Madrid sign 7 year old Leonel Angel Coira, who they dubbed as the next Lionel Messi

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Spanish giants Real Madrid reportedly agreed to sign a 7 year old Argentinean boy. That was confirmed by club’s spokesman Juan Tapiador on Monday and He added that the youngster would begin training on September 6, as reported by AFP.

Angel Leonel Coira, is an Argentinean boy who has lived in Spain since three years ago. While Miguel, the father of Leonel, was a coach in a small team on the outskirts of Madrid.

The boy admitted that Lionel Messi was his idol but added that Real Madrid is his preferred club. He hopes to play in the Real Madrid first team in the future, although Messi is the star in the Real Madrid rival's, FC Barcelona

According to a newspaper in Spain, Leonel has signed a one year contract with Los Blancos, and then the contract can be renewed. However, Leonel yet to be receive a salary from the club. The contract was also mentioned, Leonel will be able to play in Real Madrid's first team when he was 16 years old.

Will he shine like his idol?, Surely it is the hope of all madrid and Argentina fans.

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Fabio Coentrao Set to Move to Real Madrid

Real Madrid have signed Portuguese full back Fabio Coentrao from Benfica on a six season deal for a fee of €30 million, the clubs said on Tuesday (7/5/2011) after passing his medical test.

The 23 year old had a chance to admire the club's nine European Champions Cup titles and the Best Club of the 20th Century award.

Coentrao is the fifth squad reinforcement of the close season for Real's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho following the acquisitions of Turkey midfielders Nuri Sahin and Hamit Altintop, French defender Raphael Varane and Spanish forward Jose Callejon.

Coentrao will compete for the left back position with Marcelo. However, other than in that position he is also capable of operating as a left winger or right back.

Fabio Coentrao Fact File

Personal information
Full name	Fabio Alexandre Silva Coentrao
Date of birth	11 March 1988 (1988-03-11) (age 23)
Place of birth	Vila do Conde, Portugal
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Wingback
Club information
Current club	Real Madrid
Youth career
2004–2006	Rio Ave
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	Goals
2005–2007	Rio Ave	29	5
2007–2011	Benfica	52	2
2008	Nacional (loan)	16	4
2008	Zaragoza (loan)	1	0
2009	Rio Ave (loan)	16	3
2011–	Real Madrid	0	0
National team
2005	Portugal U18	1	0
2006–2007	Portugal U19	6	5
2007	Portugal U20	3	0
2007–2010	Portugal U21	8	6
2009–	Portugal	15	0

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Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2011 Golden Boot award

Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Golden Boot (Golden Boot) 2010/2011 season (presented to the top scorer of all European leagues), thanks to 40 goals that he created in La Liga. CR7 mention that this award was not his own, but belongs to all Real Madrid.

Ronaldo won the Pichichi Trophy (presented to the top scorer in La Liga) with 40 strikes, nine more than runner-up Leo Messi, and he break Pinichi record and become highest top scorer in a single Primera Liga season.

The Portuguese player breaks record of points in the history of the award (80) and becomes the eighth player to win the trophy twice, having previously taken it in 2008 as a Manchester United player.

The other footballers who have won the award twice are Eusebio, Muller, Georgescu, Fernando Gomes, Jardel, Henry and Forlan.

