New Year & Holiday Fun

Hope everyone had a lovely New Year’s Eve and have been enjoying the day today. As promised, a bumper crop of what various ‘ballers have been doing on their holidays. There have been engagements, baby announcements, singing in the mirror while dressed in a towel (Cristiano), blue gradient shoes (Sergio), celebrating on a camel (Mateo & Lukita) and a rather ungracious joke about a rival (Toni Kroos, being a bit rude, IMHO).  Let’s dig in! (It’s long so be prepared!)

Prepping For Levante & Bebés Having Fun

The team had their first training of the week after Saturday’s disappointing result. We’ll be facing Levante away on Wednesday.

Sunday Recovery Session & Love Is All Around

The team had a recovery session today. The starters stayed indoors with the exception of Toni came out for a bit of a run.

Carnival Bebés & More Silliness

Este año Raúl lo tenía muy claro: quería disfrazarse de Luke Skywalker (o como dice él Lud Ezawater). Que la Fuerza le acompañe!

A photo posted by Carlota Ruiz (@carlota_ruiz) on Feb 5, 2016 at 2:31am PST

I noticed a bunch of pictures of ‘ballers’ bebés in costumes today. At first I was like “Is it some sort of international ‘Bebés in Costumes Day’ that I know nothing about?” But then I realized, it’s Carnival! First up is the ever delightful Raul Arbeloa as Luke Skywalker (or as he pronounces it “Lud Ezawater” according to his mami, Carlota).

Rain & Train, Even More Drama and Twinkle Toes

The team had a bit of a rainy training session today. Everyone was out on the pitch along with Castilla’s Marcos Llorente. Sese ran on his own.

More New Year’s Eve Pix

Por un año con estrella ! Feliz 2016 a todos . #nohabíauvasmásgrandesenelsúper #lashemostomadoconelhorarioespañol

A photo posted by Sara Carbonero (@saracarbonero) on Dec 31, 2015 at 3:40pm PST

The NYE pictures are starting to roll in. None from Sergio…yet. But here are some fun ones. Jese saw Karim’s WTF-ness and raised the bar even higher.

Final Training Of The Year & Holiday Wishes

Sese joined the team for the first part of the session today. Can’t wait to see what he wears for New Year’s Eve. Undoubtedly something with a hedgehog on it while Pilar will be in animal print.

G-Money Returns, Halloweeny & Color Me Shocked! (NOT)

“Oh shiz! Gareth is back. How are you going to break it to James?!”

It’s been quite a weekend! We handily won our match and now sit atop the table. Huzzah!  And Gareth rejoined the group today, which is great news. The 6 outfield players who didn’t start worked out with Gareth while Marcelo & Cris trained on their own. We have a Champions League match against Liverpool on Tuesday.

Salome In The Groove

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Su canción favorita ! 💃

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You’re welcome.

-hopechaser

James Is The Sexiest

According to People En Español anyway, which has named James as their Sexist Man for 2014. Congratulations Daniela! 😉