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.”
Highlighting the importance of the Madrid vs Gijon match even further, Mourinho added: “La Liga will be lost if we lose tomorrow (Saturday). If we lose on Tuesday, we can still win the following week.”
Real Madrid will be benefitting from some stability in front with the return of striker Gonzalo Higuain, who recovered from a back injury much faster than expected. Adebayor is also likely to get a feel of the game, while Oezil and Khedira are set to hold their side’s midfield.
Four hours after the kick-off of the encounter at the Bernabeu today, the mouth-watering Villarreal vs Barcelona clash begins, with suspense at its highest level from the prospect of Real supporters. It will definitely be all about victories and points for the two Spanish League giants, and if ever both titans succeed in accomplishing their missions in their respective tests, then the heat will be mounting in subsequent match-days of La Liga.
"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.”
Highlighting the importance of the Madrid vs Gijon match even further, Mourinho added: “La Liga will be lost if we lose tomorrow (Saturday). If we lose on Tuesday, we can still win the following week.”
Real Madrid will be benefitting from some stability in front with the return of striker Gonzalo Higuain, who recovered from a back injury much faster than expected. Adebayor is also likely to get a feel of the game, while Oezil and Khedira are set to hold their side’s midfield.
Four hours after the kick-off of the encounter at the Bernabeu today, the mouth-watering Villarreal vs Barcelona clash begins, with suspense at its highest level from the prospect of Real supporters. It will definitely be all about victories and points for the two Spanish League giants, and if ever both titans succeed in accomplishing their missions in their respective tests, then the heat will be mounting in subsequent match-days of La Liga.