Golden Boot 2011
Place			Player		Team	Competition	Goals	Goal Value	Points
1			Cristiano Ronaldo		Real Madrid	Spain	40	2	80
2			Lionel Messi		Barcelona	Spain	31	2	62
3			Antonio Di Natale		Udinese	Italy	28	2	56
4			Mario Gomez		Bayer Munich	Germany	28	2	56
5			Cavani		Napoli	Italy	25	2	52
6			Sow		Lille	France	22	2	44
7			Demba Cisse		Freiburg	Germany	22	2	44
8			Gameiro		Lorient	France	21	2	42
9			Alex		Fenerbahce	Turkey	28	1.5	42
10			Eto'o		Inter Milan	Italy	21	2	42
11			Berbatov		Manchester United	England	21	2	42
12			Tevez		Manchester City	England	21	2	42
13			Matri		Juventus	Italy	20	2	40
14			Negredo		Sevilla	Spain	20	2	40
15			Aguero		Atletico	Spain	20	2	40
16			Frei		Basel	Switzerland	26	1.5	39
17			Miller		Bursaspor	Turkey	26	1.5	39
18			Di Vaio		Bologna	Italy	19	2	38
19			Dembele		Levski Sofia	Bulgaria	25	1.5	37.5
20			Soldado		Valencia	Spain	18	2	36
21			Llorente		Athletic	Spain	18	2	36
22			Villa		Barcelona	Spain	18	2	36
23			Van Persie		Arsenal	England	18	2	36
24			Hulk		Porto	Portugal	24	1.5	36
25			Rossi		Villarreal	Spain	18	2	36
26			Vleminchx		NEC Nijmegen	Netherlands	23	1.5	34.5
27			Bent		Aston Villa	England	17	2	34
28			Novakovic		Koln	Germany	17	2	34
29			El Arabi		SM Caen	France	17	2	34
30			Pazzini		Inter Milan	Italy	17	2	34

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Malaga 1-3 Barcelona: Champions end campaign

FC Barcelona closed their league season with another away win, coming from behind to beat Malaga 1-3 with goals from Bojan (pen), Afellay and Bartra, a result and a performance to give added confidence ahead of the Wembley final.

Barca, who secured their third consecutive league crown last week, finished with 96 points from 38 games, four ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, scorers of 102 league goals this term.

Malaga struck first at the Rosaleda through Sebastian Fernandez but Barca levelled with a disputed penalty just before the break, Bojan Krkic netting from the spot.

The hosts had caused Barca plenty of problems in the first half but a long-range shot from Ibrahim Afellay and a header from youth team player Marc Bartra in the last 15 minutes sealed Barca's 30th win of the season.

Malaga vs Barca, 1-3 Highlights:

Line Up:

Malaga: Willy (Arnau 86); Robson, Stadsgaard, Eliseu, Gamez, Camacho, Apono (Sandro Silva 68), Duda (Portillo 68), Seba Fernandez, Juanmi, Maresca.

Barcelona: Pinto; Fontas, Maxwell, Abidal (Pedro 71), Bartra, Sergi Roberto, Adriano (Dani Alves 60), Thiago, Afellay, Bojan, Jeffren (Mascherano 68).

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Cristiano Ronaldo break Pinichi record and become highest top scorer in a single Primera Liga season

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the season with a won the individual title as the top scorer of La Liga and he becoming the first player to score 40 goals in a single Primera Division season.

Ronaldo contributed two goals as Real Madrid hit Almeria 8-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday (05/21/2011).

His double meant he moved two clear of the previous mark, which he jointly held with Real Madrid's Hugo Sanchez and Athletic Bilbao striker Telmo Zarra. Sanchez scored 38 in the 1989/90 season and Zarra's 38 came in 1959/60.

Ronaldo's brace against Almeria was also his 52nd and 53rd goals in all competitions, one more than Barcelona forward Lionel Messi - a record for a player in Spanish football. Both men have played a total of 54 games this season, but Messi will have a chance to equal or overtake CR7's 53-goal haul when he plays his 55th match of the season next Saturday in the Champions League final against Manchester United.

The seven highest Scorers in a single season in Primera Liga:

Rank	Nat	Name	Club	Season	Goals
1		Cristiano Ronaldo	Real Madrid	2010-2011	40
2		Telmo Zarra	Athletic Bilbao	1951-1952	38
3		Hugo Sanchez	Real Madrid	1989-1990	38
4		Baltazar	Athletico Madrid	1988-1989	35
5		Hugo Sanchez	Real Madrid	1986-1987	34
6		Ronaldo	Barcelona	1996-1997	34
7		Lionel Messi	Barcelona	2009-2010	34

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Barcelona won the Spanish League, Xavi record history

Third straight win the Primera Liga, incised a record of accomplishment for Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez, for example. According to Mundo Deportivo records, a title he achieved this season to make himself as one of the largest collectors of the Primera Liga title in history.

