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Málaga vs Real Madrid Preview
Do not count Malaga out just yet. They have a first leg deficit to overturn but the two goals they scored at the Santiago Bernabeu last week may mean a lot.
Malaga aren’t doing badly at La Rosaleda this season. That’s where they staged a late comeback to draw 2-2 against Getafe en route to the Spanish Copa del Rey’s Round of 16.But trace back Malaga’s home run in all competitions, and you’ll find an interesting fact. Manuel Pellegrini’s men haven’t lost any of their last five matches at La Rosaleda. Their most recent defeat at this venue dates from October 22; and it occurred in the hands of Jose Mourinho’s flying Blancos.
It was a thumping 4-0 defeat, which ended Malaga’s perfect home run. Prior to that, Los Boquerones enjoyed league wins against visitors Granada, Athletic Bilbao and Getafe.
Real Madrid vs Granada Report
Real Madrid managed a straightforward victory at home to Granada on Saturday night.
The home crowd could expect a flood of goals right from the start of the game as Jose Mourinho paired Higuain and Benzema in the starting XI.The latter didn’t lose much time to assume his duties. He broke the deadlock after 19 minutes to complete Özil and Ronaldo’s excellent team work on the offensive.
Granada equalized through Mikel Rico quickly after but Sergio Ramos put Real Madrid back in front inside the 34th minute. The Spaniard, who returned to action earlier than expected, sent the ball home with a bullet header.
Real Madrid vs Málaga Report
Real Madrid redefined team work and character last night in their comeback victory over Malaga.
Jose Mourinho picked up a strong starting XI as Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain led the forward line with the assistance of Kaka and Callejon. Lass and Xabi Alonso combined in the defensive midfield area as Real Madrid’s back four missed the services of Sergio Ramos. For Malaga, former Merengues Ruud van Nistelrooy started.
The first goal in 2012 at the Santiago Bernabeu went the visitors’ way. Sergio Sanchez was too strong to beat in the air and his header from a corner ended up crossing the line.
Real Madrid vs Málaga Preview
Top tier football in Spain will kick-off with Copa del Rey fixtures. At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid will be fired up to open the year 2012 with victory over Malaga.
The Merengues can look at the first part of the 2011/12 campaign with satisfaction. Their 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in La Liga stands out as the only major disappointment as the overall analysis looks rather positive. Real Madrid managed to end 2011 as leaders by 3 points over second-placed Barcelona in the Spanish Primera Division. In the Copa del Rey’s Round of 32, they successfully overcame Ponferradina’s underdog threat with a 7-1 aggregate win. What result will Los Blancos achieve in the Last 16?
Venezuela vs Bolivia Preview
Venezuela will aim to continue their impressive winning streak against Bolivia when playing on home turf.
Venezuela are expected to grab all three points when they tussle with Bolivia in Round 4 of the South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers at the Pueblo Nuevo stadium in San Cristobal on Tuesday.The Venezuelans, who obtained a valuable 1-1 draw with Colombia in Barranquilla on Friday, take on a Bolivia side that also picked up a 1-1 draw, however, against South American giants Argentina at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
Cesar Farias, the coach of Venezuela, is expected to make a couple of changes to confront the clash with Bolivia. According to reports he will provide Juan Guerra and Luis Manuel Seijas with starts. After the result with Colombia, Seijas declared that if Venezuela don't claim the three points against Bolivia, the point in Barranquilla "won't be worth anything."
Argentina vs Bolivia Preview
Lionel Messi will hope to fire on all cylinders when Argentina entertain Bolivia in Buenos Aires on Friday.
