Friday, April 26, 2013

POINT/COUNTER POINT: IS POWER SHIFTING FROM SPAIN TO GERMANY

Point: For years Spain was dominating world football because of two teams - Real Madrid and Barcelona - but now Germany has improved and is now superior of the two. Recently in the UEFA champion Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund humiliated Spanish teams Barcelona and Real Madrid with a combining score of 8-1. German football has always been underestimated in Europe but they had enough and showed Spain who's in charge with a extravagant victory in the crucial stages of the Champions League.

Both Spanish teams are disappointed with the match, especially Real Madrid who were the favors of winning the Champion League because of their long history of being victorious in the competition. They have won the most cups (9) and were the first to ever acquire the notorious trophy in 1956. It seems the Germans can't be stopped especially Bayern Munich who only lost once this year and already won their league in Munich. It seems like it's mission impossible for both the Spanish teams. I predict one of the German teams to clinch the cup and bring Germany what they deserve:  the respect, the cup, and the title of being called the best in world football.
-----Mohamed Adaan

Counterpoint: I believe that power is not shifting from Spain to Germany. Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich might have defeated the two Spanish giants by scoring 8 goals total on them in the first leg but that doesn't mean that the Bundesliga is a stronger league than La Liga. Barcelona and Real Madrid were both not at their best.

Real Madrid and Barcelona accomplished way more then any team in the Bundesliga did in the last 20 or so years. They have dominated the world of football for a very long time now. One game does not determine anything. Spain also won 3 major trophies since 2008. One major trophy they won is the world cup. The world cup is the biggest trophy any international team can win.

Look at the records and you will see how superior Spanish football is. Just because of one game it doesn't determine if a teams better or not. You look at the overall performance and excitement to determine if a team is superior or not. In this situation Spanish teams has the skill and performances of a world class team.
----Mohamud Hassan
 

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