Match Report: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Benzema the star as Real triumph over the Anoetian side.

 

Bale fails to shine on Ronaldo's absence but Benzema was excellent.

Real Madrid came back from behind to score four.

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid was up against David Moyes's Real Sociedad at Santiago Bernabeu last night. 

The duel was said to be for the home side, though they missed their star player Cristiano Ronaldo who is suspended for two games against Cordoba. Real Sociedad was on the top when the last the two met, back at late August, where they came from two early goals behind to win 4-2.

However, Real Sociedad enjoyed good start with Elustondo scoring after just 39 seconds into the game with a header from a corner.

Real Madrid reacted quickly, with James Rodriguez opening the account Real with a good header off Marcelo's cross in 3rd minute.

Madrid then had lot of control in the game. With a lot of long passes and good dribbles from Isco and Kroos. The midfield turned stable and the game was steady. It was then that Bale missed a free post. Real Madrid played a good counter attack with Isco passing the ball to Benzema. The Frenchman dribbled down to the box and passed to James who could have tapped in to the goal. But the Gareth Bale interfered in between and shot off target.

However, Ramos tapped a rebound from Benzema's shot to give Los Blancos' the lead.

The second half was also bright. The first attack of Real Madrid resulted in Benzema's goal. Bale played a one-two with Benzema and then returned the ball back to the Frenchman who scored his first of the night.

The last goal was off from the boots of Benzema. A stunning strike from a well-played attack. Karim passed the ball to James who returned it to Benzema and finished the return with a wonderful curved shot.     

Ronaldo suspension reduced after referee's voice.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo clashed with Edimar of Cordoba last night.

Defending world's best footballer showed signs of frustation resulting in red.

Real Madrid superstar and winger Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off by referee Alejendro Hernandez for kicking down Edimar of Cordoba.

The incident occured to have happened at 82nd minute when Jose Crespo and Edimar attempted to stop Ronaldo and got kicked by the Portugese. Cristiano was also reported to have slapped him, but referee ensured that booking was for kicking an opponent when not in possesion.

Spanish Football Federation ruled him for next 3 games: Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid. Cristiano's loss for 3 high-profile games was a setback but Alejandro's influence on the incident ensured that Cristiano Ronaldo can take part in last two of three.

Transfer Hit: Martin Odegaard confirmed, Lucas Silva ready

Real Madrid sign 16-year-old teen and is set for Cruzeiro midfielder.

Martin Odegaard and Lucas Silva are Real Madrid's winter signing.

Norwegian wonder kid, Martin Odegaard has joined Real Madrid at a fee of 3 million euros and a salary of around 80,000 euros per week. Meanwhile, Brazillian Lucas Silva is set for the Whites' after Cruzeiro club vice-president confirmed that its a done deal.

PROFILE OF MARTIN ODEGAARD:

Martin Odegaard was born to Hans Erik Odegaard on December 17, 1998 at Drammen in Norway. He has three sibilings: Emillie Odegaard, Mari Odegaard and Kristoffer Odegaard. However, he was set to be supporting Liverpool during secondary school. Martin Odegaard looked up to Leo Messi but joining Real Madrid made him delete tweets on Messi.

Odegaard played for Stromsgodset's at the age of 12 and also made a first team appeareance in a friendly. At the age of 15, Odegaard was a confirmed  first team player.  However, he trained with his father and former Norwegian player Hans Erik Odegaard. The central attacking midfielder scored his first goal in a 4-1 win over Sarpsborg 08 FF. 

Odegaard then had a spectacular season to his age, making 23 appearances for Stormsgodset and scoring 5 and assisting 7. He also made his international debut against UAE and also played in Euro qualifiers. Thus, becoming the youngest player:

1. to play in Tippeligaen
2. score in Tippelaegen
3. play for Norway
4. to make a Euro qualifier appearance
5. and to make a European appearence in Champions League.

Odegaard then joined Real Madrid Castilla at a fee of 3 million euros.

