Full El Clásico REACTION! Goal-line controversy, Lucas Vázquez, Lewandowski’s form & more | ESPN FC
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ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens joins Gab Marcotti on the Gab & Juls Show to react to Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Barcelona in El Clásico.
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The Ferland Mendy slander will not be tolerated. Gab is out of pocket for that.
@FaithArise_
16 күн бұрын
Seriously Mendy gives so much solidity on the left.
@gorilla6099
16 күн бұрын
Bruh... Mendy suffered a lot with injuries in the past, we cannot lose that guy for CL. He had to get rested after that City game. Who would replace him ? Fran Garcia? No one can defend like Mendy on the left, not even Camavinga in his best game at full back.
@kamaaladiin
16 күн бұрын
They want defensively weaker Madrid
I will never understand the Ferland Mendy disrespect
@mufti8817
16 күн бұрын
Good thing, anchelotti loves him, and when it counts, he doesn't disappoint.
@JordanODash
16 күн бұрын
Great at defending got way better but stopped doing a good job going forward but I dont mind it coz Vini and Rodrygo run that side lf the pitch so we like him back there suring things up ......
@ozzymartinez3820
16 күн бұрын
im a madrid fan and wish we had someone like davies, but mendy is def solid. not the most glamorous but gives you a solid 7/10 almost every game. especially defensively
@mufti8817
16 күн бұрын
@ozzymartinez3820 especially the last game against city, he closed shop on that side of the pitch pep had to change w three times who's playing there with foden,silva,and deburyn.
@b0rl3x
16 күн бұрын
@@JordanODashI agree more with you, I like the idea of Davies, but I think Mendy is way better for what we need, imagine Mbappe over there too, we don't need another offensive player on that side of the pitch.
Cancelo was great for Madrid
@safayathimel
16 күн бұрын
And manager Xavi
@arminius6506
16 күн бұрын
Bro was talking down at Cristiano Ronaldo
@mickzed6393
16 күн бұрын
That's why Bayern passed as well.
@nhlalosithole9689
16 күн бұрын
He thinks he walks on water. There is a reason why he keeps being moved around. He is toxic
@shysmy19
16 күн бұрын
@@arminius6506Ronaldo is a child in a mans body. He thinks the while world revolves around him
Gabs comment on Ferland Mendy is ridiculous. Ancelotti has already said that Mendy is the best DEFENSIVE left back in the world. Gab seriously needs to stop talking about Madrid when he clearly does not watch them play. Jules should have stood up for his French mate a bit more, but I guess when you don’t get called up to the national team it’s not worth it eh? 🤔
@safayathimel
16 күн бұрын
Mendy has knock and muscle fatigue that’s why didn’t played
@FaithArise_
16 күн бұрын
Exactly, he gives so much solidity on the left.
@JordanODash
16 күн бұрын
Mendy is solid enough in defence but since he got better at defending he got worse at going forward..... But he does a B+ job
@hilltopboyz3002
16 күн бұрын
@JordanODash I don't think he got wosrt at going forward because he's combining better in attacking plays
@MrMerildoll
16 күн бұрын
Yes + the obvious answer is he is resting and avoiding injuries ahead of the Bayern game
Mendy is such a good player he rarely gets beat 1v1 and hardly ever gives the ball away
@oscarmiramontes8577
16 күн бұрын
He’s a perfect role player.
Mendy and Nacho weren't at 100% after Wednesday, that's why they didn't play. Lucas Vasquez looked like prime Cafu today, partly thanks to Cancelo. He was easily MOTM for me
When he is healthy / focused, Mendy is unbeatable as a defensive left-back, the issue is that his offensive skills at the same level. Because he is being around forever, it's easy to gforget he is only 28. Davies or not, I'd renew his contract
The problem with Mendy is not that he is not Real Madrid quality. It’s his role. He is a defensive left back which is not what we used to see after Marcelo era. He is super solid in what he does and if we need offensive LB contribution, Carlo often goes to Fran Garcia post 70 minutes. So, it’s ridiculous to think Mendy does not have the RM quality. We needed to solidify the defense during the Militao, Alaba injury period.
