Shame on You Eto'o and Deco!

As Barcelona dominated a Valencia in turmoil they were all aware that Madrid would inevitably be Champions yet again. Either Sunday against Osasuna or possibly against them in 'El Classico'. Either option was hard to swallow for the frustrated Cule's especially knowing that they may have to honor their eternal rival with a pasillo (opponents line up and applaud the champs). Madrid would seize glory while Barca would have to reminisce of what went wrong in their season. The pasillo almost feels as a final punishment for the Cules. Still, most accepted the fact that they would have to honor the Merengues while Eto'o and Deco took it upon themselves to make sure they missed the invitation by receiving their 5th yellow.

They say it was not intentional and that they had no clue about the number of bookings they had. Statements that not even the azul grana followers believe. First if Barca were already winning by a great margin why bother and make a mistake that will cost you to miss the match and most importantly affect your team. That is what is key in their actions that they were selfish and only cared about their egos and not about the club they represent. As Rijkaard stated that they were fully aware of the number of bookings they had before they went on to field. It is no secret that Eto'o has never been fond of Madrid and it is clear that he probably is the last player that wants to recognize Madrid's championship. Still, he should have put his ego behind him and put the team as the first priority. Obviously, Eto'o and Deco do not have the pants to face Madrid and instead chose to stay in their lush homes back in Barcelona, while the rest of the team with real sportsmanship will go through with the pasillo and play the match agianst the Merengues. Simply put: They are cowards!

Players like Puyol show what sportsmanship is really like. Even though he is not happy about doing the pasillo but feels it is necessary to recognise the champions despite their rivalry. Hats off to Puyol. I have only respect for someone who can put everything behind him for his team. His other teammates should learn a thing or two from the great captain.

Anyway, even without Eto'o or Deco the crowd of El Bernabeau will surely remember them. Especially Eto'o and the crowd will surely send him a message straight from Madrid to Barcelona: 'Eto'o cabron saluda al Campeon!'