Richards was unlucky I thought. I didn't actually see the penalty Dzeko had turned down which Mancini was on about.
Jose wasn't giving anything away in his press conference, he was asked about him leaving. No comment basically. I think he'll leave because really the Real job isn't something any manager stays in for a sustained period. The amazing thing is they could lose the Clasico in April, meaning they'd have lost both, and still win the league, by winning every other game, and they'd win the league by two points, provided Barcelona win every game too. I think he'll probably send Aitor Karanka out next time, or sit there himself for half an hour and not say a word (he's actually done this). Ramos was a little unlucky but that said Real should have been down to 10 earlier when Diarra fouled Messi, should have been a second yellow. I think Real are just psychologically scared of Barcelona, they played well last night, they played well in the first half at the Clasico in December, and played reasonably well in the super cup. Yet they didn't win. They just can't beat Barcelona. Yes they did last year, but I think that was more down to pure luck (like going to Wales and actually enjoying yourself) and it was a one off. The rest of the time, doesn't happen for them. Plus while I think Real have a better squad than Barcelona, Barca have far better players in the first team.
