The Santiago Bernabeu will host this weekend’s Real Madrid vs Getafe match as Los Blancos will be put to an early season test.
Ahead of this weekend’s local derby, the talking point has been around Ricardo Carvalho’s commitment at Real Madrid. His controversial and sudden retirement at the international level might appear as rather good news for Los Blancos.
However, Jose Mourinho has been quick to downplay the importance of the Carvalho case which involved Real Madrid team mate Pepe. The Special One’s players have come together again following the long international break and Jose Mourinho has assured that the team spirit at the Santiago Bernabeu has not been affected by anything.
“The relationship between Ricardo Carvalho and Pepe is excellent. It's always been like that and nothing has changed,” the coach told Lusa.
“This situation has nothing to do with Real Madrid. What happens with Portugal's national team is none of our business.”
Interestingly, Real Madrid vs Getafe is a 8:00pm local time kick-off. Records tell that Los Blancos have never lost a game scheduled for this time of the day under Jose Mourinho. Saturday’s encounter will be the 9th on the list.
Some of Real Madrid’s 8:00pm kick-off results include their 6-1 and 8-1 trouncing of Racing Santander and Almeria respectively. Note that Los Blancos have lost points once in a 0-0 draw away to Levante. On home soil, however, 8:00pm matches have always produced victories for Mourinho’s outfit.
Getafe were held 1-1 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez by Levante the other time whereas Real Madrid commenced their domestic season with a remarkable 6-0 triumph away to Real Zaragoza. Los Blancos currently top the standings on goal difference.
However, Jose Mourinho has been quick to downplay the importance of the Carvalho case which involved Real Madrid team mate Pepe. The Special One’s players have come together again following the long international break and Jose Mourinho has assured that the team spirit at the Santiago Bernabeu has not been affected by anything.
“The relationship between Ricardo Carvalho and Pepe is excellent. It's always been like that and nothing has changed,” the coach told Lusa.
“This situation has nothing to do with Real Madrid. What happens with Portugal's national team is none of our business.”
Interestingly, Real Madrid vs Getafe is a 8:00pm local time kick-off. Records tell that Los Blancos have never lost a game scheduled for this time of the day under Jose Mourinho. Saturday’s encounter will be the 9th on the list.
Some of Real Madrid’s 8:00pm kick-off results include their 6-1 and 8-1 trouncing of Racing Santander and Almeria respectively. Note that Los Blancos have lost points once in a 0-0 draw away to Levante. On home soil, however, 8:00pm matches have always produced victories for Mourinho’s outfit.
Getafe were held 1-1 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez by Levante the other time whereas Real Madrid commenced their domestic season with a remarkable 6-0 triumph away to Real Zaragoza. Los Blancos currently top the standings on goal difference.
