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**Kiz** · 02-26-2013, 11:21 PM

he did handle the stress, for 4 whole years. he said when he left it felt like an 'eternity.' he could have easily made up his mind that he was leaving before that final season began. just because he left when they didn't win the league is just a massive presumption. lets not ignore that it was such a monumental effort by madrid, and lets not ignore the massive effect that abidal's cancer troubles had on the squad as well. pep especially, who was very, very close to abidal.

he won 14 trophies under severe scrutiny. especially his first season where he lost the first few games, was in the relegation zone for a week and people were calling for his head. pretty sure that qualifies as severe scrutiny.

**JOAL.com** · 02-26-2013, 11:23 PM

not to mention the state barca management were in at the time

**Renegade™** · 02-27-2013, 01:03 AM

Pep's first season he also had the best squad Barca has had in ages, strike options of Eto'o/Messi/Henry with Gudjohnsen who pitched in a few goals too and even Bojan was scoring for them then. Choices of Pique/Milito/Puyol/Marquez for CB spots too and midfield choices of Xavi/Yaya/Iniesta/Keita/Bisqunts.

Samoon · 02-27-2013, 03:02 AM

Great to see Madrid beat Barcelona. Ronaldo's recent goalscoring record against Barcelona is incredible.

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I agree Samoon re: Serie A Title race. I don't know about wanting Napoli to win but I would take a draw if it means that it could go down to the wire.

A draw won't help Napoli much tbh, they need to win. if they draw, they would still be 6 points below Juventus. As a Juve fan, you should obviously hope for a win because you would have a comfortable lead of 9 points against Napoli and with that you can focus more on the Champions league.

Cookie Monster · 02-27-2013, 03:12 AM

nazzac · 02-27-2013, 03:20 AM

Bayern vs Dortmund tonight in the German cup

Arguably to best team in the world vs Arguably the most entertaining team in the world and defending champions.

Hopefully it'll be a great match

**united_07** · 02-27-2013, 04:33 AM

Razor King · 02-27-2013, 04:58 AM

After last night, I can't wait for United/Madrid at OT. Should be a classic.

**AlienBountyHunter** · 02-27-2013, 05:14 AM

Remember when people were saying Ronaldo didn't perform in big games? And now he's scored in 6 consecutive classicos I think. Maybe more but I couldn't hear the commentary properly. But damn impressive nonetheless.

**EGame** · 02-27-2013, 05:39 AM

People do realize that Barca went to shit right after Tito left right? We were doing incredibly well with him until then. Not saying that the Milan or Madrid loss wouldn't have happened by it must be taken into consideration.

I don't understand how anyone can call for his head at this point. Jesus.

Inb4 someone says Tito is making all the decisions from New York. Yea it's a lot different when he's on the other side of the world, recovering from cancer and hasn't seen the team practice or individual players fitness to determine a tactical approach. I don't care what anyone says, Roura should be stepping up to the plate here because he should be capable of this, he's fairly miserably.