@manuelaparcedo417
16 күн бұрын
after Marcelo era?...have you ever heard of some guy called Roberto Carlos?
@SamikBose90
16 күн бұрын
@@manuelaparcedo417 I am so sorry Mister! Please pardon me for my ignorance! Have not heard anyone named RC3 in my entire life! Thank you for the information! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@kamaaladiin
16 күн бұрын
This Madrid team is not the old Madrid team and Mendy is why they are strong now
Barca fans yapping about the ref being the 12th man. Sikeeeee that’s the wrong number. It was Cancelo who was the 12th man for us, bro came in clutch
@manuelaparcedo417
16 күн бұрын
not like Lewandowski or Pedri did anything all game
@insideinside9450
16 күн бұрын
@@manuelaparcedo417i cannot understand xavi. He is a brainless guy. It is clear for everyone to see that Lewandowski is a done football player. He is washed and is now hung up. He is on retirement. Should not be playing for barca. Also if Xavi had a working brain, his brain should tell him that pedri should not have played another game until next season as in not euros nor preseason. It is clear from what i see of pedri that he suffers from ptsd and im not even joking. Check his heat map last year compared to this year. He is now afraid to go foward. The other thing is that he needs a break. This season and even last season have just given him injuries upon injuries, also not to mention the 2021/2022 season where he had about 3 or 4 injuries. Pedri beeds a break. Both these players need the bench. 1 because of lack of quality and another because of breakdown in physicality.
Vásquez is actually older than Carvajal 😂
@vyogh
16 күн бұрын
And carvajal is like a human pitbull who still has few years of high quality football left under his sleeves
Brahim Diaz changed the attacking dynamic when he got on the pitch. What a beautiful player to watch and he's probably having his best season so far mainly as a substitute. Hope he stays at RM next season. Cheers :)
🗣️ - De Boer: "Now I know why Pep Guardiola didn't like Cancelo. This guy plays his own football game. He thinks it's only about what you do on the ball, you are a defender Goddamnit." 🗣️ - Van Basten: "It's insane how Cancelo still makes the same mistakes at his age (29)."
@MC-tl7oj
16 күн бұрын
We need to give him back and recoup Dest, at least Dest does the same things but is young enough to learn how to defend plus we don't have to pay a euro
@dantekratos5395
16 күн бұрын
@@MC-tl7oj dest is a rb who can't play at Lb. Plus dest is not all that...I'd we get him back, we can as well prepare for more UCL exits
@insideinside9450
16 күн бұрын
@@dantekratos5395 i disagree with you.
@insideinside9450
16 күн бұрын
Btw the actuall fact is that cancelo is like trent. He started out a Right Midfielder then was pushed into an uncomfortable position because of the change from Wide Midfielders to 4-3-3.
@MC-tl7oj
16 күн бұрын
@dantekratos5395 Dest has been playing at LB for PSV all season, so pretty sure he's managing just fine in the position. Plus, you say we'll prepare for UCL exits with him, like Cancelo has expertly defended that side and prevented this or in the Clasico? At 29 no coach has taught him to defend, it's never happening. At least with Dest there's a CHANCE (however slim) with Balde, Font, Dest, Kounde (and the Araujo at Las palmas) we don't need to spend money we don't have on Cancelo
It was not a simple choice like "I prefer Camavinga over Mendy". Mendy and Carvajal were rested due to the 120min match against City. It was not just a technical choice
F Mendy was suspect in the past, however he has improved a lot.
Well when Madrid voted NO for Tebas during the election and said NO to his salary increase and shenanigans Barca came and voted for him and gave him that power together with other dumb clubs. So don’t complain that there is no goal line tech because the man you voted for is the one making the calls and is responsible.
@issaosama4937
16 күн бұрын
If what you said is true then it’s fucked because us Barca fans hate how the league is run. the club should never vote in favour of tebas but god maybe the other options are fucked too. Spanish football management is fucked in general
@pendu.papaperez
16 күн бұрын
Doesnt change the fact that vardrid robbed barca
@ssassinb3n756
16 күн бұрын
@@pendu.papaperezit does… your team literally voted against goal line tech or the fact your coach put defenders who can’t defend it was literally self inflected wound. Barca robbed themselves.
