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Real Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
Once again, the Santiago Bernabeu will be set to flames. It’s the first leg of the Copa del Rey’s Real Madrid-Barcelona tie on Wednesday, January 18. You just can’t miss it!
Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance in the latest Clasico was so appalling that many fans and pundits, non-Madridistas and Madridistas alike, suggested that the player gets benched in the next Barcelona meeting. However, this is very like not to happen. What every Real Madrid supporter can now hope is for Ronaldo to live up to expectations at the Bernabeu.With the absence of the injured Sami Khedira, Jose Mourinho could use Pepe in midfield to mark the untouchable three-time world player of the year, Lionel Messi. This tactic actually worked in the first leg of last season’s Champions League semifinal tie. It only collapsed when the referee dismissed the Portuguese defender for a challenge he never committed on Dani Alves.
Sporting Gijón vs Real Madrid Report
Real Madrid successfully passed their tricky test away to Sporting Gijon tonight. Angel Di Maria, Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo provided the goals.
Real Madrid started slowly at the dislike of the home crowd. Cristiano Ronaldo, however, found his foot early in the game despite receiving a knock in the initial stages. The Portuguese winger eventually inspired Los Blancos’ attacks down the flanks with the help of Marcelo and Di Maria. It’s no wonder if these three players ended up settling the score line.
The referee experienced a busy night, especially in the first half, as Eguren, Callejon, David Barral, Trejo and Mate Bilic all entered into the book.
Two minutes after the half-hour mark, Higuain banged in a fierce shot which got ruled out for offside.
Argentina suffer Di Maria blow ahead of Bolivia and Colombia qualifiers
Argentina will be without Angel di Maria for this month’s 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Colombia.
The Real Madrid winger has ruled himself out from Sabella’s roster due to injury. Di Maria featured in Madrid’s 7-1 beating of Osasuna at the weekend. He produced 3 assists but also picked up a knock. Di Maria eventually had to be substituted early in the second half of the game.During the post-match interview, Jose Mourinho spoke about the Argentine’s injury. He was quoted as saying:
“He has a hamstring injury. We will have to wait for results of further tests, but I have enough experience to realize that he will be unavailable for some time.”
Real Madrid looking strong enough to clinch Champions League glory this season
Don't be astonished if Real Madrid win the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League season after coming so close last season and showing great progress now.
Real Madrid are on fire in Europe. The Spanish giants are impressively improving on each match-day at the delight of Madridistas. In their first encounter, Los Blancos found it hard to break the aggressive players of Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia. But a lone strike from Angel di Maria set Real Madrid on a winning debut. Next, they defeated Ajax 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu before trouncing Olympique Lyon 4-0 on Tuesday night. Satisfied by the outcome of the match, coach Jose Mourinho declared during the post-match press conference:
“I enjoyed watching my team tonight. Except for a ten-minute period where we relaxed, which is normal, we controlled the match throughout. We put Lyon under a lot of pressure and did not let them off easily, even when we knew the game was won.”
Copa America 2011: Angel di Maria Profile – Player To Watch
Next, Live Soccer TV looks at Real Madrid’s Angel di Maria, another Argentinian player who could dazzle in the Copa America 2011 tournament.
A Starlet With A Promising Future
The 23-year-old winger seems to be on his way to great fame, due to his massive efforts and remarkable progress at club level. Since his entry in Real, di Maria has not missed the spotlight, as not only has he been effective, but also has he shown great character.
It is his exertion that actually makes him the dangerous player he is, and knowing how well he can cope with different styles of play, he simply appears as an audacious fighter for any other team challenging Argentina in the Copa America.