Real Madrid Castilla 5-1 Toledo
Real Madrid Castilla played what arguably was their best match of the season on Sunday, a 5-1 victory against Toledo. Ruben Ramos got the Whites on the board on 8’, Juanfran followed suit by netting a shot from the midfield on 13’ and a lob over the keeper 19 minutes later and Cristian knocked in the fourth of the first half after combining on the edge of the six. Toledo grabbed one back on 59’, but Samu responded by beating the keeper as Castilla cruised to victory. The Whites are the highest scoring side in Segunda Division B Group II with 64 goals.
MATCH SUMMARY:
REAL MADRID: Adan; Luis Hernandez, Gary, Juanan, Nacho (Velayos, min.81); Juanfran, Mateos, Mosquera, Sarabia (Vazquez, min.61) ; Ruben Ramos (Samuel, min.67), Cristian.
TOLEDO: Bermudez; Amores, Selu, Alberto, Sergio; Vicente , Joaqui (Guille, min.66), Abel, Pulga (Dani Gail, min.55), Butra; Israel Jerez (Israel Delgado, min.45).
GOALS:
1-0 (min. 8): Ruben Ramos
2-0 (min.14): Juanfran
3-0 (min. 32) Juanfran
4-0 (min. 39): Cristian
4-1 (min.59): Dani Gail
5-1 (min.75): Samuel
Referee: Mr. Valdes Aller
Notes: Week 36 of Segunda Division B Group II. A minute of silence was observed in honor of the late Juan Antonio Samaranch.
Played at: Alfredo di Stefano Stadium.
Real Zaragoza 1-2 Real Madrid
Zaragoza needed a win to help secure a spot in top flight football next season. Real Madrid had to earn the three points to keep their title hopes alive, and they did just that with goals by Raul –his 228th in league play- and Kaka.
Raul and Kaka steer the Whites to victory
The Whites dictated the pace early with overwhelming possession of the ball, while Zaragoza relied on aggressive tactics to keep the visitors from giving their football any continuity. The match had barely gotten under way when Higuain found Cristiano Ronaldo alone in front of Roberto, who kept the Whites off the scoreboard. Minutes later the keeper had little trouble stopping another powerful right-footer by the Portuguese forward. Injuries took their toll on the quarter hour mark, when Raul stepped in for Van der Vaart and Colungo came off the bench to replace Suazo.
The pace increased but Real Madrid continued dominating possession. Raul had a try on goal but Roberto steered the ball clear of net. It was the first and only warning shot by the captain, who in the second half put the Whites ahead after Cristiano Ronaldo found him alone in front of goal. Raul exited the match on 52’ as Benzema made his way onto the turf.
Zaragoza let their tempers get the best of them and Contini was sent off after elbowing Higuain, but even a man down they managed to pull level. Colunga slipped behind the back line, feinted passed Casillas and netted the equalizer.
Real Madrid continued to pressure on offense. Ramos sent a header off the woodwork and both Guti and Cristiano Ronaldo were stymied by Roberto. But this was an evening for reappearances and Kaka scored the winner in his first match back after being sidelined for 45 days, thus ensuring Real Madrid keep their title chances alive for another week.
Lineups:
Zaragoza: Roberto, Obradovic, Edmilson, Contini, Ponzio, Jarosik, Gabi, Abel Aguilar, Ander (Uche 76′), Eliseu, Suazo (Adrián Colunga 20′ (Jorge López 89′));
Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Garay, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Xabi Alonso, Guti H., Gago (Kaká 76′), Van der Vaart (Raúl 15′ (Benzema 52′)), Cristiano Ronaldo, Higuaín;
Goals:
Referee: Mr. Undiano Mallenco
Booked: Ponzio, Gabi, Eliseu, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Xabi Alonso, Kaká;
Sent off: Contini
Notes: Week 34 of La Liga. A minute of silence was held prior to pick-off in honor of Juan Antonio Samaranch, who passed away on Wednesday.
Played at: La Romareda.
Just another Madridista
Post-match comments
Jorge Valdano sung the team’s praises after their gritty 1-2 win against Zaragoza. Real Madrid head coach Manuel Pellegrini stressed his team’s ability to not let their nerves get the best of them. Raul had missed ten days and Kaka had been sidelined for 45, but the duo came off the bench on Saturday to lead Real Madrid to victory. Sergio Ramos and Fernando Gago offered their opinions on the victory shortly after the match concluded.
"The team showed just how mature it is"
Valdano:
Pellegrini:
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April 25, 2010 | Categories: Post-match Comments, Spanish Primera División | Tags: Fernando Gago, Jorge Valdano, Kaká, La Romareda, Manuel Pellegrini, Raúl González Blanco, Real Zaragoza, Sergio Ramos | Leave A Comment »