Real Madrid vs Valencia | Spanish Primera Division | Round 33 | Preview
Real Madrid’s goal is to win the six games that remain in the campaign. They greet Valencia tonight at 21:00 CET, having a chance to put themselves just one point behind Barcelona following the latter’s draw with Espanyol last night.
Looking to cut the leaders' cushion short
Manuel Pellegrini has called up all his available men. The coach said this week his team “always faces up to a challenge,” which is something the fans are aware of. They will pack the Bernabeu tonight to help Real Madrid win another crucial match.
REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST
- Goalkeepers: Casillas, Dudek
- Defenders: Arbeloa, Ramos, Marcelo, Albiol, Garay
- Midfielders: Gago, Diarra, Lass, Guti, Granero, Xabi Alonso, Van der Vaart
- Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Higuain, Benzema, Juanfran
Valencia have injured defenders; only four have travelled to Madrid. Their dangerous front line is nevertheless intact; Villa, Mata, Silva, Joaquin and compnay will do their best to give Valencia their eighth away victory of the season.
VALENCIA SQUAD LIST
Goalkeepers: Cesar, Moya.
Defenders: Bruno, Alexis, Maduro, Marchena
Midfielders: Albelda, Baraja, Ever, J. Alba, Vicente, Joaquin, Pablo, Mata, Dominguez
Forwards: Zigic, Silva, Villa
Real Madrid only think about winning the match and they will count on Cristiano Ronaldo to help them. The Portuguese player scored a phenomenal goal against Almeria on Thursday, proving just what kind of footballer he is. The entire squad shares his winning mentality and will do its best to defeat Valencia in order to put themselves just one point behind Barcelona.
Referee: Mr. Teixeira Vitienes
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