Real Madrid did not have much time to relax

Real Madrid did not have much time to relax and enjoy the top of the Primera Liga standings. Consistency and mental toughness Raul Gonzalez et al will be tested again serve as host Villarreal in El Madrigal Stadium later in the morning.

In the game, not the most expensive player duet Real, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, who would become the center of public attention to the El Madrigal, but rather Real coach Manuel Pellegrini.

The man from Chile that was familiar to fans Villarreal. Pellegrini had been the architect The Yellow Submarine, nicknamed Villarreal-for five seasons before digaet Real. He was fairly successful. He polished Villarreal from a small club to be respected on the European level to qualify for the Champions League semi-final in 2006.

But, it does not make the game full of emotional charge. Both host and guest team are concentrating on individual issues. Villarreal face of disaster because in three weeks could not reach even one victory.

Throughout the season, Santi Cazorla et al just to record the results of two draws and one defeat by Athletic Bilbao last Sunday (20 / 9). As a result, Villarreal mired in ranked 17th standings. Not one of the Yellow Submarine was completely absorbed.

The results are in contrast to the potential opponent. Real swept the three victories. If using a duel against Real as the moment to rise, Villarreal should not expect much.

5-0 victory over Xerez (21 / 9) became a separate provision for optimism penggawa Real. This psychological pressure to the host. Moreover Villarreal playmaker would appear without the injured Ariel Ibagaza when defeated by Bilbao last Sunday. Villarreal camps were busy neutralizing the effect of the engraved score of the Real.

"Apparently, they (Real, Red) is very strong. But, we hear that their appearance is not convincing. Just a big score, the game is not too good," cibir Villarreal striker Joseba Llorente as quoted by Marca. "We are not afraid of them. Of course we respect them, but not afraid," he continued.

The only advantage is the fact that Villarreal are dihelat action at El Madrigal. At the stadium, Llorente et al once beating Real twice. Finally, last season, Real have to admit might host a 2-3 score.

"We can win over Real nice main home and supported fans. If we win, worth six points," said Villarreal defender Joan Capdevilla. "Technically, it is only three points. But, the psychological value of more than that. In the beginning we were very bad season, just two points from three fight. That is the moment to rise," he continued. How Real? Despite looking strong and unstoppable, they save the true weakness. Namely, the fact that Fernando Gago has not been able layering Xabi Alonso's role still suffered a knee injury. Pellegrini complained his men could not play as a team and need a lot of improvement.