The Daily Drool: Oinatz Aulestia

Basque goalkeeper Oinatz currently plays for Hercules in Segunda B. He’s previously done time at SD Eibar and Real Oviedo (which, disclaimer, hopechaser and I own stock in respectively -so yeah, biased!)

Some Friday Night Bits & Bobs

The weather and Halloween seemed to be popular subjects on social media over the last few days. David Luiz shared a rainbow from his balcony (best view in London!)

UPDATED: Bits & Bobs: Awards, A Case of Mistaken Identity, Kaka Kraziness, Puppies!, Bebes! And More

While I’ve been working, lots of bits and bobs have piled up so let’s start with Iker and his new Instagram fetish, shall we? He posted some shots from the Prince of Asturias awards.

Pre-Season Match I: Real Madrid Vs. Real Oviedo

I’m going to have to cobble together a match report from the Real Madrid website as every stream I found was complete and utter crap and then work intervened causing me to miss the bulk of the match. Grrrr!

How good is it to see the team back on the pitch?! Only two of last season’s first teamers, Adan and Granero started, the rest of the XI were made up of Castilla members. But the big exciting moment? Captain Pirata!

Saturday Training & Pirata Presser

Ugh, I must apologize. Shiggers and I went out for tapas last night, which is fine, but whatever they put in their sangria has nearly destroyed whatever semblance of humanity that I had left. Now I have to go to the salon and get my hair did. God help anyone who pulls on my hair, I may burst into tears. Could be worse – I could be Shigs who had to go to the dentist this morning. Yikes. So here’s a quick and dirty training post before I head out to get roots touched up.

Pre-Season 2012 Summer Tour

The Real Madrid website did a great rundown of all the pre-season 2012 matches along with info on each team/stadium – here you go!

The Daily Drool: Miguel Pérez Cuesta (Michu)

Attacking midfielder Michu plays for La Liga side Rayo Vallecano. He previously played for Segunda Division sides Real Oviedo and Celta de Vigo.