Real Zaragoza vs Real Madrid | Spanish Primera Division | Round 34 | Preview
The season has come down to the last five matches and Real Madrid look to close in on the historic 98-point mark with a win on Saturday against Zaragoza in La Romareda.
The Whites look to move three points closer to the 98-point milestone
The Whites are committed to earning the 15 points that are still at stake, a feat that would give them 98 points on the season and hopefully a league title to go with them. Earlier this week Alvaro Arbeloa stated that “by wearing this shirt you are obligated never to give up,” which is precisely the team’s mentality as it heads into action on Saturday against Zaragoza.
Raul, Kaka and Metzelder have all made the trip after being called up by Manuel Pellegrini. It’s especially good news for the Brazilian, who has missed more than a month of action due to an adductor injury. Hats off to Raul as well. The captain is good to go after missing only ten days when he was expected to be sidelined between two and three weeks. Albiol stayed in the Spanish capital due to suspension, while Drenthe is unavailable due to injury.
REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST
Goalkeepers: Casillas, Dudek
Defenders: Arbeloa, Ramos, Marcelo, Metzelder, Garay
Midfielders: Gago, Diarra, Lass, Guti, Kaka, Granero, Xabi Alonso, Van der Vaart
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul, Higuain, Benzema
Zaragoza are currently 16th in the table only two points above the relegation zone. The situation of Los Maños would be much more precarious if it wasn’t for the contribution of several important signings during the winter transfer period. Despite the different situation each team faces, both are in need of a win. Jose Aurelio Gay is without the services of Pennant, who is suffering from a niggled left calf.
ZARAGOZA SQUAD LIST
Goalkeepers: Roberto, Carrizo.
Defenders: Paredes, Contini, Pulido, Obradovic .
Midfielders: Jorge Lopez, Ander, Edmilson, Gabi, Jarosik, Abel Aguilar, Eliseu, Babic, Ponzio,
Forwards: Colunga, Arizmendi, Suazo.
Real Madrid and Zaragoza have met 111 times, of which the Whites have won 70, drawn 22 and lost 19. Even at La Romareda the Madridistas have the upper hand having won 23 times, drawn 16 and lost 16.
Referee: Mr. Undiano Mallenco
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