Shadowing Practice: CR7 GOT REVENGE ON MESSI WITH A SPECTACULAR GOAL AND SHOWED HIS BEAUTIFUL SHAPE TO IMPRESS THE WORLD - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Barcelona here, ringing around the Camp Nou.
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Barcelona here, ringing around the Camp Nou.
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There is no such thing as a pre-season friendly anymore.
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Both managers acknowledging that this is a chance for the first silverware of the season.
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And Esteval Verdi will be desperate to get off to a good start with his new team, replacing Luis Enrique at the back end of May.
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doesn't have a lot more to work with than Luis Enrique but we have spent some activity in the transfer market in the next seven days or so.
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Looking for it to continue starting from now.
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And away we go, they light the fireworks.
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Levan had the most sensational preseason, drawn against Manchester United, beaten by Manchester City, losing against Barcelona, Even drew against the MLS all-stars, but tonight they're hoping to peak And it's Kovacic who's got the midfield position here It's a great ball over the top nine state by Suarez And he warms the hands of Kaelin Aras Half chance for Luis Suarez the first sight of goal for Barcelona Tony Kroos Let's go as options roses with him.
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Let's go with the dancing feats For the deceit Let's go again with the skill Thanks of that Positive run Noisier from the supporters PK binds himself to the ground Star attraction so far Has been this go referee has his first big decision to make in the evening It was a raw challenge on Lionel Messi.
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At least over a quarter of the game gone, it's taken Barcelona quite a while to impose themselves on the match.
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And another raw challenge on Messi, this time from Gareth Bale.
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If looks could kill.
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He's getting involved in the game more now, he always is prepared.
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He's outnumbered.
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He goes for it, he almost gets it.
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You can see Navas half expecting something like that.
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Just over the crossbar.
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And Pique and Michel are trying to split the Real defence.
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It appeared to be a handball from Pique, and if it was deliberate, the referee will caution him.
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It's a very soft handball from PK Iniesta Jordi Alba tight, Messi's there brave decisive save from Navas It's better from Barcelona isn't it opening up that space it's a wonderful pass from Marcelo Isco The down stands off him gives isco space.
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What's a great?
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Say from Ter Stegen your reflex after Bell was in it.
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It's a snapshot from Garraf Bell This go causing all sorts of problems Backing into his own penalty area not giving too much help from any of his teammates Messy Get around the Casemiro he has to pick something out of that the ball was in the middle of it somewhere was it payback by Messi on Carlos Casemiro ...
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of descent Of course gets Takes it as part of the game that he's caught heavily by Gareth Bale There was a time when we have the uh the five costliest players ever participating in the Clasico And of course Gareth Bale is at number three in that particular chart a bit of afters there and it's Carvajal who's the latest to go in the referee's little black book.
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The players are getting even more tired, the tackles and the challenges are even later.
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All right on cue, the referee draws the first half to a close, but it's not as we expected.
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Stars on Sunday, recommend us.
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Sharpest mind down there is Isco Now Marcelo Piquet Never out of the headlines in the Clasico But it's a negative headline for Jena and Piquet Something he never wanted to do And that is score for Real Madrid It's good decisive attack and play from Real Madrid both teams have had success we're getting players into positions around the byline of course no surprise to see Marcelo getting into that position, nice pass from Isco just times the pass well Isco takes it, the touch and places it into the pass for Marcelo he hits it across, that position in the 6 yard box with a bit of power the position to fill Those are the words of Zildine Zidane who said that Neymar was irreplaceable.
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Away goes Benzema.
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Bale points to where he'd like it.
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He's ahead of the action.
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It comes off Pique again.
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Not a good moment for the referee.
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There's Rakitic.
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Now Messi caresses the ball to Rakitic.
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Flying down the right-hand side is Vidal.
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Klaverhal steps over it.
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Chance for Delefeo.
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Oh, and it was one footstep away from Lionel Messi.
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Good reaction from Barcelona to going to goal behind.
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The pace, in terms of tempo in attack, with the first cross.
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Actually to try and find Messi and Delefeo again.
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Well, that's the moment he dreamed about all of his life, Shadar Delefeo, the Barcelona supporter.
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The full-back has been reluctant to do that tonight.
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Marcelo so much space bends him up draws Piquet, puts it across Carvajal how did that not go in?
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a remarkable clearance as Barcelona was so stretched all the people leading the charge it was Dani Carvajal oh look at that circus football from Marcelo he's frequently taken out of the firing light he's gonna rest his legs and Ronaldo will go into the center forwards position A warm welcome for Cristiano Ronaldo But is that fiery?
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That's music to his ears Worcester way, Suárez A necessary touch from Keila Navas It's unrealistic isn't it to expect Delefay to be the replacement for Neymar Real Madrid looking to tighten things up just with the one goal lead away from home.
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Toni Kroos.
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Ronaldo, fear in the hearts of Barcelona.
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Emergency action taken by Jalapique.
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Real Madrid's task is to keep Barcelona quiet.
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This is Suarez.
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Oh, for real.
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Almost replicated the own goal at the other end of the field.
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I thought he was in.
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Barcelona are going to have to invest to appease the supporters.
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Gareth Bales, cross!
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He knew exactly what picture he wanted to see on the front pages of the Sports Daily's tomorrow, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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It would have been typical, wouldn't it?
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And Titi.
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There's a sensor, Isco Ronaldo, brilliant ball, Marcelo joins in the party Becoming far more entertaining as the superstars legs are tiring Here's Cristiano Ronaldo's offside All the celebrations Cristiano Not a massive protest, but he's...
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He's not flying, he's not very...
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Messi!
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Messi knocks the head off around.
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And he's swam, he stands his ground.
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He's got a chance!
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Oh, Busquets!
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The goal was open.
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and he's wishing that the ground would open up.
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Keeper had slipped, nobody there to stop him and he squanders the opportunity to equalise.
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And that's it for Marcelo.
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It was a slight handball there by Rakitic, not seen by the referee.
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Messi, brilliant save, brilliant second save from Kehla Navas.
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Oh, that would have been a controversial moment.
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This is Luis Suarez looking for Lionel Messi.
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Messi tries to go through the legs.
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Luis Suarez is there.
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And the referee has a big decision to make as there's a collision between Kaelin Evers and Suarez.
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And the delegation of Real Madrid is falling on the deaf ears of Senor Bengoche.
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In years to come, then look to a man in the stand to make this decision.
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The referee has to go with his instincts and what his assistant, who's blinded on the far side, tells him.
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Lionel Messi, in the Clasico, extends his record of scoring in this magical fixture.
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Messi on the spot.
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1-1 All discipline has gone out of the game, absolutely entertaining.
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Here goes Lionel Messi.
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Real Madrid trying to chase Messi, teases the ball through.
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Suarez!
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And Denis Suarez was one stride away from putting Barcelona ahead what exciting stuff now isn't it seems to be finding energy he finds Suarez little step over Rakitic joins him brilliant tackle from Danny Cabrera yes his go as Cristiano Ronaldo still got the legs yes look at him fly moves inside Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo he's in good shape that's typical absolutely brilliant turning defense into attack Real Madrid in the blink of an eye you wonder whether Ronaldo still had the pace to get away from Gerard Piquet.
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He did.
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And he's just waiting.
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You know exactly what he's going to do.
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Takes the touch.
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Here we see Barcelona in the attack.
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Rakitic misses the chance to take on the shot.
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And immediately Real Madrid break.
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Ronaldo into his guard.
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Return pass.
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And from here, it's a clear sight.
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And goal for Ronaldo, is it?
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Cuts his side on his right foot.
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the power, the accuracy right into the top corner to Stegen at full length as you say, three days, four days training he certainly doesn't need any work on his finishing 30 minutes he was given tonight by Zidane 10 minutes longer than against Manchester United and it hasn't taken him long to get on the sheet still getting in shape for the season he's only had three practice sessions I think he's been following the scientists and the fitness gurus recommendations.
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A lot of hype about transfers in the summer.
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This is a game that needs no hype.
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It's Cristiano Ronaldo.
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He goes nose to turf.
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He's got a penalty.
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Oh no.
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He thought he had a penalty.
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Behind you Cristiano.
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he was booked for taking his shirt off and now he's been booked in the eyes of the referee for taking a dive and then we do see a quite significant push by Ronaldo on the referee it's been action packed hasn't it 60 minutes gone a bit of everything from Ronaldo well two yellow cards and a goal he thought he'd won the penalty he turned around and Titi certainly made a contact with him.
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Messi steps over.
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Suarez tries to go through Carvajal.
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Doggett defending by Vasquez.
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Vasquez has support from Asensio, but he's not quite the dynamic run of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Oh, but he gets the finish of Ronaldo!
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Well, last season a star was born in Asensio, and this young man is something special a Clasico goal for Marco Asensio only 21 years of age take a note of that name you're going to hear a lot of it in the next decade or so he's almost demanding now that Zidane includes him in the starting 11 he is that good 21 years of age getting better and better and at this moment in time he deserves to be up amongst the elite.
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And out by Carvajal, victory complete on the night for Real Madrid.
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But it all goes back to Bernabeu on Wednesday.
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A losing start to Valverde.
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Every time we leave, we be fucking on.

