Bernd Schuster, Juande Ramos and Real Madrid

Well, my friends, as expected, Real Madrid (RM) announced today that the Club and Schuster had reached a "mutual agreement" and that Schuster had been replaced by Ramos. Yeah, that same Ramos who could not get Tottenham from the bottom of the English Premier League. I don't know about you but it feels to me that something is intrinsically wrong here.

RM let go of a coach under whose supervision and watchful eye the club became Champion of La Liga during the 2007-2008 season. This is the same club that in that season pretty much trashed every team, including Barca. No question that this time around RM has not performed at the same level as last year.

It is true that a number of injuries has hit the team and no one can dispute that. It is clear that the team has some of the best and most brilliant players the beautiful game has seen in recent years. However, those healthy ones have unfortunately been sub-par at best. For example, it was Casillas' error that gave Sevilla its first goal of the game on Sunday, December 7. It was Marcelo's carelessness that created a situation where Sevilla through a beautiful pass from Kanute to Renato put away the game.

Now, RM's Directors want to bring in Juande Ramos. This is the same guy who could not get Tottenham to respond, even with the team facing relegation. Maybe, I am being too harsh here regarding Ramos. Maybe, he will be able to turn this ship (RM) around before it sinks deeper. Nevertheless, nothing can or will change if those on the pitch wearing the RM's jersey do not change.

If RM continues down the same path of self-destruction, then it will be as clear as daylight that Schuster was not the problem. It will be time for each and every player to examine himself and determine whether RM is the right place for him.