Real Madrid broke the curse of Gerland

Real Madrid came the fifth time in its history Gerland, with the aim of breaking the statistics for the first time and beat a field for the whole damn white, against an opponent who until recently was considered to be his nemesis. But not only that Lyon is far led by Juninho, but also the weak Madrid who is lights out on reaching the second round. With his victory last night by 0-2, with a double from Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid has not only removed a thorn has also made ​​clear, if there was any doubt, which is again one of the top teams in Europe.

The party followed the standard pattern of the last performances Whites: a very good first half and a second more relaxed. The Mourinho could have sentenced before the break, but this time the aim was not the usual level. The flurry of chances was shattered forever by a Lloris that on this occasion itself, showed why he is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. Only yielded to Christian, first in a powerful free-kick, and by the second part in a penalty shot.

The multitude of occasions arrive in Madrid on several fronts. While its backlash is still a hallmark, it is not his only weapon. The Madrid proves every day that has learned to attack by association, led by a Xabi Alonso is priceless. His work never shine as much as a Christian or a Chilean Casillas dove, but at least is as essential as they are. It is the core of a team that revolves around him.

And of course, are the chances created from steals. Mourinho has much merit in these players have minded that they must press as possessed from the first meter of grass. As the Madrid loses the ball, the output pressure from top rival to exhaustion. It only serves to rob for all areas involved rival, but to avoid kickback.

Sergio Ramos is positioned as central

The best news for Madrid yesterday, beyond the mathematical classification round was to see that Sergio Ramos has been established as central. Mourinho confirmed at the press conference after the game that is something that is going around and that may have to settle permanently in the center of defense. It was something that we had suggested on the lawn, where he preferred to leave with Lass on the right side. Or later when the injury Coentrao-side shows that as a player who can contribute much to the team-Albiol introduced in the field at right back, keeping Ramos as central and not vice versa.

Ozil Ozil remains

There is much talk about when Özil way. It is said that is not the last year. It's something that I disagree, and I think the questions are conditioned by the arrival of Kaka. Özil Last season was not competent, and their ownership was unquestioned. The fact that Kaka comes stomping, causes us to look very closely into German.

Ozil Ozil remains. It is still probably the player with the highest quality staff, and all you need is to feel comfortable. His worst games coincided with Kaka at his side, and therefore having to heel in the right wing. But Özil needs the freedom of a '10 ', moving through the center of attack for directing and giving the final pass. In games like yesterday, shows that it remains a key player. Of course it depends a lot on their physical condition, which has great strength, and that is something intermittent. But is a player who even appears to small doses, doses are genius.