Category Archives: Real Madrid

Real Madrid v. Barcelona Preview: Vampires vs. Werewolves vs. Cowboys vs. Aliens vs. Predator

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Elliott

For the last year’s Champions League quarterfinal, we speculated that Barcelona just may embody the spirit of a high school full of vampires. We were pretty close in the comparison and the prediction. Ultimately, despite solid Arsenal resistance, the Cules … Continue reading →

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Junito: Reunion & Reflections on Experience & Exuberance

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Elliott

Is there any sadder image in sport than the face of an older striker after scoring a goal? After scoring, young men sprint to the corner flag, their eyes ablaze, their mouths agape, and feverish plans to dance & shout … Continue reading →

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The Infinite Jest of Being a Madrid Fan while Messi Plays for Barca: A Tribute to David Foster Wallace

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Elliott

Three years ago to this day, American novelist, journalist, and professor extraordinaire David Foster Wallace took his own life. If the present is walking in the shadows of our ancestors, then these are dark times indeed. DFW’s excitement at ideas, … Continue reading →

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Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona: A Depressing Transfer Reality

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Elliott

Lo and behold, you may have noticed this fine blog’s hibernation during the summer. Why do we do that? Well, few games are played. Most European leagues take off May, June, July, and August. Thus, the news cycle slows to … Continue reading →

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Real Madrid is a TV Show of Summer reruns. Yuck.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Elliott

A few summers ago, at the height of Florentino Perez’s powers, I wrote a few posts about the excitement of a new era. However, I also saw the signs of treadmill wear & tear – the looming”bust” after the bubble … Continue reading →

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Junito: Adios to the Land of Real Madrid and Futbol

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Elliott

I write this post with a heavy heart and trembling hands. The dream is not dead. The dream is not deferred. But young men are prone to distraction. Focus comes from experience. At only four years of age, Junito has … Continue reading →

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Junito: Test Spinning the Training Wheels of Fortune

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Elliott

They say that the low point of the learning curve is the most frustrating part for both pupil & teacher – ignorance inspires ignorance. Only when we reach out and take a bite from the apple of knowledge do we … Continue reading →

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A Not Classy Eulogy for the Clasico

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Elliott

To say Barcelona deserved to win would be cliche. To write it would be redundant for any human being with a set of eyes or pair of ears. I will leave tactics to the masters, but the Madrid defensive line … Continue reading →

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The Clasico, The Culebras, The Chele Chulo

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Elliott

In life, sometimes the currents take us to blissful destinations. We sit back in the boat, stretch out our legs, and let the tide do the work while we count turtles and take in the sun. But what happens when … Continue reading →

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Emergency Linkage – Required Reading

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Elliott

So, two of my favorite bloggers, Roswitha and Roberticus, have been active in the tweet world but tread softly in the blogosphere. Until now. I blame google reader hijinks, but somehow Roswirtha avoided my detection and wrote a wonderful piece … Continue reading →

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