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La Liga Relegation Battle: Who Joins Almeria And Hercules In The Second Division?
Meet the 6 Teams That Could Wave Goodbye To La Liga On Saturday
Real Mallorca—In 13th Position
They went a big step behind in their mission to avoid relegation as they lost 3-1 last weekend to Almeria. Almeria, remember, have only pride to play for just as Hercules. Real Mallorca are now in a tight situation with 44 points like Real Sociedad and Osasuna. On Saturday, they have a tough game against Atletico Madrid.
This fixture actually has so much at stake with Atletico aiming for an UEFA Europa League spot. Ahead of match-day 38, Real Madrid’s local rivals count 55 points like Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao who occupy the fifth and sixth spot respectively. Interestingly, a point could be good enough for both Mallorca and Atletico to achieve their respective targets.
Deportivo vs Real Madrid: Mourinho Confident Despite The Riazor Factor
Before their 3-1 triumph away to Deportivo last year, Real Madrid had not clinched victory at the Riazor for more than 18 years. This jinx was finally broken in fashion under ex-manager Manuel Pellegrini with Granero and Benzema carrying Madrid on their shoulders in the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo. This season, Deportivo La Coruna have proven to be stubborn at the Riazor where they’ve suffered only 2 defeats – against Almeria and Barcelona. Among the big results that they’ve achieved on home soil in La Liga this term, Deportivo defeated Espanyol and Villarreal 3-0 and 1-0 respectively. They also recorded a thrilling 3-3 draw against Sevilla at the Riazor.
Cristiano Ronaldo & Co Meet Shimon Peres Ahead Of Deportivo vs Real Madrid
Shimon Peres has good links with Florentino Perez’s Real Madrid. Last season, the Israeli president’s Peres Centre For Peace organized a match between Los Blancos and an Israelo-Palestian team at the Ramat Gan stadium. On Thursday this week, Shimon Peres enjoyed a friendly encounter with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the team as he stopped by Valdebebas during his trip to the Spanish capital. The president, who was also offered a Real Madrid jersey by skipper Iker Casillas, had positive comments to share with the Spanish giants. In a statement recorded by the club’s official website, Shimon Peres declared:
Arsenal Transfer Rumours: Fabregas Is Joining Barcelona This Summer!
More info about this latest transfer news claims that Cesc Fabregas will wear the number 4 jersey. His contract is said to be a 5-year deal which should see him remain at Barcelona until June 2016. That said, Real Madrid’s reported attempt to hijack the Catalans’ bid to sign the Arsenal captain might have well collapsed.However, despite having concluded a deal with the Spaniard, Barcelona could face difficulties to complete Cesc Fabregas’ transfer. It is understood that Arsenal could play the tough game in trying to keep their ace at the Emirates Stadium. According to El Mundo Deportivo, though, a transfer fee of €50M could prove enough for Barcelona to finally get Cesc Fabregas whom they’ve been targeting for several years now.
Real Madrid’s Worried Arbeloa Wants A Goal Feast Against Deportivo
Alvaro Arbeloa hopes for a change against Deportivo on Sunday. The defender, who spent six months with Deportivo La Coruna previously in his career, is preparing to help Real Madrid maintain their 100% record at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos are poised to come out on top of their opponents, but the home crowd would love to see them doing so in style.
Fans of the Spanish giants haven’t wasted time to voice out their discontent at Real Madrid’s performances and results. Although they currently remain unbeaten, they’ve already lost four precious points following goalless draws away to Real Mallorca and Levante. The goal scoring factor has become an issue at Real Madrid, and Alvaro Arbeloa didn’t hide his anxiety as he spoke to the club’s official website:
Barcelona vs Deportivo La Coruña – La Liga Match Preview
Barcelona – Returns and Absences
Barcelona won 2-0 away to Los Blancos on Saturday night following goals from Lionel Messi and Pedro, and fortunately for them, these two aces are eligible for this evening’s game. The major problem for the Catalans now is the ruling-out of midfielder Andres Iniesta.
The Spaniard has again been diagnosed with an injury which could – this time – keep him in the doctors’ room for up to a month. More precisely, Iniesta suffered a hamstring injury just after having recovered from a 2-week injury which he had obtained earlier on.
"He is sad and down,” said Manager Pep Guardiola on Andres Iniesta. “We want him back as soon as possible, and let us hope we can take him to the final (of the Champions League) at the Bernabeu.
Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid – La Liga Match Preview
No Ronaldo but the mission must still be done.
During the whole of the week, Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card issue captured the attention of the media more than Real Madrid’s preparations ahead of the second part of the Spanish Primera Liga.
Sources from the Spanish giants also shared their opinions to the public; it was avowed that the club, who support him, will certainly miss him.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two matches after breaking the nose of Malaga’s defender Mtiliga in what has been seen as an accidental elbow incident.
Real Madrid, however, will have to get over the absence of their star player when they face Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.
Deportivo La Coruña vs FC Barcelona – La Liga Match Preview
5 points clear at the top
3 points at the Camp Nou last Sunday in the big clash against Real Madrid allowed Pep Guardiola’s boys to find themselves back at the top of the table with 2 points ahead of Los Blancos.
The Catalans were then aiming to extend the gap to 5 points when they visited Xerez on Tuesday evening, and indeed, despite the lack of pace and organization they showed against the bottom side, they managed to obtain a 2-0 win which helped them reached their target.
Real Madrid v Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Match Preview
Throughout last season, Los Blancos had to endure hard and humiliating moments in the shadow of Barcelona. Their dream of retaining their league title especially sank after they were thrashed 6-2 in the second leg of the El Clasico.
This result did nothing but emphasized Real Madrid’s miserable state. The Spanish giants understood that it was time for the club to switch tracks and restore its pride.
The departure of Ramon Calderon gave way to the famous Florentino Perez who quickly executed his plans.
The former Real Madrid president utilized this summer’s transfer market to reshape the importance of Los Blancos as a great club.