Xavi become the third Barcelona player who could reach the record six-times champion in the Primera Liga. Xavi won five titles earlier in the season 1998-1999, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010.

Before Xavi, achievements is made legendary goalkeeper of Barcelona, ​​Antoni Ramallets, and former captain who is now the coach of Barcelona, Josep Guardiola.

Ramallets recorded his title as with Barcelona in 1946 until 1961. While, Guardiola reached in 1990 until 2001. However, when compared with the two his senior, Xavi had a record with no less classy. That is the player with most appearances in Barca. Total, Xavi has 623 appearances in all competitions with Barca.

Xavi, has into the main squad since 1998, several times felt the change of coach. Since the era of Louis Van Gaal, Carles Rexach, Radomir Antic, Frank Rijkaard, to Guardiola. However, anyone who handles Barca, Xavi as the playmaker position remains irreplaceable.

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Ronaldo hat-trick take Real Madrid beat Getafe 4-0

Real Madrid took full points as host Getafe. Los Merengues won 4-0 in this match. in a game which they had to win to keep their slim title hopes alive.

Play at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday (05/10/2011), Madrid appear without Iker Casillas. Jose Mourinho was given the trust to Antonio Adan to replace him.

Madrid ahead one goal in the first half by Cristiano Ronaldo. Spanish league top scorer, successfully completed the pass from Mesut Oezil.

The former Manchester United attacker scored his 35th and 36th goals of the season either side of Karim Benzema’s strike to ensure a comfortable evening for the hosts at the Bernabeu.

It was Cristiano Ronaldo’s 49th goal in all competitions, making him the most successful Real Madrid player in history in terms of goals scored in a single season, beating the record previously held by Ferenc Puskas.

With this victory, Madrid collecting 86 points from 36 matches. They ranked second Spanish League standings and closed to within five points behind Barcelona.

The composition of players:

Real Madrid: Adan (Thomas 84), Carvalho, Pepe, Arbeloa, Marcelo, Alonso, Oezil (Adebayor 76), Diarra, Di Maria, Ronaldo, Higuain (Benzema 76).

Getafe: Ustari, Mario, Torres, Diaz, Mane, Boateng, Casquero (Mosquera 64), Parejo (Borja 71), Arizmendi, Colunga, Sardinero (Miku 45).

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Barcelona get closer to retaining the Spanish League title after victory over Espanyol, 2-0

Barcelona are on the brink of retaining the Spanish Primera Division title after victory over Espanyol.

Andres Iniesta

Just one point from three games ahead, for Barca to win La Liga. After the 35th week Azulgrana successfully won the Catalan derby against Espanyol 2-0. The match held at the Camp Nou on Sunday (05/08/2011), Barca goal through Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique.

Barca collecting 91 points, still differences of eight points with Real Madrid in second place. La Liga remaining three games, just draw it, Barca get into the 21st league title.

Meanwhile, Espanyol are still stuck in 8th position with 48 points.

Andres Iniesta gave Pep Guardiola's men the lead just short of the 30th minute mark and Gerard Pique headed a second three minutes into the second half to give Barca a win over their local rivals and see them move to within reach of another title.

With Real Madrid thrashing Sevilla 6-2 at the Sanchez Pizjuan yesterday, Barca were unable to clinch the title in this match.

Line Up:

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Fontas (Abidal 72); Xavi (Keita 90), Iniesta, Busquets; Pedro (Afellay 84), Messi, Villa.

Espanyol: Kameni, Galan, Amat, R. Rodriguez, Chica, J. Lopez (Isaias 77), J. Marquez, Verdu, Ivan Alonso (Luis Garcia 45), Callejon (Vazquez 59), Osvaldo.

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Ronaldo scored four, Madrid beat Sevilla, 6-2

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo struck an amazing four goals in victory over Sevilla last night (5/7/2011).

