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Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon: A Crucial Moment For Los Blancos

Isaac Asante, April 1 2011,
With La Liga’s strike plan cancelled, the Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon match is scheduled to take place on April 2. Yet, other than the excitement ahead of the game, much work is awaiting Los Blancos.
Karim Benzema might miss the Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon match in La Liga this weekend.
Karim Benzema might miss the Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon match in La Liga this weekend.
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There were sensations that games in La Liga would be pushed back by a week after the LFP decided to suspend Day 30 following a TV dispute between them and the government. The association’s postponement threats were however decimated yesterday when a Madrid court ordered the league to continue with its normal agenda—due to a valid complaint presented by six clubs of the Primera Division.

The speculations are now over, and the focus has drifted on the efforts that each of the two leading giants in La Liga need to make in search of the league title this season. Real Madrid currently lie in second position with 73 points, but they are not too far away from defending champions FC Barcelona—who are 5 points above. Only 27 possible points can be caught by both teams in the remainder of the Spanish League, and the nine upcoming match-days promise to be full of suspense.

Having their mark left in all competitions thus far, Real have good reasons to look forward to the clinching of a treble. A lot of energy and thinking are required to snatch such a rare attainment, but nobody knows how much a combination of big names and drudgery could produce before the summer of 2011.

General Manager Jorge Valdano recently conveyed the strong belief he had in the club, and speaking as a guest on Spanish radio program El Larguero, he said: “It is happy times for Real Madrid. We have reached April with an opportunity to win every competition.”

Indeed, after two fruitless seasons, it is about time Los Blancos wake up from their sleep and hear the cries of their devastated supporters. In view of the Castellans’ recent form, which has been satisfying enough to get good results, things seem to be hitherto quite under the control of former Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho.

There could be slight complications in front though on Saturday in the Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon encounter, as striker Karim Benzema has very low chances of being seen on the pitch. The ex-Lyon forward suffered a tight strain in France’s goalless friendly draw with Croatia, and he is likely to miss Real’s match against Tottenham Hotspur on April 5 in the UEFA Champions League’s quarterfinals.

The Copa del Rey finalists therefore need to adjust their strategies, just to maintain their breath while they prepare to undergo tedious weeks in the month of April. Los Merengues face archrivals Barcelona twice in a space less than 7 days: a fact that could obviously bring discomfort and fear. Concentrating on what is just next in this crucial moment is surely the wise thing to do, and for now, the focal point is nothing but the Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon match in La Liga.

Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijón

Date: Saturday, 2 Apr 2011
Time: 12:00 ( US/Eastern )
Competition: Spain La Liga
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)

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