Real Madrid

Seven a lucky number for Real Madrid. In jornada (week) was seventh, Raul Gonzalez et al berry big victory over Real Valladolid 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium yesterday morning pm. His lucky side, at the same time their biggest rivals, Barcelona, held a draw in Valencia. The result points to narrow the gap between them into a single point.

The victory is well proven that Real was still able to perform violent without their expensive star, Cristiano Ronaldo, who still wrapped ankle injury. Coach Manuel Pellegrini is going to try some variations of the scheme. Brazilian playmaker Kaka is stored so that a practical attack led by senior striker Raul Gonzalez, Karim Benzema and supported Ravael van der Vaart.

Raul said that trust by two goals in the 14th minute and the 18th. The other two contributions from left-back Marcelo in the 45th minute and Argentina rising star Gonzalo Higuain (79). Meanwhile, goals Valladolid replies Nauzet printed by Aleman (29) and Marquitoz (53).

Although big win, Real failed goalkeeper Iker Casillas to keep clean. But, according to Pellegrini, it was no fault of defense. But because of bad luck. "There's nothing wrong with our defense. One goal Valladolid created from the free-kick and another one just because we were not lucky. We also should see the fact that they had 12 corner kicks, but nothing fruitful goals," said Pellegrini, as cited Marca.

"This game was very good, especially in the first round. We look very dominant," said Pellegrini. "In the second half, we really can make a 4-1 position, but instead they conceded a 3-2 first. The kids a little depressed, but after calm returned, they can score goals again," said Chile coach's home.

Santiago Bernabeu match in a very special day for Raul. In addition to two goals scored, the game he broke the record player with the most real performances of all time. For more than 14 years of his career with Real, 32-year player recorded a 711 appearances, beyond a note in which he defended Manuel Sanchis Real as much as 710 times.