Argentina have everything in their favour to pick up the three points when they entertain Bolivia in Round 3 of the 2014 South American World Cup qualifiers at the Monumental stadium of Buenos Aires on Friday. Led by Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, los Albicelestes will expect nothing less than a comprehensive victory against the winless Bolivians.Since Alejandro Sabella was hired as Argentina coach in August, Argentina have accumulated mixed results. After thrashing Chile 4-1 in their World Cup qualifying opener, they lost 1-0 against Venezuela the week after. It was Argentina's first ever defeat to the Venezuelans, and it mounted heavy pressure on Sabella and his squad.
Argentina know that anything less than the three points against Bolivia would be unacceptable, especially after having been held to an unexpected draw by Bolivia in the inaugurating match of the 2011 Copa America, which they hosted. On that occasion they were under the orders of then-coach Sergio Batista.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Report
An early goal by Gonzalo Higuain was enough to give Real Madrid a win over hosts Real Sociedad.
Cristiano Ronaldo produced a number of great efforts in the match but the stage was set for Higuain to clinch his 10th goal of the season at the benefit of his entire team. Following Barcelona’s emphatic defeat of Real Mallorca, Real Madrid were expected to pursue their high scoring form.Although this didn’t happen, Los Blancos still bagged maximum points. They controlled the game throughout and enjoyed as much as 68 per cent of the ball.
Unless Levante grab their 8th La Liga win on Sunday against Osasuna, Real Madrid will remain on top of the standings. The Spanish giants currently have 25 points and a (+26) goal difference.
Málaga vs Real Madrid Report
Real Madrid remain unstoppable for the time being. They’ve just beaten Malaga 4-0.
The first important move occurred as early as inside the second minute of the game. It had Cristiano Ronaldo cutting inside the box after driving down the left wing. The Portuguese superstar then went down but referee Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz waved play on. Sixty seconds later, Malaga also had a penalty shout denied as Joaquin fell under a challenge of Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira. In both circumstances, the match official certainly got his decision right.
The hosts seemed to manage the game well by getting possession of the ball in midfield. However, their tactics didn’t serve them for long.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Report
The international break didn’t have any negative impact on the fitness of Mourinho’s top assets. Ronaldo, Higuain and Kaka combined to inspire Los Blancos to victory against Real Betis.
Throughout the first quarter of the match, Real Betis approached Real Madrid as if they were not playing at the Santiago Bernabeu. The visitors didn’t seem intimidated by Los Blancos’ home crowd. Unfortunately, however, they lost Vadillo through injury. The forward had to leave the field on a stretcher in the 18th minute. This blow was meant to help Real Madrid.
But Kaka produced a rather ineffective performance during the first half, leaving the public to wish for the introduction of Sami Khedira. Just a few minutes before Higuain’s opener for Real Madrid, Kaka squandered a huge opportunity.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Preview
With the Lyon clash in the Champions League only a few days away, will Real Madrid be focused enough during their La Liga fixture against Real Betis?
Madrid rocketed to the third position in La Liga before the international break thanks to a well-deserved triumph over Espanyol. It represented their third victory on the trot in all competitions and their fourth win in a total of 6 matches in the Spanish Primera Division. Ahead of Matchday 7, Real Madrid stand as the second highest scoring team with 20 goals behind league leaders Barcelona. They also boast of having one of the best defenses thus far having conceded 5 goals only.
Real Betis, meanwhile, have a 9-7 record in terms of goals scored and goals conceded. The Sevilla-based outfit kicked off so well in La Liga, picking up 4 consecutive wins.
Venezuela vs Argentina Report
Argentina were brought back to reality after suffering their first ever defeat to Venezuela.
South American heavyweights Argentina suffered a painful 1-0 defeat to Venezuela in the second round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Puerto La Cruz on Tuesday. Los Albicelestes returned to their old ways, not playing even close to the way they did against Chile four days ago, when they won 4-1.For Venezuela, it was a historic achievement because it was the first time that they had beaten Argentina in an official match, with the Argentines having won all eighteen encounters between the sides up until now.
The only goal of the match was scored by Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta in the 62nd minute. Venezuela, who are the only country from South America to have never qualified for a World Cup, were well worth their win.