Context & Background

The discussed video dives into one of the most captivating soccer matches ever witnessed, featuring iconic players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The atmosphere in the stadium, known as Camp Nou, is electric, with fans buzzing and high stakes in play. This match is presented not merely as a friendly but as a chance for both teams to secure their first title of the season. Coaches and players are evaluated as they seek to establish a solid start for their respective teams. Understanding this context provides a rich backdrop for language learners who wish to engage with sports discussions in English.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "There is no such thing as a pre-season friendly anymore." - This emphasizes how serious pre-season matches have become.
  • "He warms the hands of Kaelin Aras." - A vivid way to describe a goalkeeper's save, useful in sports commentary.
  • "It’s taken Barcelona quite a while to impose themselves on the match." - A phrase that can be used to describe a team struggling to dominate.
  • "Decisive attack and play from Real Madrid." - Useful for describing pivotal moments in a game.
  • "That’s the moment he dreamed about all his life." - A phrase that conveys the emotional highs of sports.

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  1. Select Key Phrases: Start by choosing the phrases highlighted above as they are representative of common sports-related conversations.
  2. Listen Actively: Use a shadowing app to play the video multiple times. Focus on the intonation and pronunciation of each phrase as they are spoken by the commentators.
  3. Repeat and Imitate: As you listen, try to mimic the speakers. Aim for clarity and emotion in your voice, imitating their pacing and style as closely as possible. This engaging technique enhances your English speaking practice.
  4. Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your attempts. Listen back to identify areas for improvement, whether it’s word stress, rhythm, or emotional tone.
  5. Engage in IELTS Speaking Practice: Use the learned phrases in conversational practice with friends or online exchange partners, allowing you to apply new vocabulary in real-life scenarios.

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What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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