Ronaldo and Di Maria

Come to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Madrid opened the scoring on 21 minutes through header from Ramos. then Ronaldo scored in the 31st minutes and Kaka in the 42nd minutes, before Alvaro Negredo pulled one back in the 61st minute.

Ronaldo responded, netting again in the 65th, 70th and 75th minutes, with Negredo netting his second six minutes from time.

Three points from last game to make Madrid collecting 83 points from 35 game with three games remaining. Madrid five points adrift of the top standings, Barcelona, which will compete the next day.

The composition of players

Sevilla: Javi Varas, Sergio Sanchez, Fazio, Escude, Fernando Navarro (Dabo 12), Capel, Medel, Zokora (Renato 84), Romaric, Kanoute (Alfaro 74), Negredo.

Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo, Lass, Alonso (Albiol 58), Oezil (Granero 78), Kaka (Adebayor 56), Ronaldo, Benzema.

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Barca managed to three-peat, after win La Liga this season

Barcelona a 1-1 draw against Levante. Additional one point was enough to bring Azulgrana won the La Liga title this season, their 21st title in La Liga.

This winner title is the third in a row since the season 2008/2009. Barca are now approaching their own record for the league championship four times in succession beturut (1990/91 season until 1993/94).

Madrid's 4-0 win over Getafe 24 hours earlier meant that Barca needed to secure just a point at the Ciutat de Valencia to hold at least a six-point advantage over their fierce rivals.

Blaugrana ahead through Seydou Keita in the 28th minute. Felipe Caicedo to make the score to 1-1 draw near the end of the first half.

Additional one digit makes Barca to 92 points, six points ahead of Real Madrid. With two games remaining, Madrid still can match Barca, but it will not change much as Barca won head to head.

The composition of Players:

Levante: Munua; Nano, Ballesteros, Juanfran, Javi Venta, Pallardo (Larrea 81), Xavi Torres, Vicente Iborra, Xisco Nadal, Caicedo (Stuani 75), Valdo.

Barcelona: Valdes, Pique, Mascherano, Abidal (Fontas 62), Dani Alves, Busquets, Keita, Xavi, David Villa (Pedro 86), Afellay, Messi.

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Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona, a valuable lesson for Barca

Barcelona failed to maximize the moment of the defeat of Real Madrid from Real Zaragoza. Although had lead, Barca finally defeated by a score of 1-2 of the host Real Sociedad.

Messi tried to pass Sociedad player

In the match at Anoeta on Saturday (04/30/2011), Barcelona fielded a number of youngsters. Martin Montoya, Fontas, Thiago, and Jeffren Suarez given the trust to be the starter.

Barca close the first half with one goal advantage. Thiago scored his second goal in the Spanish League this season.

In the second half, Sociedad got up and able to reverse the situation. They scored two goals by Diego Ifran and Xabi Prieto penalty.

This defeat did not change the position of Pep Guardiola's men at the top of the Spanish League standings with 88 points from 34 matches. However, they failed to widen the range of eight points with Madrid, which some time ago lost to Zaragoza. While Sociedad rose to the rank of 12th with 41 points.

Lineups:

Real Sociedad: Bravo; Carlos Martinez, Gonzalez, Demidov, Estrada; Rivas (Zurutuza 69′), Markel Bergara (Urkola 89′), Griezmann, Aranburu; Xabi Prieto, Tamudo (Ifran 69′).

Barcelona: Pinto; Montoya (Alves 14′), Pique (Mascherano 63′), Milito (Busquets 77′), Fontas; Keita, Xavi, Thiago; Jeffren, Messi, Afellay.

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Real Madrid vs Zaragoza 2-3, Jose Mourinho's men defeated at home again

In the match at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday (04/30/2011), Madrid play a number of reserve players as a starter. Nacho, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Canales and Esteban Granero performed since the early minutes.

