Is Madrid better destination for Lewandowski?

Date: 2nd April, 2013. Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund

It seemed as if this day, the world shrunk into a stadium, and clock of was the center of gravity. Every eyeball was shuttling quickly between the pitch and ticking time. For those in yellow and black colors, they could smell the heavenly taste of victory. But for those in Royal Whites, it was ebbing away. It would be unfair to pick one after the thrilling encounter, but eventually there is only one winner.

Although Borussia Dortmund advanced to the last stage of the competiton, but they couldn’t cope up with Bayern Munich in an all German final of UEFA Champions league. But for Madrid, it was much worst. This gang’s mastermind Jose Mourinho decided to chuck Los Blancos and rejoined his godfather like club (Chelsea). With no silverware in hand, no mastermind and irritated with the demands and clashes of the troops; Florentino Perez was determined to recreate the team of his dream, from to bottom.

For many years, Real Madrid has been home of Argentine prodigies. Di Stefano, Juan Carlos Tourino, Garay, Di Maria are just some of them. Gonzalo Higuain is one of these. His dribbling, accuracy and the “Argentine striker’s instincts” have frequently helped his side to come up with some memorable victories. But when club and Gonzalo decided to draw curtain over his tenure in Spain, it gave sleepless nights not only to RMCF, but also the other clubs.

So this summer, Real Madrid not only need a manager, but a whole lot of fresh faces in their XI.

But what if, Los Blancos buy the same guy who kicked them out of Europe’s premier club competition? Yes you’re right, that Polish youngster who made sure that Real Madrid’s march towards glory was bombarded.

It is pretty obvious, since Los Blancos are already linked with him for a long time. So let us dig out reasons who might convince that he can be a successful in the Spanish capital-

Similar formation & role

If one looks at the structure of the either teams, it is easy to catch that they both prefer to play with a similar formation. So with 4-2-3-1 as the most preferred arrangement by the managers, Lewandowski will find himself comfortable in Madrid’s mould. As he spearheads the BvB’s attack, he will not have to adjust himself in a different role in Spain nor has to compete with another forward on the pitch.

Philosophical Equivalence

Adding to the template, there is the tendency and tempo of either teams sides which is welcoming for Robert. With a highly paced passing and playing its card on the break, it can be said that tactics of the German and Spanish side are synonymous.

To feed the forward back in Germany, Gundogan always manages to deliver some juicy long balls for him to blast it past the keeper. But in La Liga, he could be blessed with the service and expertise of Xabi Alonso. While Khedira could easily replace Sven Bender, Di Maria and Ozil will ensure that he will not miss Mario Gotze and Marco Reus.

Why Real Madrid, not Bayern?

But when Lewandowski’s deal is already cruising towards the record German champions, then why should we drag The Vikings here?

Well firstly in Munich, there is abundant quality to add yet another one. Gomez, Mandzukic, Claudio Pizzaro and possibly Mario Gotze if Pep plays a false 9. Even after returning from injury, Mario Gomez has notched 11 goals this season, while Mandzukic is among the top goal hunters, Gomez has scored in every game he has played 90 minutes.

So clearly the duo will demand time to perform on the pitch and to make it even difficult for the Polish. Pizzaro’s blistering form as “super sub” is another name in the tally.

Also, Jurgen Klopp would love to ensure that his star player does not join the rival club until there is no further option in hand. Dortmund demanded from Madrid that they should reward him with similar fees and salary as done by Bayern, which obviously can be easily afforded by the capital giants.

Lewandowski vs Suarez

Meanwhile, Perez is on a hot pursuit of Liverpool forward Luis Suarez. With reports screaming that Galacticos may buy him for staggering $50 million+ deal. And why not, when someone scores 23 in league games in just 33 games even after the infamous ban, anyone would love to splash money.

But, if one can get a striker who has nearly scored as many as the later did in a reputed league, with half the price and a clean discipline record; wouldn’t you love to buy him?

Tactically speaking, Rob Lewandowski is just the counterpart of Karim Benzemaa; while the Frenchman can feed as well as hit the ball, Lewandowski likes to take control in his own hands. Although Luis Suarez also loves to do the same, but his gameplay is more similar to Benzema’s. So it may result in one of them shifting to target man’s role, if Suarez comes.

Apart from shifting roles, Luis may not find himself easy with La Liga’s side, as he will not enjoy the central role and regular starts as he did in Liverpool. He loves running around the field, wants constant supply of passes for himself. It is something which might not be fully delivered as Ronaldo is the man already enjoying that.

Adding his controversial stunts he pulls out, from his evil handball which paved way for his country into semi final of World cup 2010, to the racial abuse and of course, the love bite to Ivanovic (just kidding).

And for a team playing under such immense pressure and games which are extremely intense like one against Bayern Munich last season could catalyze his rage, making him a backfiring, frustrated and one who piles atrocities to help is team a bit.

Real Madrid needs a player who could act as a pacifier on the field, someone who can creditably act with nerves of steel. And surely, Malaga have not forgotten his last ditch efforts to save Dortmund from a near exit.

Verdict

Never forgetting the language support he will get from Ozil and Khedira, this move surely makes far more sense than one to Bayern does. But with time running out, Real should make an offer he can’t refuse…