.

Consolation prize ko, Nobel prize ni  
BB has tried enough by feeding the hungry dude for 84 days na  

Big Brother has reversed the price money back to $200k U.S.D  

Munya is the first to react by jumping from his seat, the clown probably has it in his head that he's won already  

Tatiana leaves with:

1. $3000.00 for revealing housemates' secrets
2. A water-resistant camera
3. A trip worth $15000 rands courtesy South Africa tourism

Tatty throws an interesting dagger

I.K:
One housemate must change clothes three times a day and must entertain the other housemates by dancing and stripping before dinner every day. This dagger starts tomorrow

Tatiana:
I'm quite confused, em, well i think! I think Sheila

Emotions running high as UTI weeps on Tatiana's arms

I.K:
Hey guys! how are you guys doing?
Sorry to be doing this again, but " The next housemate to leave the big brother house is: Tatiana!"

Ambber:

Ik is irritating with his Munya you are safe speeches.

Making it look like he's the favored son, I don't like it as well