Venezuela vs Argentina Preview
Gonzalo Higuain and Lionel Messi will hope to continue to fire on all cylinders when Argentina meet Venezuela in Puerto La Cruz on Tuesday.
Argentina, with all of their attacking firepower and led by Lionel Messi, visit Venezuela in Puerto La Cruz for the second round of the World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2014.After thrashing Chile 4-1 in the inaugural phase of the qualifiers in Buenos Aires on Friday, courtesy of a Gonzalo Higuain hat-trick and another goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina will try to continue with their good run against Venezuela, who come from a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Ecuador in Quito.
Argentina vs Chile Report
Gonzalo Higuain converted a superb hat-trick to lift Argentina to a big win over Chile in their World Cup qualifying debut.
Gonzalo Higuain fired a superb hat-trick and Lionel Messi also got on the score-sheet as Argentina claimed an emphatic 4-1 victory over Chile at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday. Alejandro Sabella, who was making his official debut as the coach of Argentina, couldn't have imagined a better start, as his troops completely destroyed a Chile side that appeared very strong on paper.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Report
A spirited performance from Cristiano Ronaldo and a hat-trick from Gonzalo Higuain drew the big difference between Real Madrid and hosts Espanyol on Sunday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo was on fire in attack. Even though team mate Gonzalo Higuain stole the headlines with his first hat-trick of the season, Ronaldo’s performance couldn’t be overlooked. The Portuguese, who was involved in several offensive moves, provided the assist for Higuain’s opener. At some point in the game, Real Madrid also had a clear penalty appeal turned down; Ronaldo’s chip in the box hit the arm of an Espanyol defender but the referee waved play on.
At the other end of the field, Iker Casillas also got tested by Sergio Garcia. But the Spanish goalkeeper produced a great save to keep his line clean ahead of the half-time whistle. Higuain doubled his tally inside the 66th minute.
Supercopa de España vs Barcelona not in Real Madrid’s minds yet—Gonzalo Higuain
The two-legged Spanish Super Cup tie between Real Madrid and Barcelona is pretty much around the corner but Gonzalo Higuain claims that Los Blancos aren’t thinking about this tie yet.
Real Madrid’s pre-season football is not over yet. The 2011 Copa del Rey champions and La Liga runners-up are currently in Tianjin, China for the next club friendly. Earlier this week, Los Blancos played Guangzhou in a 7-1 victory that put Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel di Maria, Jose Maria Callejon and Karim Benzema on the scoring sheet. Real Madrid are expected to continue their adventure in Asia with another great result this weekend against Tianjin Teda.
In the meantime, 2011 Supercopa de España rivals Barcelona are racing against time to re-build their strength after a long year. The Catalans have not impressed the public so far with their 2-1 and 4-1 defeats to Manchester United and Chivas respectively.
2011 Copa America: Can Gonzalo Higuain Lead Argentina Towards The Quarter-Finals?
Two consecutive draws have left Argentina at the verge of first-round elimination.
Fred saved Brazil against Paraguay, Sergio Aguero did the same for Argentina in the opening game, but none of the South American powerhouses have yet been able to celebrate their first Copa America victory.Costa Rica, on the other hand, redeemed themselves after a disappointing debut by defeating Bolivia 2-0, thanks to Joel Campbell's superb form. He sets Costa Rica's pace and rhythm, and the Argentinian defenders should keep him under a close watch.
It's undeniable Sergio Batista must introduce several modifications in his scheme to make the best out of his squad.
I believe Sergio Aguero earned his place in the starting eleven and could give both the aggressiveness and playing style Batista looked for in Carlos Tevez and Ezequiel Lavezzi.
