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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.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid Preview
Real Madrid will have the chance to put their La Liga campaign back on track when they’ll play away to Racing Santander on Wednesday.
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.”
Austria vs Germany: DFB Eleven Hit With Injuries Ahead Of Euro 2012 Qualifier
Group A leaders Germany will be coming up against Austria in their sixth challenge of the Euro 2012 Qualifiers; however, Coach Joachim Loew might not be able to field in the best of sides.
Toni Kroos is presently aiming for a place in the line-up ahead of the encounter in which he is set to partner with Sami Khedira in the midfield. The Real Madrid player was put out of action in April after he tore a thigh muscle, but Khedira recently insisted that he was fit enough to perform for his country on Friday.Assistant manager Hansi Flick expressed confidence over the talisman’s presence, stating that his health had improved fast enough for him to make his return. With Simon Rolfes available to replace Khedira in case of any late obstacle, Loew can thus look at other areas of his squad, which has lost some of its power through the absence of star striker Miroslav Klose and defender Per Mertesacker.
Champions League – Real Madrid vs Auxerre: Khedira Demands Top Defending From Madrid
Real Madrid will host Auxerre in the Champions League’s 6th match-day. According to Sami Khedira, Los Blancos need to be strong in defense to win tonight.
Real Madrid allowed 5 goals against Barcelona the other time only for their defenders to admit that Los Blancos’ impressive defensive record overall this season could be tempted at any given time. In the Champions League, Real Madrid have conceded only twice so far whereas they’ve been strong at the other end of the pitch – scoring 11 goals in 5 matches. However, midfielder Sami Khedira isn’t flattered by these numbers as he looks forward to helping Real Madrid maintain their momentum ahead of the Champions League’s last group stages match-day. Auxerre will visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, and the Dutch wants his team to concentrate at the back.
Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho Talks About Sergio Ramos, Sami Khedira, And Co.
If both Iker Casillas and Jerzy Dudek become unavailable for Real Madrid between the sticks, then either Sergio Ramos or Sami Khedira will assume the goalkeeping role for Los Blancos – that’s according to Coach Jose Mourinho.
The Real Madrid manager talked about players and position at a press conference as he explained:
“We know already who will be goalkeeper if we lose the two. It will be Sergio Ramos or Khedira. We train and we’ve eventually come to these conclusions.
“It has happened twice already [to lose both goalkeepers], and it can happen again. Now every week, Khedira and Sergio Ramos will train in goal, just in case.”
Jose Mourinho continued:
“Arbeloa isn’t a central defender. If we’re in trouble, he can play in that position. [Against Hercules], I tried Gago in defense.