Before the match with Shakhtar, the most discussed by Real Madrid fans was not the game itself (no one doubts that the Madrid club will win without problems), but Dario Srna's interview with Marca.
Photo: Vertical.comHorvath talked about the difficulties that Shakhtar faced due to the war, the lack of help from FIFA, the mass farewell to the legionnaires, and so on. Someone writes words of support to Shakhtar, someone hopes that Russia will stop sending "meat" to the war so that it ends as soon as possible. But there are also those who believe that Shakhtar should not be indignant and demand support from everyone, since Ukrainians are helped so much by various countries, including Spain.
Salmantino: It is very strange to see Shakhtar without Brazilians and practically without legionnaires in general. It's amazing how much has changed in the world over the past year. Not only in football, but in all areas of life. And it's very sad. It would be better for us to play against 11 Brazilians, who for some reason all played for a Ukrainian club, than against 11 Ukrainians who cannot play at home because of the war.
NewOrder: According to various sources, Russia's losses in this war range from 70,000 to 100,000 people. But even this does not stop the dictator. I have a hard time understanding what Putin wants, but by all accounts, he will not calm down in the coming months, or even years. Undoubtedly, all this affects football as well. It is sad to realize this, but Ukrainians must prepare for a protracted war. And it is also strange to me against this background to see how FIFA is desperately trying to save the reputation of a bloody dictator and his country.
Amva: Other countries have also had or are currently going through wars and many football clubs are in a very difficult situation, and football players are on the field without even receiving salaries. Against this background, I would not feel sorry for Ukrainians, whom the whole world already helps, both with money and in all other areas of life.
Tepirero: The doe speaks only of bad things, as if no one is helping them, as if they were left alone with Russia in this crazy war. Sorry, but even Real Madrid has contributed to helping Ukraine. Let me remind you that our club rented Vinicius Tobias from Shakhtar. A football player who, even in doubles, did not become the main player. This player could be taken from Shakhtar for free, but we rented him, we pay his salary and it is quite realistic that in a year we will return him to Ukraine.
Llorar: To come here (Marca website, note) and see someone defending Putin is the most disgusting and disgusting thing I've read today, do us a favor and jump off the bridge. Anyone who supports war is a sick person. Imagine that France attacks Spain tomorrow, and someone calls Macron a liberator. Don't you spit in his face? And that's when you won't like football. Any adequate person will wish the Ukrainians success and will be on their side.
777: For your information, Mr. Srna, Real Madrid was on the verge of extinction due to the Spanish Civil War. It took our club about 20 years to rebuild, and without any help. The war in Ukraine is Putin's fault. And "Real" is a declared enemy of the UEFA president. Therefore, please direct your complaints to the appropriate person and not to the FIFA President. Good luck and support to all Ukrainians in the world, from the vast majority of Real Madrid fans, to expel the bloodthirsty dictator Putin's troops from your country.
Alex: "Shakhtar" has the right to criticize FIFA, and it seems to me not without reason. After all, despite the fact that the rule on the "liberation" of legionnaires from Ukrainian teams was used for the benefit of football players, teams like Shakhtar, which have 14 legionnaires worth 150 million euros, suddenly lost them without receiving anything in return. "Shakhtar" had to change the team without this money, that is, with football players from the youth team. And seeing Shakhtar's results this season... Of course, this is admirable, so they have every right to criticize an unfair situation for them.
Salmon: "Real" has already helped Shakhtar many times, and Ukrainians in general after the start of the war. And we will continue to do it because Real Madrid is a big club. Soccer is more than a game. And while "Barcelona" collects new debts to invite another pseudo-star, "Real" transfers money to Ukrainians. This is the difference between a really big club and the rest of the teams.
Zarlos: Shakhtar lost 14 players valued at €150-200 million. This means that "thanks" to FIFA, the Ukrainian club lost 80% of its capital. Therefore, you can understand Shakhtar. By "rescuing" players with such a dubious rule, FIFA is simply helping the Russian dictator and not caring about football.
Xarli: Do you remember Mykhailo Mudryk? I said last year that he was going to be a real star, that he had crazy potential. It was then necessary to buy it from Real Madrid, and then lease it to Valladolid. A year ago, Mudryk could be bought for 5 million euros, now Shakhtar is demanding 50 million for him. I rarely criticize Florentino Perez, but he does not always spot talented players in time.
Jurgol: I can only wish Shakhtar fans, as well as football players, to someday return to the liberated Donetsk, to their home stadium. Shakhtar can't go home for 8 years, it's terrible. And I wouldn't mind if the first club he played for in Ukrainian Donetsk was Real.
bobby: Last season, we played Shakhtar against the background of the coronavirus. This season plays against the backdrop of war. I'm afraid to imagine what will happen next year if we play in the same group with Shakhtar again.
Alpar: Spain could also find itself in such a situation. In our country, too, separatists from Catalonia have been dreaming of secession for a long time. And they also rioted and called for the expulsion of all Spaniards from this region. And then we could all feel like Ukrainians. The only difference is that Catalonia does not have thousands of rockets and bombs, so they would not be able to destroy our cities. And Russia is too far away to help Catalan separatists.
Bogarde: The fleeing of the players can be understood out of fear, they could have died under the bombardment. But FIFA and UEFA could simply compensate the Ukrainians for these losses. Organizations that receive billions in profit would not be impoverished if they transferred 150-200 million to Ukraine to support local football.
Demarco: Sometimes I even forget that there are such colossal problems in Ukrainian football. It's amazing how Shakhtar managed to score 4 points in matches against Leipzig and Celtic after losing their legionnaires.
Tocafacil: I wonder if the legionnaires would run away from "Real" in such a situation? Do any of them really love our club enough to stay with it even in the most difficult moment? I am afraid that our Brazilians would also fly from Madrid on the first plane in such a situation...
Aficionado: I hope that Real Madrid will not destroy Shakhtar. A victory with a difference of 2-3 goals will be acceptable. It is not necessary to score 6-7 goals to the Ukrainians. Let's feel sorry for them, it's so difficult for them now.
Resperuoso: The crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu should give this team a standing ovation tomorrow, and I'm sure they will. "Shakhtar" deserves respect, especially for the fact that, despite all the problems, they are performing well this season. After the draw, I was sure that they would not be able to score a single point in such a difficult group.
Esponja: "Real" is so much stronger than the current "Shakhtar" that it should not have any problems in matches with such a team. I think that even Lunin, who stands uncertainly at the goal, will not prevent "Real" from winning this match. At least I don't want to believe that we can fail in two matches in a row, and even against such weak opponents.
Rior: Shakhtar without Brazilians is like a sea without water. It was impossible to imagine this. And the most surprising thing is that Shakhtar, playing virtually without legionnaires, managed to score 4 points in two rounds. In my opinion, this indicates that Shakhtar overestimated their Brazilians. And the fact that he underestimated the students of his academy. "Real" should think about it. This also applies to our club. Sometimes we "forget" to give a chance to pets who deserve it.
Anton PROKOPOV
