Veteran striker Raul is convinced former club Real Madrid and Barcelona would dominate the Barclays Premier League if they played in England.
The Primera Division has become something of a two-horse race in recent years, with Valencia the last side to lift La Liga title outside the two Spanish heavyweights in 2004. Since then, Barcelona has triumphed on five occasions and reigning champion Real has won three times.
And such is the quality amongst their ranks, Real's all-time leading goalscorer Raul believes they would be a match for anyone.
"The problem lies not in the league" Raul told Doha Stadium Plus. "Manchester United are a great team in England, but right now Barcelona and Real Madrid are the two best teams in the world.
"It is normal then the other teams are struggling to keep up with them.
"If Real Madrid and Barcelona played in England, it would be a race of two.
"At the moment Real Madrid and Barcelona are the best. The gap could be reduced in coming years."
Thoughts?
Real Madrid & Barcelona 'would rule EPL'
posted on 29/5/12
sheriff you put in no masterclass.
you have no class. and your master is a skumbag who was suspended for the final after being a dikk in the semi final.
you completely rode your luck and that is simply truth
posted on 29/5/12
Bitter
posted on 29/5/12
yet another chaaav on the spurs board
posted on 29/5/12
Chronic
succinct & to the point as usual...
Made any travel plans for July yet...
posted on 29/5/12
Made any travel plans for July yet
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got exams at the end of july so i wont be going anywhere
posted on 29/5/12
Prem Board you miserable git.
posted on 29/5/12
chelsea way there is no need to be mean now is there.
are you boys ever in a good mood?
posted on 29/5/12
Chelsea finished 6th in the prem.
Which proves they were very, very, very lucky to be anywhere near the semis, let alone win it. Next season I doubt they will get out of the group.
posted on 29/5/12
The physical side of the game is much more tolerated in the PL. Neither team would get the protection that they get from match officials in La Liga.
Without adapting, neither team would dominate the EPL, especially Barcelona.
posted on 29/5/12
I agree, they would need to adapt a lot!
I've seen referees stifle counter attacks against Real Madrid for really "nothing challenges". I think in England the game would flow a lot more and this would not suit Real and Barca.
Also the physical demands of the league in is harder, VDV said it himself. Who is to say that the Xavis or the Iniestas could keep it up for the whole season? especially those long could nights away to stoke?
They would challenge but certainly not dominate in my opinion. We have some really good teams and players in our league.
Think of it like this, our 6th place team are the champions of europe...