So Yeah, We Did That

Leave it to Real Madrid to feed the Drama Llama the extra special Purina llama chow.  I just can’t. As I was telling watishista M in the comments, I’ve been dealing with major upheavals in my own life, hence, why there has been almost no posting besides the Drools since the Champions League final.  I have not been able to handle one iota extra of clusterfuckery and as we all know, our beloved team serves it up by the truck load. Case in point: our new coach, Julen Lopetegui.

Gamedayplus — Real Madrid C.F. The Return with James, Benzema, Marcelo & more — adidas Football

And to get you pumped for the game, here’s a special on our boys! (Prepare yourself for some French rap and co-host Marcelo)

– Lozil

Starting Line Up Against Cruz Azul & Iker’s Memory Is Scary

I’m a bit late with this as the game has already kicked off, but for posterity, here’s the starting line up and bench.

Let’s Do This Blancos!

The team made the trip to Malaga and were greeted by over 150 fans. Arbeloa stayed home because he was feverish. Probably looked at his own hot ass self in the mirror. I know he makes me feverish when I look at him. cough:: said mygypsyspirit:: cough

The Internationals Continue To Return & More

CR7, Pepe, Benz, The Baby, Toni, Isco and James returned to training today with the rest of the gang, as they prep for Saturday’s match against Levante. 

So Many Happy Returns!

Work continues to eat my life, but I have a short respite this evening, so here’s a quick catch up post.  So many happy returns! Yesterday, Fabio (who had trained alone on Monday), joined the group which consisted of  Nacho, Arbie, Illara, Marcelo & the Castilla boys.

Ready For Villareal & Remembering Don Alfredo

Karim looks…determined.

Los Blancos take on Villareal at El Madrigal tomorrow. They had their final training today joined by Castilla’s Aguza and Rubén Yáñez.

It’s Official: Fernando Hierro Replaces Zizou As Ancelotti’s Assistant

Holy crap, people! Head exploding time! One of our own, former captain Fernando Hierro, will replace Zizou (who will now coach Castilla) as the Mister’s assistant. Wonderful news. I’m getting excited about the season. I know we’re going to lose some people (which I’m sick about) but this is always the way. I’m happy to have a bright spot at the moment.

– Lozil

Training At Estádio da Luz & A Homecoming

Ah, Cristiano! How amazing you look, how amazing you are. Let’s hope everyone has a fantastic game tomorrow and brings us home La Decima! The team trained at Benfica’s Estádio da Luz and had some guests to offer encouragement. (BEWARE: HUGE ASS TRAINING PICTURE DUMP AHEAD)

The Fabulous 5

Ah, all the feels these pictures bring up! Five of our greatest players, Di Stéfano, Raúl, Gento, Hierro and Amancio, banded together to wish the boys good luck tomorrow. I see Amancio was a fashion inspiration for The Ramos. Those red trousers are straight up Sergio.