PROFILE OF LUCAS SILVA:

Lucas Silva was born on Bom Jesus de Goias in Brazil on 16 February 1993. He joined AE Ovel youth system. After 2 years, Lucas Silva joined Brazilian club Cruzeiro. However, the Brazilian was loaned to Nacional for a short period where he made his first team appearance against Atletico Mineiro.

After his return from loan, Cruzeiro decided to take him with first team. The defensive midfielder then hit peaks by making 53 appearances and scoring three in Cruzeiro's two years as champions.

His performance last season earned him a move to Real Madrid for 14 million euros. Lucas Silva also starred 4 times for Brazil U-20 and U-21 national squad.

Moreover, he was selected best central defensive midfielder in Serie A last season.

Real Madrid-Atletico Madrid: Whites look to round off two goal chase in a high class test

  

Atletico Madrid 2-0 Real Madrid aggregate.

Real Madrid must either give it all or forgetting the treble.

If Madrid really is the best club in the world, they must prove it tonight. Carlo Ancelloti's greatest match as a Whites' coach may be tonight.

Fresh from Balon d'Or win, Cristiano Ronaldo must be giving his personal best with his new specially designed silver-gray Mercurial. Meanwhile, Ramos must be aware of a card and Pepe must do his best.

Marcelo and Carvajal has got the wingback job. Isco, James and Kroos; definitely, the midfield option tonight. And finally Benzema should recall his form at the month of October and Bale must be ready to playmake rather than going for something himself.

Atletico, meanwhile may be going for something simple. Having a two goal lead is something like drinking coffee of a hundred bucks. 

Defend hardest, Score in set-pieces, and repeat .

Defending is also important for Real. One more goal for Diego Simeone would make him decide for tactics against Barca in next round.

Real Madrid last 5 games:

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Atletico Madrid last 5 games:

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The match will start at 20:00 CET at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.

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David De Gea may join Real Madrid

  

The United shot stopper refused to extend his contract and may switch sides.

Arrival of Victor Valdes may or may not have caused problems.

Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez is keen to bring De Gea back to Spain, this time against city rivals and Champions League winners.

David De Gea earlier was placed second at Atletico Madrid at the age of 17. But Sir Alex Ferguson brought the then 19-year-old Spaniard to BPL and also played against Real Madrid during 2012-13 season.

The Spaniard then grew into one of world's best and without doubt, the finest in his position this term.

His heroics against Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City this season cant be forgotten.

Madrid are said to spend 38 million euros for the 22-year-old, but Madrid dont really need him right now.

With two of La Liga's best keepers in the squad, the arrival of De Gea may cause problems. Iker Casillas had already not been in a good mood with his international teammate during their time at Spain dressing room.

De Gea was in favour for Del Bosque instead of Casillas after the World Cup.

The departure of one goalie may happen due his arrival. Navas has been a second choice so far.

Right now, though both goalies are not in their peak, Madrid doesn't another shot-stopper.   

Match Preview: Madrid look to bounce back after three successive defeats

  

World champions look for first triumph after Morocco success.

MADRID - Real Madrid look for first win in calender year.

Carlo Ancelotti would look to forget last week's nightmares with a win against Catalonia based-Espanyol. Real Madrid are currently on a losing streak losing two excluding a friendly against AC Milan held at Dubai.

The start hasn't been bright for Los Blancos' since their Club World Cup victory back on Dec 10. The win against San Lorenzo, thanks to Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale, took Whites to their 22nd win in all competitive fixtures.

Madrid then paid a trip to Dubai to play a friendly against AC Milan. Real lost the friendly 4-2. But ,however, Cortiba, the team which holds most competitive wins in a row(24), said that the loss wasn't considered.

Yet, Real Madrid lost their next game in a packed Mestalla stadium against Valencia. The defeat ended Madrid's winning streak. The loss was followed by another: against Atleti. 

Madrid would look to turn around their poor form with a victory against Espanyol.

The game would be played at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the first time since the 4-0 win against Ludogorets Razgrad at 16:00 CET.

Real Madrid's Last 5 games:

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Espanyol's last 5 games:

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