the last 16 team stage, independently if the latter lost.
All eyes were on the REAL MADRID vs ZENIT Group H clash where
the former had its new Coach Juande Ramos on the bench & everyone
wanted to see how the Coach & team would react. The first "revolution"
- & only for now - was CASILLAS on the bench with teammate Dudek
on from the start. Big move as the "Best Goalkeeper In The World" &
Club "scared cow" was brought down to earth, which could signal
a warning to get his act together, regain form & stop making "waves"
in the dressing room.
However, another "scared cow" RAUL acted as Captain & lead his
team to a needed & "comfortable" 3-0 victory that gave to his team
the security of finishing 2º of the Group & going into the next stage. Raul
shone as he scored two goals tonight - 24th & 56th min - to send a message
to everyone that he ain´t as yet done as many keep on claiming.
The Real Madrid Captain was supported by ROBBEN who was
great & very active tonight setting up teammates - set up Raul´s 2º
goal - & managing to score for himself in the 50th min.
Result: a much needed win tonight for Real Madrid that will calm the
atmosphere, give time to Coach Juande & give a super boost
of team confidence for this weekend´s "Classic" clash of Titans
against FC Barcelona in the Spanish League.
Highlights on VIDEO of the game, see the chips by Robben & Raul:
VILLAREAL went to Glasgow to meet a "fierce" CELTIC tonight
where they were beaten 2-0 in the Group E clash. The Scots started
well with a 24th min goal from MALONEY ( above) & then grabbed
the numerical advantage when Villareal Mexican forward GUILLE
FRANCO was given a Red Card in the 35th min.
From here it was all uphill for the Spaniards who conceded a 2º goal
in the 46th min by McGREADY. Villareal tried but just could´nt find the
rythem or the momentum to fight back strong enough.
However, Villareal finish 2ºnd behind Manchester United in their Group
& go through to the last 16 team stage of Champions Tweet
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