@Prince-tv9xf
16 күн бұрын
@@pendu.papaperezdoesn’t change the fact that your club paid negreira for 21 yrs! Imagine all your messi trophies are stained little kid
@JordanODash
16 күн бұрын
@@issaosama4937 the other teams did that coz he promised more money I'm guessing the CVS deal , barca to get him on their side and cut them some slack..... maybe he did maybe he didnt but most people seeing his take on the Negreira case would say otherwise.... But ya only Real Madrid and Bilbao voted no on both counts
This season has been a collective effort from Madrid, defensive work rate from the attackers has been great. La Liga clinched and UCL most probably, in a transition season
mendy was rested, get ur facts strait guys.
mendy and carvajal were rested, they were completely rinsed after city game
Did you just say “… there’s no creativity from Fede? He is not going to try anything difficult!” I mean his runs are the most unorthodox and direct runs in world football right now. Nobody does that because nobody has that pace and directness with the ball. Creativity is not playing 10 passes, creativity is simply creating opportunities for your team. He does that 100/100 days.
Mendy is one of the main reasons we have a strong defensive record this season
Im pretty sure mendy had a knock a few days prior so I think the actual problem is Carlo trusts camavinga defensively more than fran Garcia
Mendy has not been beaten in a 1v1 since being fully fit and this last two months or so. At least all the games I’ve seen since February
I almost always agree with both of you, but I think that, unlike Gab suggested, keeping this system and playing Valverde and Camavinga as 8s tracking back when needed can give Carvajal and possibly Davies a lot of freedom to attack, so changing to a flat 442 wouldn't really make that much sense (unless you sack one of Bellingham/Kroos/Tchouameni as a 6)
Lewandowski has a contract until June 2026, although there is a clause that requires him to play at least 55% of games in his third season for his last year of contract to be valid. Given Barsa's lack of goals, it's hard to see him not playing regularly next season.
@Chip_Fuse
16 күн бұрын
Is Vitor Roque injured or something? What's going on there?
@ulical
16 күн бұрын
@@Chip_Fuse He's absolutely not injured. I think the issue is that he's not as good as expected. It wouldn't be the first time that Barsa or Real Madrid (Almost 100M € for Jovic and Reinier) have paid big money for a bust.
@Chip_Fuse
16 күн бұрын
@@ulical But he hasn't even played that much yet. Acc. to Fotmob, he's got just 276 minutes since joining in January and his contract is till 2030. Unless he's playing consistently, he won't perform well.
@nasadebizi6760
16 күн бұрын
You have a active brain bro@@Chip_Fuse 👍🏾 he's come to another country different system 19 year old
@Chip_Fuse
16 күн бұрын
@@nasadebizi6760 So did Jude Bellingham. 19 years old. That too to Real Madrid. So, you're saying Roque doesn't have that mentality?
The only problem with Ferland Mendy is that he quickly gets injured. I think that’s why he is not really appreciated and called up to the National team. He is the best LB you can find in the market
God brain dead take about Mendy not being Madrid quality he’s the best defensive left back in Europe.
@JordanODash
16 күн бұрын
I wont say best even tho I am finding it hard to name 2 better at defending from that position than him But ya its a ridiculous take
Cama is not a left back at all. that's one of the many reasons Man City cooked Real Madrid last year.
@enockbanda4009
16 күн бұрын
True. Notice how most of the opposition attacks come down the right when Mendy is playing
Guys, Carlo said Mendy asked to be rested. Carlo made it clear that everyone is available to play except Mendy. How do Gabby and Juls miss the prematch interview or they think Carlo was lying!
Let's hope they implement goal line technology next year. But we cannot change the rule during or after the game. Everyone knew there will be no goal line for El Clasico or for all the other 400 games of LaLiga.
If that was a penalty in favor of Madrid then the tackle on Yamal should also have been a PK. There should be consistency. If Vasquez initiates contact and Yamal does as well and Rudiger trips him, then it should also be called. Just sayin’. Tell me substantively what the difference is between the two tackles?
