i have mix feeling for this movie . i truly like the original goal mainly because i be a huge soccer fan . not that the sequel be a bad movie but in my opinion and it lack of reality moment . let me explain myself . sure and the movie be very well do because it have good acting and an interesting romantic plot and and try to display the ups and down of be a famous soccer player . the transfer negotiation and training be also a nice addition to help understand how it work . also and it be great to see real madrid start in small cameo . so and goal 2 succeed because it a blockbuster movie and probably a favorite among young audience . the event of the movie be truly over the top but it work . i really hope that santiago half brother plot will be important in the next goal . on the other side and i expect more interaction with real player . also i expect more seriousness on the uefa champion league sub plot . i mean and it the most important soccer event in the world after the fifa world cup . the director and producer make it look like just another tournament . but on the bright side and i like that some real match be display with the occasional cgi help . also and it isn not that easy to score in these kind of game . but oh well and i understand it only a movie positive . and a good one . watch zidane ( the last soccer genius ) and ronald wear the real madrid outfit be great and powerful . the direction and visuals be spectacular . the soccer match look great with the aid of cgi and brilliant cinematography . i expect more soccer relate scene though . kuno becker delivers a good performance again . i be glad for him . alessandro nivola steal the show a gavin harris and overrated soccer superstar . anna friel look mature but sexy a hell and deliver a good performance ( love her accent ) . stephen dillane also deliver a fine performance a santiago former assistant . rutger hauer also deliver a good performance while he always the man . so give it a chance for goal 2 if you be a huge soccer fan . otherwise and you might enjoy it for it dramatic plot and romantic situation . hopefully and in goal 3 we will get to see santiago lead mèxico to win the fifa world cup . that could only happen in a movie negative .