Updates & Brief Preview: Racing - Villarreal
by maddi on Apr 25, 2010 4:23 AM CEST
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PrintI decided this week that a long match preview wouldn't be all that interesting, as you can get those elsewhere. Plus there was a lot of interesting stuff going on this week.
First, all-around hero Robbie Pires could be on his way to a stadium near you in the very near future. He has been in talks with the Philadelphia Union of the MLS to join them this summer. This has been confirmed both with Peter Nowak, and apparently with either Pires or his people. I have to admit, I will be very sad to see him go, but it would be awesome to see him traveling around the US. He clearly has the personality and skill to endear himself to the people of Philadelphia, and I would love to go catch a few matches up there. Who knows, if this works out, perhaps we could have either a VillarrealUSA trip to Philly, or have Pires come meet up with us to watch Villarreal?
It has been confirmed that unless something drastic happens over the last few matches of the season (can you believe the season is already almost over?), Juan Carlos Garrido will be sticking around for the 2010/2011 season. I think he has earned it, and I look forward to seeing what he can do with the club when he can mix in a few more of his B-teamers alongside A-teamers who he has finally gotten comfortable with. Of all the options Villarreal could have, knowing that next year will be a bit of a down year in terms of big names, Garrido has to be considered the best choice.
Villarreal could be close to signing Gimnasia la Plata's Columbian striker Marco Perez for next term. Apparently there are issues with his ownership, similar to the Carlos Tevez saga, where multiple owners are hanging on to shares of his rights, so it could be a tricky move. I would think that if we signed him, it would suggest that Nilmar might be on his way to a "bigger" club.
You may have noticed today, but Villarreal B picked up a victory over Celta Vigo, despite being down to ten men from five minutes into the match. It was Montero's goal that pushed them through (how awesome will he be next year?) with a goal in the 86th. They are an amazing one point out of a promotion spot, and within six of the league leaders.
So, before getting to Villarreal's match, we have a couple of other matches to watch closely this weekend. Sevilla must travel to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez to take on Getafe (who just embarassed us 3-0 there), Mallorca is home to Malaga, and Bilbao must travel to Osasuna. We have to expect Mallorca to have an easy time with Malaga. Bilbao and Osasuna could have a pretty tight match. I really do not know what I want out of the Getafe-Sevilla match. Obviously, we need Sevilla to drop points. At the same time, we have to be pretty happy about being in the Europa spots, and the last thing I want to do is lose that to a resurgent Getafe. Tough call.
Villarreal will be in Santander tomorrow at 11am eastern time, for what should be a winnable match. Villarreal won 2-0 at El Madrigal earlier in the year, and Racing is simply miserable at home - they have gone 3 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses at El Sardinero. They have not been playing too poorly as of late, though, picking up 5 of a possible 9 points over their last three, including a 3-1 win over Espanyol in their last home match.
Villarreal have won four out of five, and if you forget the Getafe match, have to feel like they have put in quality work into the last quarter of the season so far. Three points tomorrow would go a long way towards their tenuous bid at maintaining a European position through the end of the season.
They have made the following call for the match:
Keepers: Diego López and Xavi Oliva.
Defenders: Ángel, Javi Venta, Gonzalo, Mateo Musacchio, Godin, Capdevila and Marcano.
Midfielders: Bruno, Ibagaza, Cani, Cazorla, Fuster and Escudero.
Forwards: Rossi, Nilmar and Llorente.
Pires and Senna missed out due to injury. Senna is still hurting from his hamstring injury, and Pires has strained his right adductor. The team has recovered Gonzalo, but it isn't known whether he will take the pitch alongside Godin, or whether Garrido will play his hamstring safe and keep Musacchio in there.
We need these three points. They should be available. We just have to go and get them. ENDAVANT!
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I’ll miss the game live but will try and watch later tomorrow. If not, I’ll get to it on Monday night. We also were linked to some striker in the Colombian league itself, for what that’s worth.
As for our closest rivals:
Getafe-Sevilla should be a good match for the neutral, and any result is a positive one. But it will be near impossible to nip 4th, considering Mallorca’s home form. If they just beat Malaga tomorrow and Espanyol in the last round, we’d need 13 points to pass them (we lose the head-to-head tiebreak). Not going to happen. So I’d prefer a Sevilla win. Also don’t be so sure about a Mallorca win; Malaga are desperate to avoid the drop. Bilbao are dreadful away from home, but Osasuna and them have a Basque thing going. Wouldn’t be surprised to see an away win in Pamplona on Monday.
But first things first: we need 3 points in Santander.
by sidarth on Apr 25, 2010 7:22 AM CEST reply actions
And a positive statistic regarding today’s match: Villarreal has beaten Racing the most of any team during its time in the Primera Division. In 19 tries, Villarreal has 11 wins, including a 3-3-3 record at El Sardinero (meaning 8 wins out of 10 at El Madrigal- not bad).
by sidarth on Apr 25, 2010 7:32 AM CEST reply actions
Guys! Keep it up with this great work… we love reading your posts and we will carry on posting about your great peña all the way across the ocean! Fingers crossed on this afternoon’s game, hope we come back to Vila-real with a victory!
ENDAVANT!!!!
by Juan (MyVillarreal) on Apr 25, 2010 1:22 PM CEST reply actions
senor juan,
facts r facts
da seasoned changed when da vcf fired the uselesss mr greek liga manager da valverde and hired garrido.
da vcf board didn’t do it;s research 2 see what ugly football the valverde was all about.
pellegrini 2 valverde, wat was da vcf thinking?
by jackson on Apr 26, 2010 7:20 PM CEST up reply actions
No surprises in team that has just been announced.