@24keys93
16 күн бұрын
He did not touch yamal
@ViscaBarca_Forever
16 күн бұрын
You mean Rudiger on Fermin. The touch on Yamal was camavinga. His thigh hit yamals knee. It's very clear. 2 penalties and the ghost goal, horrendous refereeing
@seb_is_class8107
16 күн бұрын
@@ViscaBarca_Forever my bad yea Fermin
Cancelo and trend Alexander playing like Marcelo but no one covers wide area like Ramos and pepe…that’s why real so successful against big teams during Marcelo time
@mebrahtomgebremeskel5307
16 күн бұрын
True marcelo wasn't that good defensively but these two monster were behind him. that's why he was exposed at the end of his stay at Madrid.
@43.869
16 күн бұрын
And casemiro also, he used to cover for marcelo.
Goal line tech is a waste of money. VAR should be to prevent bad red or yellow cards post match or to correct serious referee errors live. But it’s literally ruins 90% of the matches.
0:24 Finally someone who sees the bs from laliga....its incredible to think about really
But if Cubarsi had to stand still, then rudiger block is penalty. The complain is not about two instances in the game, it about several in which all the desitions fell for one side. And yeah I agree with the cancelo issue, that crossing and hm not blocking the attacker is a flaw in his game and in te system.
Cubarsi was offside as Yamal touched the ball, and was blocking Lunin. So even if ball went in, should be ruled offside anyway.
What has Gab ever done to critique anyone
I think Camavunga being oicker over Medy was clearly a fitness thing. Mendy player a very difficult and intense game vs City. Further evidence of this was that Fran was the one subbed on for Cama in the end
mendy was not picked due to fitness issues he is the starter 100% when fit
For Ancelotti it's a simple equation if things are working why the change even with Mbappe coming won't change anything Carlo will still play with 4-4-2 formation with Vini and Mbappe and managing playing time with Rodrygo and Brahim and if there is change to 4-3-3 that would be situational during the game also Madrid is not a pressing team they are a counter attacking transitional team what they are looking for in the signing of Mbappe is more lethality in attack, more goals that comes from mid block to counter attack them dominate possession when the game is finished. Bellingham will still play the most advanced midfielder but will have more defensive duties next season just like Valverde this season.
They talk about balance and suggest that Mendy is not Real Madrid material 😂 lmao
1:26 Jules is right it’s absolutely no excuse a High End league like La Liga don’t have Goal Line Technology. It speaks to the rampant corruption in the league. You should want every device that can better the game. But La Liga are okay with the corrupt image they uphold it’s sad
Every time Madrid seems to be struggling upfront. I say take Rodrigo out move the line, and bring in Brahim Diaz. I like his style of play. He bring a different type of fire to the front.
Fede Valverde is really underrated in terms of creativity.... For me he is the Mr. Madrid
It seems no one will comment on the ref not sending Camavinga off for his fault against Yamal as last man. Araujo under the same fault got red card
Madrid fans read this please .. these 2 guys are either clueless or they don’t like Real so they don’t follow things at the club ..Mendy had an overload injury thus he was benched .. I wonder y they forgot our players played 120 mins .. same as Carvajal .. Carlo loves Mendy .. what are they even talking about .. Vini started on the left and later on Rodrygo moved there to support Cama .. this will be the last time I’m watching this show .. they don’t offer anything 😂
Here to count the times people write Vasques instead of Vazquez.
Mendy had barely trained since the Man City match so couldn't be risked. Also worth noting Madrid looked shattered from 120 mins plus penalties at Man City.