Ricardo La Volpe is likely to adopt a defensive scheme for this third clash, relying on the counter-attack to harm Argentina when they're most vulnerable. Costa Rica's coach introduces Francisco Calvo in the starting eleven, an amateur defensive midfielder who will be in charge of stopping Messi from building the attack.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Highlights And Stats Of Last 5 Clasicos In Madrid
The highly-anticipated Real Madrid vs Barcelona clash in La Liga is getting closer and closer, and in this article, Live Soccer TV brings you video highlights of the last 5 Clasicos at the Bernabeu Stadium.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico Head-To-Head & Stats In La Liga – Brief Look
Before entering directly into the subject and reliving what can be referred to as “glorious” or “dramatic” Clasico moments, it is important to look back at the entire run of both clubs in their rivalry contest and assess their weight through historical facts. Since the creation of the Spanish Primera Division, Real Madrid and Barcelona have met on 161 occasions. Despite the recent 100% record established by Pep Guardiola for the Catalans against Los Blancos, the Castellans still hold the overall advantage with 5 victories more than their archrivals.
Both sides have drawn a total of 30 times, while 68 games ended at the delight of Real. Jose Mourinho’s current side can also boast of being the most efficient and attacking side in El Clasico’s league history, having netted 262 goals in all—11 more than Barca.
Real Madrid vs Tottenham: Madrid’s Long-Awaited Gift And Men To Watch
Having not played in the Champions League’s quarterfinals since the 2003/04 season, Los Blancos will need to make the most of the Real Madrid vs Tottenham first-leg clash on Tuesday evening.
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid’s Long Journey In The ‘Wasteland’
Several years have passed since the Spanish powerhouse last had to play for the Champions League’s quarterfinals. Probably, questions related to this bizarre fact lie over the mystery of how they kept crushing out of the competition repeatedly at the same stage. Below, we take a brief look at all the campaigns of Los Merengues in Europe, from September 2003 to their disqualification last season.
UEFA Champions League 2003/04 season: Crushed in the quarterfinals
Seven seasons ago, Real Madrid began their European campaign in Group F; a group containing the likes of FC Porto, Marseille, and Partizan. The Spanish giants convincingly topped their group with 14 points after six games played—three points ahead of the Portuguese giants. Los Blancos then faced Bayern Munich in the ensuing stage of the competition, only to crush the Germans 2-1 on aggregate. Their run however came to an end in the quarterfinals, subsequent to a defeat on away goals to French side AS Monaco. Mysteriously, it was their last year in the Last 8.
Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon: Mourinho Sets Gijon Test Above Tottenham Challenge
Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Marcelo will all miss the Real Madrid vs Sporting Gijon match, but Jose Mourinho will still play his cards in a game that is ‘more decisive than the Tottenham match’.
Real Madrid are presently in a delicate situation, as their chances of winning La Liga title are on the line. A good display today and afterward could reward them with the final price, while lack of efficiency and tactical management could condemn them to another disappointing league season. Probably, momentum could be lost, and it is through awareness of the negative outcomes that could well take over that Coach Mourinho has declared this game as a highly crucial one, compared to Los Blancos’ next challenge at European level in midweek."Saturday's match against Sporting (Gijon) is more decisive than next week's against Tottenham (Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League), because the latter is decided over two legs,” he was quoted saying by RealMadrid.com on Friday. “If we don't win the first (against Spurs), we still have a chance in the second.”
Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuain To Undergo Surgery In The USA On Tuesday
Real Madrid’s injured striker Gonzalo Higuain is set to undergo surgery in the USA. The Argentine forward could miss two to three months of action following his upcoming operation.
At first, Gonzalo Higuain’s back injury was reported to be severe enough to end the player’s season. But other info from Spain emerging on Wednesday claimed that Real Madrid's declaration was an exaggeration of the case as the goal poacher might miss “only” 8 weeks of action.Finally, Real Madrid’s official website reported on Thursday that Higuain’s back operation will take place on Tuesday next week at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. The man behind the knife will be Richard G. Fessler, MD – an internationally well-known professor of neurological surgery.
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