Team: 4-3-3
Diego López.
Ángel, Gonzalo, Godin, Capdevila;
Cani, Bruno, Ibagaza;
Nilmar, Rossi, and Llorente.
A big game for Villarreal but one that Racing are calling their most important of the year. Racing are still not clear of relegation and desperately need a win, so it will not be easy. They have found a little bit of form recently being unbeaten in the last three games.
Deportivo-Racing 1-1
Racing-Espanyol 3-1
Xerez-Racing 2-2
They will be without their veteran play maker Munitis but teenage sensation Canales returns from injury.
Remember that, Juan Carlos Garrido is suspended for this game and that his assistant coach and brother will direct things from the bench.
by Kenez on Apr 25, 2010 4:24 PM CEST reply actions
Villarreal C beat Crevillant 2-1 and are now 3rd, 3 points ahead of 5t place with two games to go.
by Kenez on Apr 25, 2010 4:30 PM CEST reply actions
HT 1-0. What horrific officiating to mar an otherwise fantastic game of football. All of our strikers have had 1v1 chances saved by Coltorti. And Canales scored an absolutely wonderful goal to give Racing the lead. Diego Lopez has made a few point-blank saves to boot.
Let’s hope for more in the second half.
by sidarth on Apr 25, 2010 6:04 PM CEST reply actions
Villarreal pulled it out 1-2 in the second half. More updates to come when I get to computer.
by maddi on Apr 25, 2010 7:14 PM CEST reply actions
I see santi going to WC. He’s recovered when he came on he stabilized the midfield (ibgaza was being run over) when he came on. When Santi can go 90". I see 442 return.
by Aquafina on Apr 25, 2010 8:03 PM CEST reply actions
Great win, if we end up in Europe this season this game will have been very important. If we do then Nilmar will have payed back his fee. Mallorca drew, and Sevilla take on Getafe this evening. Vamos Getafe!!
Also apologies for my lack of posts! I’m 5 weeks away from future defining exams so I’m pretty busy!
by Nick on Apr 25, 2010 8:36 PM CEST reply actions
@ nick, da vultures really haven’t missed you.
factr r facts
da seasoned changed when da vcf didn’t take ur advice 2 keep da valverde (since u wanted him 2 stay till da end of season) and hired garrido.
da nick was enjoyng the sinking sub
da macth that defined da europa season was da match v tenerife not v racing. and godin’s goal was more a defference than da nilma.
p.s good luck w/da exams and learn 2 be less rude 2 ur guest
by jackson on Apr 26, 2010 7:18 PM CEST up reply actions
nick , u not funny @ all.
da valtures were right, u weren’t
by jackson on Apr 27, 2010 1:10 AM CEST up reply actions
jackson says:
March 22, 2010 at 11:21 am
da garido is not up 2 snuff @ this level. he made rookie mistakes. he’s no pellergini ! not even close
~U change ur mind, jackson?
Know ur team, know ur names. it’s Garrido, Pellegrini, and Nilmar, not garido, pellergini and nilma.
by Anonymous on Apr 27, 2010 1:38 AM CEST reply actions
I will defend Jackson here.
You guys/gals need to grow up, people have right to different opinions without getting name called or told to leave.
1) In Spain Nilmar = Nilma – Learn you stuff too
2) Yes Jackson spells the name Garrido as garrido , then again who gives acrap how you spell.
or a english professor ?
3) Garrido is not par to Pellegrini, but he’s smarter than the FAILURE VALDERDE who couldn’t read a damn game nor make the right subs.
4) I am sure w/experience he will get there. with par to Pellegrini.
I disagree with Jackson , from game 1 knew Garrido would do well and he’s very impressive on sidelines and I believe is already showing he will be 100X better than
Valverde. Garrido is more than up to snuff .
Finally, anyone who thought Valverde should stay till the end of season, just doesn’t know care about Villarreal.
by Aquafina on Apr 27, 2010 3:41 AM CEST up reply actions
I will defend Jackson here.
You guys/gals need to grow up, people have right to different opinions without getting name called or told to leave.
1) In Spain Nilmar = Nilma – Learn you stuff too’
2) Yes Jackson spells the name Garrido as garido , then again who gives acrap how you spell.
or you a english professor ?
3) Garrido is not par to Pellegrini, but he’s smarter than the FAILURE VALDERDE who couldn’t read a damn game nor make the right subs.
4) I am sure w/experience he will get there and par to Pellegrini.
I disagree with Jackson , from game 1 knew Garrido would do well and he’s very impressive on sidelines and I believe is already showing he will be 100X better than
Valverde.
Garrido is more than up to snuff .
Finally, anyone who thought Valverde should stay till the end of season, just doesn’t know care about Villarreal.
P.S Congrats to Garrido on his Renwwal and Nilma say hi
by Aquafina on Apr 27, 2010 4:06 AM CEST up reply actions
@ aquafina
thank u 4 sticking up 4 da jackson
da aquafin is right tat da garido was up 2 snuff
after da shaky start, da garido is doing good
@ Anonymous
da jackson spell da way da jackson likes
not here 2 make u happy
4 da jackson, it’s nilma, garido
&
da garido is not par 2 da pellegrini, but hope da garido get there
when da jackson say, “da garido make rookie mistake” it was true, but garido unlike da valverde made right changes 2 steady da sub
da facts r da facts
maljean says:
January 18, 2010 at 8:50 am
valvarde is incapable manager!
& da jackson say if da vcf take da nick advise & stick w/valverde
da sub would b sunk by now
by jackson on Apr 27, 2010 5:39 PM CEST reply actions
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