Kroos might get dropped in the same way modric got dropped with tchoumeni Bellingham and valverde making a three man midfield and up front is vini mbappe and rodrygo
Who thought An English Man would own Barcelona in 2024
@emmanuelediomo-abasi1141
16 күн бұрын
Ronaldo's teammate caused it my dear On a light mood It's a Portuguese conspiracy theory
@ndungakoforbinake1321
15 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
It's going to be a 4-3-3 with Bellingham, Valverde and Tchouaméni
As a Barca fan, the ref made all the right decisions besides the penalty. It was a clear dive where Vasquez stretched his right leg, while cubrasis is almost on the ground. Same thing happened with Arsenal and Bayern when saka clearly played for the penalty. How the the ref did not check that decision on the VAR is insane
Mendy definitely underrated
La liga with Tebas is a joke. Xavi playing Cancelo as defender after so many goals lost because of him is a joke. Lewandowski lost teammates trust/respect some time ago and lack of passes to him, even from youngsters - he is most likely finished unless new coach comes in and shakes things up. Lack of passes translates into lack confidence and every striker would have same problems.
Come on, yall should already know that Mendy has an overload, so playing him might gets him injured
Only supporters who watch week in, week out know that Mendy belongs. He’s one of the smartest moves Zidane ever made along with Militao
It’s funny when you realise Lucas is older than Carvajal
Laliga is designed to get Madrid winning every year. How could you give that penalty and not Yamal's How could you not give red to Cama if he's the last defender. What about the goal of Lamine
@Yogangster1995
15 күн бұрын
That was not a penalty on Yamal, there was absolute no contact.
People dislike the video just for Gabs horrific analysis on Ferland Mendy.
For once in my life I'm gonna have to disagree with both Gab and Juls at the same time. Madrid's situation is complicated because the squad depth will be so good next season in the attack and midfield. In a perfect world, you want the Vini-Mbappe- Rodrygo combo across the top with Bellingham and Valverde helping in the build up and finish. Rodrygo needs to learn how to be an effective RW and ik its alot to ask especially when its easier to just place him under Vini but its better for the team in terms of balance. Cant have a left side heavy formation, by mid season its predictable even with the quality. In terms of subs, Carlo NEEDS to learn how to make subs at the 60 min mark. Brahim and very possibly Guler could bring a lot of really good energy and skill to that right side when you want some creativity which you said Valverde lacks...... That preseason is going to be incredibly crucial to a possible treble run in 24/25.
Jul's *enthusiasm* on this entire show was very contagious 😂😂😂😂
Barca should play Cancelo LW, and then put Balde on LB
I respect Gab's opinion more than most...but insinuating that Balde playing, would've not only gotten Barca through PSG but avoided defeat vs Madrid. . 1 player?????😂😂😂😂
Lucas was our hero in the match❤
Cubarsi as a defender just stay still he says lol
mendy has a overload
Wow 😮…. You have to pay fifa 3.5 million euros for the license for goal line tech.All the laLiga should have to pay for or the clubs is for the equipment
Cancelo also scored some goals (including a game winner or two) that Balde wouldn't or couldn't score. So it's a give and take.
@Cjsuave7
16 күн бұрын
But he has had a terrible week
Guys, with total respect to F MENDY , just watch the times he gets the ball VS Man City. His ball control etc is not on par with what's expected in top tier. The evidence is there , I also questioned why people picked on Mendy and watched the MAN City match ..
Lucas Vazquez wow
The game goes past Ferland Mendy on the technically and if you disagree then I have to question everything you know about football. Marcelo played there for crying out loud. The game is technical in Spain and you will be exposed eventually. He can defend very well and is ok in possession with zero creativity.
If you are pretending to be journalists then do that job well. Do a little Google search at least, if you are too egoistic to ask your la liga representatives, before judging a player's omission. Mendy was INJURED and missed the previous training. FFS 🤦🏻 Also Massive disrespect on Mendy. One of the, if not 'the" best defensive full back in history. An Italian disrespecting a pure defender like that.. SMH.
Ferland Mendy is only 28 he is super strong and almost impossible to beat 1v1 he rarely makes a mistakes and doesn’t loose the ball. I don’t want to hear about him going forward he doesn’t need to when Vini Rodrygo and Jude link up on the left. Why is it that Real Madrid has been so amazing defensively this season? Rudiger, Carvajal and Mendy have been super solid when and the other players do their job that’s why they are the best team in the world defensively.
Vasquez what a utility player🔥🔥
I swear they used to have goal line technology, not sure why they got rid of it.