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Madrid dominance this match. Although a lot of possession, they closed the first half with one goal behind. Surprisingly it was Zaragoza who broke the deadlock in the 40th minute. A calamitous air kick from Casillas gave Lafita the simple task of slotting the ball into the back of the net to silence the Bernabeu and leave the Spanish goalie embarrassed. Los Blanquillos went in at half-time in the lead as Jose Mourinho’s horror week continued.

In the second half, Madrid and Zaragoza were both successfully scored two goals. Madrid goals made ​​Sergio Ramos in the 62nd minute and Karim Benzema scored in minutes 85, while Zaragoza through Lafita (minute 77') and Gabi in the 54th minute (penalty kick). As a result, the final score 3-2 for the visitors victory.

These results further complicate efforts of Madrid, for pursue Barcelona. Madrid still ranks second in the Spanish League standings with 80 points from 34 matches and left behind eight points of Barca.

Lineups:

Real Madrid: Casillas, Ramos, Garay, Carvalho, Nacho (Marcelo 53′), Pepe, Granero (Oezil 60′), Kaka, Canales (Di Maria 53′), Higuain, Benzema.

Real Zaragoza: Doblas, Diogo, Jarosik, Lanzaro (Pinter 65′), Silva, Obradovic (Paredes 45′), Lopez, Ponzio, Gabi, Lafita (N’Daw 89′), Uche.

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Barca continued to drive toward championship, beat Osasuna 2-0

Great victory achieved by closest rival, Real Madrid, Barcelona responded positively. Barca able to return to keep a distance with Los Blancos after defeating his guest, Osasuna at Camp Nou, (23 / 4).

After being forced to play 120 minutes in the Copa Del Rey final fight, coach Josep Guardiola then do the rotation in this fight. Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Pedro and Gerrard Pique are reserved because of fatigue. Their position was filled with young players like Ibrahim Affelay, Jeffren Suarez, and Thiago Alcantara.

In the 24th minute, Jeffren cross pass from the left side is struck by David Villa with his right foot. This was Villa's first goal after 11 matches without scoring.

Barca's second goal made ​​Lionel Messi, who replaced David Villa in the second half. Messi took his goal well with a rare right-footed strike.

With an additional three points, Barcelona keep their distance to 8 points with Madrid, and it took 4 points again to the title.

Lineups:

Barcelona: Victor Valdés, Gabriel Milito (Xavi Hernandez 66), Javier Mascherano, Maxwell, Dani Alves, Sergio Busquets, Seydou Keita, Thiago, Ibrahim Afellay, David Villa (Lionel Messi 58), Jeffrén Suárez (Andres Iniesta 46).

Osasuna: Ricardo, Lolo, Miguel Flaño, Nacho Monreal, Nélson, Krisztian Vadocz, Javad Nekounam, Javier Camuñas, Alvaro Cejudo (Javier Calleja 87), Damia (Walter Pandiani 80), Kike Sola (David Timor 84).

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Madrid hit Valencia 6-3, Benzema 1 goal, Kaka 2 goal and Higuain a hat-trick

hat-trick hero

Real Madrid did not have problems come to the Mestalla Stadium, Valencia-home, on Saturday (23/4/11). Playing with a number of reserve players after a successful win the Spanish Cup, a few days before, Madrid won 6-3 victory over Valencia.

Game run in relatively slow tempo in the first half with Madrid is always successful counter-attack and take advantage of poor opponent defense. In the second half, Valencia was revived towards the end of the game and able to avenging three goals.

Madrid goals by Karim Benzema, Ricardo Kaka (two goals), and Gonzalo Higuain (hat-trick). While Valencia back goals by Soldado, Jonas and Alba.

The victory for madrid add a collection point to 80, or eight points below the top standings, Barcelona. who managed a 2-0 win over Osasuna. While Valencia was in third position standings with 63 points. For Valencia, this defeat at home to the worst record in club history.

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Lineups:

Valencia: Vicente Guaita, Ricardo Costa, Marius Stankoevicius, Jeremy Mathieu, Miguel, Mehmet Topal, Ever Banega, Hedwiges Maduro (Jonas 59'), Juan Mata, Roberto Soldado, Pablo (Joaquin 59').

