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Racing Santander vs Valencia Preview
Los Che are yet to record a league win in 2012. After ending 2011 with a comprehensive 2-0 defeat of Malaga, they opened this year with a 2-2 draw away to Villarreal. This is a game they could have won but a bad start to it saw them conceded 2 goals during the first 20 minutes. It took a late strike from Aduriz to snatch a point for the visitors.
Valencia then hosted Real Sociedad with the task of bouncing back from their draw against the Yellow Submarines. Unfortunately for Los Che, Sociedad’s underdog spirit was too strong to overcome. Despite gathering as much as 61% of ball possession, Valencia lost 1-0 at the end of the day only to lift some pressure off the shoulders of second-placed Barcelona.
Barcelona vs Racing Santander Report
Barcelona were never going to miss the opportunity of claiming victory on Saturday night. Lionel Messi stole the show and he affirmed his authority in the game quickly.
The Argentine scored one goal in each half while Xavi netted a 28th minute strike to round up Barca’s 3-0 win over Racing.
Barcelona vs Racing Santander Preview
Barcelona currently share the pole position with surprise package Levante - both having 14 points. The Catalans have the edge on goal difference, due to the fact that they have scored 23 goals and conceded only 4, thus far.Racing Santander are in a totally different condition, having to fight to get out of the relegation zone. With only 4 points in 6 games, 2 losses and 4 draws, they can only hope to start and preserve what would be a useful winning streak.
Against Barcelona however, a strong line-up is very often a requirement. But all is not looking good for Santander. They will be entering the Camp Nou without the likes of loanee Lautaro Acosta and defender Osmar. The two players are reportedly victims of knee injuries.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid Report
Despite enjoying almost 70 per cent of ball possession, Real Madrid never found the keys to unlock Racing Santander’s gates. Even 5 minutes of added time didn’t help the under pressure visitors. Jose Mourinho chose to replace yellow carded Lassana Diarra for Kaka with 15 minutes of normal time remaining whereas Ronaldo finished the game. Higuain and Di Maria had also left the bench to join the action on the pitch before Kaka’s introduction.
But the hosts remained safe in what was a rather uninspiring match. What a big blow for the Spanish giants who were already taught a lesson away to Levante! Their 0-0 draw means that Madrid have lost 5 points from 2 matches.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid Preview
Jose Mourinho will have 21 men available for this task. Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to start after appearing as a second half substitute in last weekend’s defeat to Levante. Sami Khedira, meanwhile, has been ruled through suspension. Commenting on team news, Jose Mourinho stated at a press conference on Tuesday:“We will miss three players, which means we'll have to use men who weren't starters in our previous match, but that's not a problem.
“We've always said our 21 players are ready. It can't always be the same ones. They will all get a chance and it's important they make good use of it.”
Cristiano Ronaldo Feared Seriously Injured As Real Madrid’s Battles Aren’t Over
Right after netting his hat-trick, Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t play the remainder of the match and thus asked to come off – leaving Los Blancos down to 10 men on the pitch as Coach Jose Mourinho had used all his substitutes. Talking to The Canadian Press, the Real Madrid manager expressed his worry at the issue as he stated:“I don't know. It seems like a serious injury.
“That's the negative note from the game. The worse thing is that Ronaldo doesn't just do small things [for Real Madrid during games].”
Cristiano Ronaldo is indeed the Spanish giants’ most influential player. He is Real Madrid’s top scorer – not only in La Liga, but in both the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League.
Mourinho’s Real Madrid Stronger As La Liga Continues With Racing Santander Match
Cristiano Ronaldo: Harmony Is Back At Real Madrid With Mourinho!
Los Blancos worked hard to achieve 97 points in La Liga last season, and it was rather surprising to see them still fail to land the title as rivals Barcelona earned 2 points more to claim it. In the Champions League, bad luck saw them crash out of the competition in the Round of 16 for the 6th year in a row. Meanwhile, Alcorcon made fun of Florentino Perez’s millionaires by ousting them from the Copa del Rey in the very early stages with a 4-1 aggregate win.
It’s obvious for many to look at Real Madrid’s 2009/2010 season as a fiasco, based on the astronomical sums of money which were splashed during the 2009 transfer window for the signature of superstars such as Kaka and Ronaldo. However, Florentino Perez and confident Real Madrid fans may love to explain that the club was actually investing for the future and not for an immediate miracle since we do know that “a team doesn’t get built overnight”.
Where Is The Career Of Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema Heading Under Mourinho?
Will Jose Mourinho’s guidance help Benzema to open up and shine at Real Madrid? According to the player himself, he has put his trust and belief in Manuel Pellegrini’s successor as things start to look bright at the Bernabeu. In an interview during Intereconomica TV’s Punto Pelota, the French international talked about his career in the Spanish capital.“I’m working hard to earn more playing time. Once I play, people will see what I’m capable of. I’m sure I’ll succeed with Real Madrid. I don’t have a single doubt about that,” Karim Benzema stated.
The player has been subject to exit rumors following his failure to settle at Real Madrid since his arrival in 2009.
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi: Liverpool, Let Mascherano Go!
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has come to Javier Mascherano’s defense. The Liverpool defender has publicly proved his desire to quit Anfield for the Camp Nou. Now his Albiceleste team mate has told the Reds that Mascherano’s transfer issue has finally hit family matters as things become more serious towards the end of the 2010 summer transfer window. Talking to the Daily Express, Lionel Messi boldly stated:
“Javier Mascherano will not play for the club [Liverpool] anymore and you can mark my words. I think that Liverpool’s coach has realized that.
“Javier Mascherano’s family members are not happy and the pressure created makes the player feel depressed. Liverpool must act in a human way and let him go.”
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid – La Liga Match Preview
This weekend’s clash away to the Verdiblancos will reveal a lot ahead of El Clasico and Real Madrid will hope that Sunday’s host won’t cause them troubles.
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It will effectively be a huge upset should Racing Santander end Real Madrid’s perfect run in La Liga since January 24th, 2010.
Ironically, they weren’t far away to holding Los Blancos to a draw at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first part of the season.
They lost only 1-0, but does it mean that they can stun their opponents this weekend?
Barcelona vs Racing Santander - La Liga Match Preview
Barcelona – Recovery and preparation
Barcelona suffered their first league defeat at the Estadio Vicente Calderon last weekend; thus, their 5-point lead at the top ahead of rivals Real Madrid was reduced to only 2 points. A win at home against Racing Santander might not restore or widen the gap between them and Los Blancos, but at least, it will prevent Real from getting any closer to them.
This game will be of high importance for the Barca players – who will be travelling to Stuttgart in mid-week to face the German giants in the UEFA Champions League. The outcome of this league encounter against Santander will definitely have an impact on the Blaugrana next Tuesday, as the Catalans look to avoid any injuries, or suspensions.
Real Madrid v Racing Santander Spanish Primera La Liga Match Preview
But in Spain, a country that has already secured its passage for South Africa 2010, the focus will solely be on the return of the exciting Spanish Primera La Liga.
In the capital on Saturday evening, all eyes will turn to the action that will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid host Racing Santander.
The much-anticipated return of the formerly-injured Cristiano Ronaldo and the awkward condition in which Racing Santander find themselves are two things that promise to give another tone to this upcoming interesting encounter…
Today, Live Soccer TV’s Angela Asante statistically assesses both teams ahead of Saturday, November 21st.