Disgrace on La Liga's part and Bernabeu probaby has 40 cameras installed 😮
@vansfel
16 күн бұрын
They have them but some journalists were saying la liga does not let them use the cameras because other stadiums don't have them so it wouldn't be fair. I don't see the logic but ok?
Mendy is the best LB in the world.
I am RM fan and I think the ball went in. But I guess - it's not what you think, it's what you can prove.
Lámina no call ?
Y'all forget that Endrick is coming to RM next season?
@JordanODash
16 күн бұрын
Next year he has to be 18 so January 2025
@PraveenLawrance
16 күн бұрын
@@JordanODash he'll be 18 in July. Before next season starts.
Barcelona didn't have the same energy like they had against psg. This is why they lost
Don't forget there is Endrick coming too
@Chip_Fuse
16 күн бұрын
The kid can play CF and right wing. There's no need to wait for him to bulk up like Real did with Valverde, Camavinga and now Guler, since he's already a muscular unit. This season, our attackers helped defensively like crazy. This might start to take a toll on them next year, so it's essential to have Endrick come on at around 60/70 minutes, or maybe start some games.
cacelo made lucas look like a top notch player. another mickey win
These journalists sound like Barcelona fans🤣
Jules is correct. How can La Liga, with 2 of the world's greatest football teams (Barcelona & Real Madrid), who both spent over a billion dollars on their new stadiums, not have goal line technology? La Liga is not some 3rd tier league. And before the RM fans go bonkers because they think their win is being tarnished, then remember the next time it could be you that it happens to. If the ball truly did not cross the line, then it validates your win and it shuts down the haters. If the ball did cross the line, then it is a goal, and you didn't deserve to win the way you did.
@JordanODash
16 күн бұрын
EPL stadiums took years to use VAR when it was already in serie A and la liga and Ligue un and its not used til semis in cup competitions , They have offside technology but cant use ot in the league only in UCL coz EPL refuses to implement it
@manoranjanregmi6606
16 күн бұрын
Well RM was against reelection of tebas twice
@Chip_Fuse
16 күн бұрын
Real Madrid already had a disallowed goal due to the absence of goal line technology this season. And Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao are the only ones acting against it by not voting for Tebas's renewal and salary increase, so it's cool.
@omardabo1287
16 күн бұрын
I was watching the game as a neutral. I seriously believe that the ball did cross the line.
Mendy was injured guys had discomfort on training. Lol
It's dawned on me,Gab & Juls are the Laurel & Hardy of football......
Why should La liga which is sister organization of RM have more of technology? It's more harder to manipulate if they had goal line technology.... RM owns spain...and UEFA...
Vazquez should go to the euros instead of Porro or Navas
The Mendy disrespect is outta pocket and will not be tolerated. He literally played both legs against City and held his own, Gab hating for absolutely no reason.
I was expecting blood to say 100 thousand😭
The match was decided by the referee
La Liga needs to be serious this is 2024
I love you guys but it is inexcusable that you didn’t research to see that Mendy was not fit for this game. He barely trained and there was no need risking him.
Ferland Mendy was fatigued. Get your facts right. He didn't train at all since City. And he needs to get him ready for Bayern. CA likes Mendy so his contract is gonna be renewed.
Mendy is the best defensive fullback in the world
Kevin u a a dreamer and it’s good But u must talk about player and again and again 3 goal .. why Pedri did not stop Real player ??? Because after paying just 45 min he was dying . U made video about DeJone and what about Pedry does he has the same flaws?
Why is Barcelona always looking for excuses whenever they lose a match..
Juls did u saw the game against arsenal vs Bayern Munich.. Saka penalty Bro that wasn't a penalty 😢😂 It wasn't a penalty
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich...Bukayo Saka made a contact with Manuel Nuer leg that was there...That was not a penalty but this one is?Are you guyz serious right now?
@JordanODash
16 күн бұрын
Very different cases one is a defender with the leg stretched out and yes Vasquez bought it the other is a goalie with his leg in place and Saka went out of his way to get the legs to clash 😅
Lewan should be sold his not helping the team in any way