Real Madrid: Iker Casillas, Ricardo Carvalho, Raul Albiol, Nacho, Ezequiel Garay (Pedro Leon 75'), Esteban Granero, Lassana Diarra, Karim Benzema, Sergio Canales (Xabi Alonso 65'), Gonzalo Higuain (Cristiano Ronaldo 67'), Kaka.

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Ten-man Real Madrid hold a draw Barca, 1-1

Ronaldo v Messi

'El Clasico' part two takes place in the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the competition Primera Liga on Saturday (04/16/2011). Two penalties and a red card going on this match, with the score 1-1 draw.

Lionel Messi put his side into the lead from the spot following Raul Albiol’s reckless challenge on David Villa, which earned the defender a red card.

Madrid were awarded a penalty of their own in the 82nd minute when Marcelo was fouled by Dani Alves, allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to score his first goal against Barcelona in seven matches.

With a draw both teams collecting just one point. Barcelona remained at the top of the standings with 86 points, followed by Real Madrid in the runner-up position with 78 points. With only five games remaining, the possibility of Barca retain La Liga title is quite large.

Lineups:

Real Madrid: Casillas Carvalho, Albiol, Marcelo, Ramos, Pepe, Khedira, Xabi (Adebayor 66 '), Ronaldo, Di Maria (Arbeloa 67'), Benzema (Oezil 57 ').

Barcelona: Valdes, Pique, Puyol (Keita 58 '), Adriano, Alves, Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi, Villa, Messi, Pedro (Afellay 67').(via sepakbola)

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Madrid impossible to chase Barcelona

During become coach in several European clubs, Jose Mourinho lost only once when playing at home, when FC Porto 2-3 defeat of her guest, Beira Mar, February 2002.

Since then Mourinho's success through a 150 game in the home with Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid's final without defeat.

Therefore, when the competition of Spanish Primera Division approaching a crucial phase and Madrid lost 0-1 to Sporting Gijon at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (03/04/2011), Mourinho is ready to surrender. He claims Real Madrid is impossible to pursue Barcelona to win La Liga this season.

Miguel De Las Cuevas scored in minute 79, become end resistance Madrid in the game, which is not reinforced by Christiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonzo. This is also the first defeat for Madrid at home this season.

While Barcelona's 0-1 win over Villarreal by Gerard Pique scored in minute 67. "Mathematically I value the opportunity to champion not fully dispersed. But in a pragmatic and objective, it is impossible to pursue the difference of eight points from Barcelona." Mourinho said, Barcelona collect 81 points, while Madrid's 73 points.

Mission Impossible

In the eyes of Mourinho, the title almost-owned Barcelona. In addition to face Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey final two weeks ahead, Madrid are going through hard match against Valencia, Sevilla and Villarreal, contrast in six of the last eight games, Barcelona only against teams under the board.

Mathematically, it is difficult hope Barcelona drop points in eight games. "If you claim to be champions with a difference of only eight points, it Barca could lose," Barcelona coach, Josep Guardiola has warned his players. (via surya)

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Hit By Injury

Madrid and Barcelona striker crisis

Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo
are unlikely to face Sporting Gijon 

Barcelona and Real Madrid welcomes league matches this weekend with a number of players affected by injuries, among them Lionel Messi and Kareem Benzema.

Barcelona will play against Villarreal with five-point advantage over Real Madrid when Messi had suffered injury to his right foot. The problem that plagued the Argentine striker, as well as some other players earlier injury, could make Barca crisis mainstay players.

Because the other Barcelona players mainstay, such as Gerard Pique also wounded when Spain against Lithuania in Kaunas sand field. When Carles Puyol is not fit and Eric Abidal liver tumor surgery, the crisis experienced by Barcelona more prominent.

Barcelona coach, Josep Guardiola cursing the international games last week. The reason, Messi and Pique injury while defending his country. Increased with the injury list when Bojan Krkic for Spain U-21.

