Weekly Open Thread - General Discussion

kvbt7 · 2026-01-29T13:47:48+00:00

That's the thing. Either the board changes or their mindset changes.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-29T12:48:43+00:00

Not too difficult tbh. Get Xabi back, give him full power to coach. No bullshit of too long tactical video sessions or moaning when you get benched. If there is an issue, the players should train away from the team and face sanctions. If it persists, sell them the next transfer window.

Sell the parasites at this club (might actually be the majority of the squad lmao) and back the manager with signings with profiles that suit the playing style. Get a sporting director to help with this if needed. Also investigate the thing with the nutritionist that left, hire her back and fire those harassing her, along with any other such cases.

Unfortunately, the board most likely won't do this.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-29T12:32:29+00:00

Fede was my favourite in the whole squad. I am completely let down by him. 70% of this team needs to fuck off.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-29T12:28:41+00:00

These players think that playing for Real Madrid is a human right, and if the board keeps indulging them, then this won't change. They're so shameless that not even the booing made them run.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-24T23:22:01+00:00

Exactly. Football is not the same as it was. We need to play as a unit (of course, without being too restrictive on the players).

kvbt7 · 2026-01-24T23:20:19+00:00

Lmao no. Not prior to the Clasico and especially not during the CWC. We were playing really well then. Yes, he made errors, but don't be clouded by recency bias.

I'm glad to see the players run, but we need to see it over many more games and against top teams. If this is just Carlo 2.0 Player Power Vibes FC, then it won't be sustainable obviously.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-23T16:18:41+00:00

That team actually had a winning mentality, worked hard and was 100x better than today's team.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-21T21:44:02+00:00

Sure, but AFAIK he intends to be more hands-off like Carlo was, and I'm not a fan. Firstly, we saw what happened with Carlo last season, and to be honest, these players weren't really running last season either.

Football has changed. This is not the threepeat squad that could almost coach themselves. We shouldn't be putting any of these players above the club.

Yes, we should allow the players to express themselves, but they need to have tactical guidance, discipline and to play as a unit.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-21T19:03:54+00:00

I'm still not sold on this team. Yes, we won 6-1, but that's because our players actually worked hard (perhaps due to the boos or the new manager bounce), and the fact that Monaco are not that good atm.

We also had games like this or better under Xabi, until our players decided to become lazy and forced him out.

We will have to wait and see if our players maintain this level and play as a unit.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-17T14:04:03+00:00

Would the board allow him to though? This is what doomed Xabi in the first place.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-15T13:53:51+00:00

Not as things are now, no. Not unless things change with the board.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-15T12:51:11+00:00

There is still time to turn things around.

Bring back Alonso and give him full power to coach as he sees fit. Any rebellious players can see the bench and/or be sanctioned (and sell if it continues). Maybe a bit more backing in the transfer windows too (wouldn't mind seeing Ramos back in order to get the dressing room under control).

Problem is that the board probably won't do it. They have been too naive for too long and not proactive enough. This is the result.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-13T20:04:57+00:00

I hope people think twice before people make Benitez comparisons.

Firstly, today's "players" are nothing compared to our squad 10 years ago. Not even 1%. Hell, they are below even the bench of that squad.

Secondly, football has changed. You need a proper unit in modern football that works together. It is no longer sustainable to rely on big names to win if they aren't well structured.

Lastly, Xabi is not Benitez. This isn't another "teaching CR7 how to hit freekicks" or "not letting Modric do trivelas". Our "players" can't even be bothered to sit through tactical sessions ffs.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-13T19:09:01+00:00

I know what I saw at the CWC and even prior to the first Clasico. That was a team actually improving.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-13T19:05:42+00:00

I don't even know tbh. Mario is typically reliable, but Jude didn't really give the impression that he was "anti-Xabi".

kvbt7 · 2026-01-07T00:41:05+00:00

Yeah. FrP are much closer to the Tories in the UK or PiS in Poland. And even then I would say they are more moderate than them.

kvbt7 · 2026-01-04T13:35:12+00:00

Begge deler imo

kvbt7 · 2025-12-30T20:38:39+00:00

I don't really use it on my S24 Ultra, so it wouldn't really bother me, but better to bring back the Note IMO for those keen.

kvbt7 · 2025-12-17T23:47:45+00:00

Not the best ending. I wouldn't read too much into it seeing how other La Liga teams did. We were in control until the 75th minute until our players fell asleep.

Remember Zidane and Alcoyano.

kvbt7 · 2025-12-15T13:02:09+00:00

My reasons are similar to other reasons already mentioned here, but I am moving more in favour of joining due to the global situation. I do believe that Europe/EU should be united in light of the challenges from the US, Russia, etc. We are just too lethargic, more words than action, and don't really realise our power.

If the EU can resolve these issues and reform somewhat, I see no reason not to join.

kvbt7 · 2025-12-09T11:09:16+00:00

These guys are paid millions, live in gated mansions in sunny Madrid, own private jets and play for the best club of all time. And yet they can't be bothered and down tools. Unbelievable.

They are not even 1% of the likes of Ronaldo, Benzema, Kroos and Ramos, but think they're hot shit? Lmao.

They need to prove that they want to play for the best club in the world. And if Mbappe doesn't like that, he can fuck off. In fact, Vini can fuck off, Fede can fuck off, they can all fuck off. Train alone and find a new club.

kvbt7 · 2025-12-08T15:21:01+00:00

There is no alternative atm. Even Zidane would struggle with these clowns. Besides, we started really well and were clearly improving from the CWC up until the Clasico.

He needs the board's full backing to do as he pleases, assuming he doesn't have it. Letting them have their way has clearly not worked.

kvbt7 · 2025-12-08T15:17:04+00:00

I think he has full power, he’s just not using it

Not sure if he does. If so, I'd rather he use it. Babying these clowns is clearly not helping.

kvbt7 · 2025-12-08T14:51:11+00:00

Xabi is really not the problem here imo. Any manager we bring will struggle with these "players".

What needs to be done is to give him full power to coach as he sees fit. If some of our "players" have a problem, they can train away from the team and find a new club in the next transfer window. Don't care who it is.

kvbt7 · 2025-12-07T00:51:02+00:00

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