Gabe Lezra
Jan 28, 2011 May 30, 2012 416 1959
I'm a full-time armchair manager of Real Madrid, and a recent graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. I grew up watching Madrid play at the Bernabéu, and some of my earliest memories are of celebrating in or around the Cibeles after we won the 1995 Liga and the 1996 Champions.
I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, so I love the Packers, and the Badgers with all my heart; I lived in Boston for a year in 1996, so naturally I love the Yankees and the Knicks.
My life ambition is to be yelled at by Jorge Valdano during a press conference for asking him an uncomfortable question, and then being removed forcibly by security. (I did meet Valdano when I lived in Madrid, but never got to say anything questionable to him because I was too afraid of being kicked in the face. True story.)
I run SBN's Real Madrid CF blog Managing Madrid, and spend most of my free time fantasizing about Real Madrid's starting 11, tactics, and Mourinho's suits. I also am in charge of SBNation.com/soccer 's Spain section. Woo!
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Recent activity
Posted Euro 2012 Player Profiles: Fernando Llorente on SBNation.com - 05/30/12 1:30 PM EDT
Posted FC Barcelona Vs. Athletic Bilbao, 2012 Copa Del Rey Final Full Time: Blaugrana Win Copa 0-3 on SBNation.com - 05/25/12 6:02 PM EDT
Posted FC Barcelona Vs. Athletic Bilbao, 2012 Copa Del Rey Final Halftime: Blaugrana Dominating 0-3 on SBNation.com - 05/25/12 5:04 PM EDT
Posted FC Barcelona Vs. Athletic Bilbao, 2012 Copa Del Rey: Political Questions Loom As... on SBNation.com - 05/25/12 2:05 PM EDT
Posted FC Barcelona Vs. Athletic Bilbao, 2012 Copa Del Rey Final: The Art Of Saving A Season on SBNation.com - 05/25/12 1:30 PM EDT
Posted 10 years ago today, Real Madrid beat Bayern Leverkusen in the final of the UEFA Champions League,... on Managing Madrid - 05/15/12 6:15 PM EDT
Commented That side kept me going through the unpleasantness that was Real Madrid 2004-2007 on Eulogizing The Villarreal Of My Youth, Relegated In 2012 on SBNation.com - 05/15/12 1:07 AM EDT
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Commented NOOOOOOOO on Real Madrid Vs. Mallorca, Post Match Reaction: Los Blancos Celebrate 100 Points on Managing Madrid - 05/14/12 5:26 PM EDT
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Voted for Kaka. Time is up and another club is going to give a good offer. on Managing Madrid - 05/14/12 5:18 PM EDT
Posted Villarreal Relegated; Here's My Eulogy on Managing Madrid - 05/14/12 11:35 AM EDT
Posted Eulogizing The Villarreal Of My Youth, Relegated In 2012 on SBNation.com - 05/14/12 11:30 AM EDT
Voted for Özil on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 6:05 PM EDT
Commented Hey guys, on GameThread: Villarreal vs. Atlético Madrid #VILATM on Villarreal USA - 05/13/12 4:24 PM EDT
Posted La Liga 2012, Week 38: In Shock Twist, Villarreal, Sporting Fall To Segunda on SBNation.com - 05/13/12 4:18 PM EDT
Posted La Liga 2012, Week 38: Levante, Atletico Madrid Qualify For Europa League on SBNation.com - 05/13/12 4:05 PM EDT
Commented Absurdity: on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 3:48 PM EDT
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Commented Rayo scores!!!!!!!!! on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 3:48 PM EDT
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Commented Update on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 3:20 PM EDT
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Commented Mesut is a legend. Fantastic on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 3:18 PM EDT
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Commented Right now: on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 2:48 PM EDT
Commented That is pretty damn impressive on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 2:31 PM EDT
Commented Well, that's probably the 100 on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 2:25 PM EDT
Commented Benzemaaaaaaaaa on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 2:24 PM EDT
Commented Come on CR only 4 more !! on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 2:22 PM EDT
Commented Gooooooooooooal on La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 2:22 PM EDT
Commented AUPA VILLARREAL! on GameThread: Villarreal vs. Atlético Madrid #VILATM on Villarreal USA - 05/13/12 1:15 PM EDT
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Voted for Sporting on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 12:18 PM EDT
Posted La Liga Judgment Day Open Thread: 100 Points, Salvation Hang In The Balance on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 12:17 PM EDT
Posted Real Madrid Vs. Mallorca, La Liga 2012: 100 Points, History On The Line on Managing Madrid - 05/13/12 8:20 AM EDT
Posted La Liga 2012, Week 38 Preview And Fixtures: Judgement Day on SBNation.com - 05/11/12 2:35 PM EDT
Commented Interesting on Managing Madrid Podcast 225: Champions! on Managing Madrid - 05/09/12 5:36 PM EDT
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Commented Love the Guardian on Managing Madrid Podcast 225: Champions! on Managing Madrid - 05/09/12 4:45 PM EDT
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Posted Managing Madrid Podcast 225: Champions! on Managing Madrid - 05/09/12 12:51 PM EDT
Recommended we request Capital Punishment for the troller on Managing Madrid - 05/07/12 2:02 PM EDT
