Time to celebrate...but job only half done!

This was truly an opportunity for players, staff and most importantly the fans of Real Madrid to celebrate. They had achieved what many had said they couldn't do - they had just eliminated their arch rivals and the team most would call 'the best in the world' - Barcelona, from the Champions League in the Round of 16.

"I feel we can really enjoy tonight - the feeling here at home at our Stadium is amazing." JM said after the famous victory.

"We came here with a job to do, I wanted not to concede anything today knowing this result this would send us through - and although we did concede one, I am pleased we were able to score three."

"But this is not a time to lift the trophy yet, we must push on and now look to Juventus before anything else."
"I can say our priority as always is winning the Liga, which we have a comfortable lead right now, and lifting the Champions League trophy this season."
"This was my promise to the fans of Madrid at the start of this season and we are well and truly on course for this."

 A formal handshake between the two coaches...

 Pique looks slightly disappointed as the Real Madrid staff and players celebrate

 Real disappointment for Barcelona. (Sorry about the pun)

 Right before JM is thrown into the air by his joyous players

King Ronaldo celebrates a victory he will never forget

Undefeated Galácticos!

How long can they stay undefeated? Is their first loss just around the corner..or can they go all season long without losing a game?

"We are happy to just stay on top of the ladder." Manager JM spoke today after a Real Madrid training session.
"I am not worried if we can be undefeated all season, but of course this would be a magnificant achievement - I do not expect it."
When asked about Barcelona's poor start to the new campaign, JM stated he was still more than cautious of his team's biggest rivals.
"They will be right there behind us very soon, this I am sure."
"But that is where they will end up also - behind us."

With Real Madrid now out of the Copa Del Rey, all focus and attention has officially returned to La Liga and Champions League, where they face an uphill battle in the group stages with no wins, 2 draws and a loss from 3 group games.
Barcelona on the other hand look more than comfortable in their group at this stage with 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 games.

A cocky but reserved JM at the press conference today.

Barcelona stuttering start to the season...

Barcelona's early season struggles has many pundits wondering does this team still have what it takes to once again rise to achieve the success that is expected of them?

Is this just a rough start to a new campaign - or a sign of things to come.
2 wins, 3 draws and a loss from 6 games in the league. Not to mention a draw in their opening Champions League encounter against good but not great opposition in Roma.

A worried and tired looking Barcelona manager fronted the media yesterday.
"I think we have jumped a few hurdles and now back on track." he ranted.
"They should have beaten us when they had the chance - not just taken one point. Now we will make them all pay." He went on.

No doubt Barcelona will find their feet and start winning games, or will they?

An angry, worried and very tired looking man fronts the press yesterday

Onward and Upward in Liga for Madrid...but out the door from King's Cup!

In what JM has described as a positive start to the Real Madrid La Liga campaign, 6 games without defeat and a draw against arch rivals Barcelona, has been soured by an early and very unexpected exit from the Copa Del Rey.

Despite drawing at both home and away legs, it was the fact that Madrid conceded 2 goals at home to lowly opposition that should have JM concerned.

"We obviously fielded a weak team at home and this is something I take responsibility for - however at the same time I feel this team should have done the job". "Unfortunatley our minds were maybe already playing Barcelona in the Classico - focus was lacking, as was execution." JM stated in a press conference today.

The positives Real Madrid will take from away an early exit from the Copa Del Rey is that now they can turn their full attention to winning the league and finally producing European glory in the Champions League.

"Our fans will be disappointed with our early exit - yes, but if you ask our fans would they like success in winning the league or Champions League or would they like us to win the King's Cup - I think I know what they would say isn't it."

Real Madrid Right Back Sergio Ramos visibly upset at the early exit from the Copa Del Rey

Season 2: 2011 - How it finished!

To the best of my memory....here's what I can remember

Declaration of a King!

I have taken some criticisms and this has forced my hand, although I feel now is the right time to expect to see results from all this work.

After much speculation surrounding my next move and where I will be next season - I need to add some calm to my players and our fans.

I will be in Madrid next season.

I feel my team is ready, and this will be our time - our season.

This is our season to achieve the results I have so far not delivered.

My aim for Real Madrid is as always to achieve the ultimate success at home and in Europe.
So, I declare that if I do not claim atleast one tropy this season - either the Champions league or the Spanish La Liga - I shall stand down as King of Madrid.

Our fans have my word on this.

 The world's media wait on in anticipatiion as JM calls a press conference

 The announcement - JM will be staying on as Manager of Real Madrid for atleast another season

Un-eventful season passes without glory...

It was the season that passed without any trophy for our big guns Barcelona and Real Madrid.

With so much expected, especially from Barcelona with their Treble season still fresh in all our minds - they were particulary disappointing.

For Real Madrid, still a work in progress, this was a season which seemed certain to provide silverware - if nothing more than atleast the Copa Del Rey.

But it was not to be, Sevilla taking the double in Spain and creating history! They have now done enough to secure a spot in the Champions League next season - lets wish them all the best.

The eventual winner of the Champions League came down to a classic final between Chelsea (who battled hard to knock out Real Madrid) and Inter Milan (who playfully stole candy from little babies when they eliminated Barce from the tournament). Chelsea claiming victory but only after a penalty shootout.

Well it's now on to Season 3 (2011) - so much speculation. So much drama. Will the battle continue on in Spain? Will our controllers take on a new challenge in the EPL? Or is Italy looming as a potential new battle ground?

We must wait and see....

 Kaka in action agaist Barcelona in the classico

 Barcelona against Inter in UCL - Inter showing their quality by destroying the their more fancied opponents

Iniesta having a run against Real Madrid - he had a poor season by his standards