Just like Barca, Real Madrid were anxious to Ronaldo, who injured his left leg. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho did not want to risk it by playing the attacker Portugal against Sporting Gijon tomorrow. Moreover, next week they meet Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League.

Benzema added Madrid injury list. French striker was replaced at the last minute against Croatia. He is expected to miss 10 days, when he was on fire with his club. "He hurt his thigh," said French coach, Laurent Blanc, Thursday (31/03/2011).

Benzema scored eight goals in his last five games of Madrid. The loss of Benzema makes Madrid striker crisis, let alone Higuain could not play. Only remaining striker Emmanuel Adebayor, a player on loan from Manchester City. Another player, Marcelo was also injured when going to defend his country against Scotland. From the Italian league, while Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic down against Moldova. However, he could not help AC Milan versus Inter Milan this weekend in the Derby Della Madonnina.

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Atletico Madrid VS Real Madrid 1-2

Real Madrid continued to chase Barcelona in the race for the Spanish league title (Barca win over Getafe). Los Merengues success to keep a distance with Barca after beat Atletico 2-1 in Madrid derby.

In the match at the Vicente Calderon on Saturday (03/19/2011, Madrid again rely on Karim Benzema who were 'on fire'. Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Oezil assigned to shore up the French striker.

Two Madrid created the winning goal in the first half. Benzema again prove sharpness with scoring the first goal, before finally completed by Oezil. While Atletico's Kun Aguero scored the last minute in the second half.

This victory makes Jose Mourinho's troops collect 73 points from 29 games. They remained in second place standings by a margin of five points from Barca. Atletico ranked seventh with 39 points.

Line Up:

Atletico Madrid (4-3-3): De Gea, Ufjalusi, Godin, Dominguez, Filipe, Mario Suarez, Thiago, Elias (Koke 45′), Reyes, Forlan (Costa 78′), Kun Aguero

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Casillas, Ramos, Pepe, Carvalho, Marcelo, Lass (Arbeloa 82′), Khedira, Xabi, Oezil, Benzema (Adebayor 70′), Ronaldo (Di Maria 72′)

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Barcelona VS Getafe 2-1

Barcelona continues to stabilize its position at the top of La Liga. These results created after Barcelona beat Getafe with score 2-1.

Dani Alves Celebration (Reuters)

In a match played at the Camp Nou on Saturday (03/19/2011), Barca earlier two goals by Dani Alves and Bojan Krckic. While Getafe obtain goals by Manu Del Morral.

Acquisition of three points to make Barca firmly in first place with 78 points, eight points ahead of Real Madrid, who had competed against Atletico Madrid. Getafe are in position to 11th with 34 points from 29 games. Barcelona VS Getafe 2-1.

Line Up:

Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes; Alves, Pique, Milito, Adriano; Mascherano, Xavi, Iniesta (Affelay 81′); Villa (Jeffren 89′), Messi,Bojan (Keita 68′)

Getafe (4-4-2): Codina; Miguel Torres, Marcano, Kate, Victor Sanchez; Borja, Manu, Parejo (Mosquera 75′), Casquero (Miku’); Albin, Arizmendi (Sardinero 67′)

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Christiano Ronaldo's hat-trick sink Malaga

Real Madrid VS Malaga

Real Madrid won 7-0 victory over Malaga in the Spanish Primera Division continued. Cristiano Ronaldo to be star Los Merengues victory by three goals are donated.

Play at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (3/3/2011), Madrid winning three straight goals in the first half. Karim Benzema, Angel Di Maria, and Marcelo successfully listed its name on the scoreboard.

Jose Mourinho's men more craze in the second half. As a result, four additional goals they managed to create through Cristiano Ronaldo (three goals) and Benzema.

This victory makes Madrid collects 64 points from 26 matches. They remained in second place Spanish Primera Division standings, seven points adrift at the back of Barcelona. While Malaga slumped in second from bottom with 23 achievement points.

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