Commented Awwww on So yeah, there has been some trolling around here recently, and while I tend to allow some... on Managing Madrid - 05/07/12 2:02 PM EDT
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Commented For what it's worth, I thought about leading with this picture instead: on So yeah, there has been some trolling around here recently, and while I tend to allow some... on Managing Madrid - 05/07/12 1:11 PM EDT
Recommended Couldn't care less about Ronaldo winning the ballon d'or or not... on Managing Madrid - 05/07/12 1:04 PM EDT
Posted So yeah, there has been some trolling around here recently, and while I tend to allow some... on Managing Madrid - 05/07/12 1:02 PM EDT
Voted for Well, anything possible. on Managing Madrid - 05/06/12 4:24 PM EDT
Posted La Liga 2012, Week 37: Judgment Day Awaits Bottom, Top Of Table on SBNation.com - 05/06/12 9:43 AM EDT
Commented I feel like you're a bit misinformed, sir. on Through the Looking Glass on Managing Madrid - 05/05/12 6:18 PM EDT
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Voted for No on Managing Madrid - 05/05/12 6:16 PM EDT
Posted La Liga 2012, Week 37 Preview And Fixtures: Title Race Over, Focus Shifts To Other Battles on SBNation.com - 05/04/12 2:16 PM EDT
Recommended I'm not arrogant but I had this prepared earlier today off to the post match party, Saynora! on Managing Madrid - 05/03/12 5:37 AM EDT
Voted for Mesut Özil on Managing Madrid - 05/03/12 3:26 AM EDT
Commented This is awesome on Campeones, Campeones! Live from Madrid, Real Madrid Celebrations at Cibeles: Part 1 on Managing Madrid - 05/03/12 1:02 AM EDT
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Commented For what it's worth on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 6:08 PM EDT
Commented THIS on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:56 PM EDT
Commented Probably on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:56 PM EDT
Commented CAMPEONES CAMPEONES OÉ OÉ OEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:51 PM EDT
Commented WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:50 PM EDT
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Commented on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:49 PM EDT
Commented LET'S BLOW THIS THING AND GO HOME (I feel like I'm at the end of A New Hope) on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:39 PM EDT
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Commented Spaniards :-) on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:34 PM EDT
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Commented NO, MR MESSI, I EXPECT YOU TO DIE on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:10 PM EDT
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Commented Not yet, I don't think. on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:09 PM EDT
Commented WOOOOOOOOOOOOO on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 5:09 PM EDT
Commented AMEN on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:40 PM EDT
Commented AND we just hit the bar on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:38 PM EDT
Commented Did they just hit the bar? on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:37 PM EDT
Commented Though this match is making me happy for the Copa final on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:35 PM EDT
Commented That's cuz they're really good on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:34 PM EDT
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Commented Alright, let's settle down on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:33 PM EDT
Commented NO JINXES PLZ on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:24 PM EDT
Commented GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL MESUUUUUUUT on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:21 PM EDT
Commented GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:20 PM EDT
Commented Yeah, he's been good, I think on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:19 PM EDT
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Commented GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL HIGUAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!! on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:17 PM EDT
Commented GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:16 PM EDT
Commented Wow. on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:14 PM EDT
Commented AHHH SHAFT on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:12 PM EDT
Commented COME CRIS on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:12 PM EDT
Commented PENALTY on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:12 PM EDT
Commented True on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:08 PM EDT
Commented Coentrao on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:08 PM EDT
Commented Truth on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:08 PM EDT
Commented On replay that it on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:06 PM EDT
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Commented Dunno dudes on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:06 PM EDT
Commented Here we go y'all on Athletic Bilbao Vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2012 Match Thread: Slaying The Nemean Lion on Managing Madrid - 05/02/12 4:02 PM EDT
Posted Barcelona Vs. Malaga, 2012 La Liga: Blaugrana Ride Messi, Penalties To 4-1 Win on SBNation.com - 05/02/12 3:57 PM EDT
