Is this the real Real?

Mourinho is a dangerous coach. The Real Madrid should be careful that this man doesn’t change the image and style that have contributed to the legend of the club. Mourinho has been hailed as the man who brings titles. That is true but the collateral damages can be terrible. Mourinho in his press conference yesterday evening incriminated the Barça, the refs and even Unicef…If If I were Mourinho, I would ask myself these questions:

• How on earth do you think you can win a game against Barça playing the whole 2nd half of the Champions Leagie semi-final with a midfield composed of Diarra, Alonso and Pepe!! Do you see one creative player here? No, only 3 destruction weapons…
• Don’t you obviously run a higher risk of getting players sent off when letting the ball 70% of the time to the Blaugrana? Don’t blame the referee for this. This is what happens to many teams that let the ball to the Barça. I’m sure a team who would try and fight much more for the ball possession would have much lower chances of having a player sent off.
• Is a tactic that consists in hoping Ronaldo will score on a free kick or that the ball will land on Adebayor’s head sufficient against the Barça?
• Why on earth do you let Lassana Diarra with the n°10 on his shirt? Puskas must be turning in his grave! This might seem like a minor point but it’s a symbolic one.

Florentino Perez should have a serious discussion with the Special One. Great clubs have built their success on staying true to their football philosophy. Real Madrid should not let Mourinho break over 109 years of history marked by a flamboyant, offensive and aristocratic approach to football.

Maracanazos are against foul play.