Sport News Today: Amazing series “Real” broke on the “Mestalla”

The central match 17th round of La Liga teams of examples took place on the “Mestalla”. “Real” 2015 Year started the match with uncompromising “Valencia”. However, hardly “cream” bogey such a trip. They are before the match with “bats” won 22 consecutive wins in official meetings. In the end the 2014 Madrid took the title in passing on the Club World Cup. In general, the wards Carlo Ancelotti year ended on a positive note.

No one was able to encroach on the leadership of “Real” in the Liga. Even though Madrid and missed the 16th round because of participation in the Club World Cup, they have retained the top spot. However, “Barcelona” and “athletics” are very close to the leader, but the “cream” was a game in hand.

With each round of competition “Real” discouraged all stronger. Began the impression that stop this “real” is simply impossible. But the amazing winning streak broken at Madrid “Mestalla”.

Bad luck “bats»

Mentors both teams exhibited optimum compositions. In the starting lineup “Valencia” conspicuous only the appearance of Enzo Perez, who was supposed to make his debut in the “bat”. Argentine moved to Valencia from the championship in Portugal, where he became the best player of the year.

The hosts, as promised in the video clip, from the first minute got down to business. Footballers “Valencia” is not afraid of a formidable opponent, though already in the debut nearly helped the “Real” to open an account. Already in the first minute someone from the home defenders failed rolled the ball goalkeeper Diego Alves, forcing him to run out of the gate and play as a libero.

«Valencia” did not sit on the defensive. And in the next attack the hosts earned a corner, and then Alcacer almost sent the ball into the goal from a few meters. In the episode forward “Valencia” did not have read centimeters to reach the ball. At the moment the owners even had a small advantage, and “Real” tried to get control of the ball. “Creamy” sought to reassure the opponent, but “bats” to compensate for all the flaws crazy mood of the game.

However, in the 12th minute, the hosts have created yourself into trouble. “Real” played the free kick, the defensive back Negredo, who played a very clumsy in the area of the goalie. Forward “Valencia” managed to play his hand, forcing Jesus Gil Manzano a penalty. As a result, already in the 13th minute Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring. The Portuguese sent the ball into the corner, but Diego Alves flew in the opposite direction – 0: 1!

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But this was not the end of trouble the hosts. Within ten minutes, the coaching staff, “Valencia” had to hold an emergency replacement. Piatti was damaged and lost his place Gaye. And at this time on the serious passions running high. Almost any contact completed stormy indignation on the part of the players of both teams. As a result, the referee Jesús Gil Manzano had regularly come into play. It was only in the first half, the referee showed six yellow cards! Got even Gaia, who did not have time to spend on the field and ten seconds.

As for the game, the “Valencia” in the first half missed some great moments. First Barragan managed to get out of the penalty in the back Pepe, and then Gomes from long range shot straight at Casillas. And in the last minute of the half of the “Real” played a bar. Gomes struck again from the penalty, but the ball ricocheted off the post opponent.

Comeback to “Mestalla»

Immediately after the break, “Valencia” continued the business . Again, Andre Gomes came close to leveling the score. Now midfielder “Valencia” punched in touch, but the ball missed the pole, luck continued to accompany the “Real”. However, even at 51 minutes Fortuna returned thanks for the effort the owners. And not without luck. Barragan joined the attack “Valencia” and shot into the far corner. Casillas has slumped to the side, and in the episode intervened Pepe, which could easily be called the author of the own goal – 1: 1!

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equalized, the owners decided to take a little break. Footballers “Valencia” became more cautious and “Real” went forward a large force. The main actor in the part of Madrid in these moments become Bale. Welsh in the 57th minute recalled his trademark race in the game with “Barcelona”. “Valencia” was playing in midfield penalty. One of the owners threw the ball players team-mate, and the referee took it as a rally. As a result Madrid a breakaway counter attack, which was supposed to finish Bale. But the Welshman had time to catch up Otamendi, who subcategory and knocked the ball at the last second.

Even though at this moment the “Real” and had a distinct advantage, but Madrid missed another attack on the opponent. After 64 minutes, “Valencia” has the right to the corner. Parejo hung in the area of the goalie, and Otamendi horse won the fight with Ramos. Defender “Valencia” just hit his head, sending the ball off the crossbar into the goal – 2: 1!

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Now Madrid appeared in the role of vengeance. Carlo Ancelotti immediately held a double substitution. Hese and Khedira replaced Hames and Bale. Soon appeared on the field and Hernandez replaced Benzema. But all these permutations have not saved the “Real” from defeat. At the end of Madrid created some good chances, but every time they misled accuracy. So, Ramos header from a few meters struck by the gate, and Isco hit at close range somehow miraculously reflected Diego Alves. As a result, “Valencia” has managed to keep the winning score and the winning streak was interrupted by “Real”.

The competitors approached the “Real»

After this defeat, the gap “Real” from competitors declined. A day earlier, the players’ Atletico “confidently beat” Levante “with a score of 3: 1. Now the “mattress” behind their rivals from Madrid just one point. In further fight for the title “Atletico” must now help Fernando Torres. The presentation of the “novice” “mattress” were about 45 thousand fans. Such advances shall justify Torres.

As for the “Barcelona”, the Catalans today can bypass the “Real” in the standings. At 23:00 will start the match “Real Sociedad” – “Barcelona”. While the “blue garnet” behind Real Madrid just one point. However, keep in mind that the “Real” missed the previous round, so Real Madrid will still be a game in hand.

Of the remaining events of the 17th round, we note the failure of “Villarreal”. Winning streak the team Denis Cherysheva, which amounted to five games, was lost in the guest game with “Elche”. At this time, the “yellow submarine” had to be content with only one recruited ochkom (2: 2). Cheryshev spent the full 90 minutes, but do not take a direct part in scoring his team’s attack.

«RBC Sport” conducted online broadcast of the meeting.

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La Liga. Example. 17th round

«Valencia” (Valencia) – “Real” (Madrid) – 2: 1 (0: 1)
Goals: Barragan, 52, Otamendi, 65 – Ronaldo, 14 (penalty)
Warning: Sergio Ramos, 15. Jose Gaia 23. Perez, 29. Mustafi 33. Isco, 39. Paco Alcácer, 42 Parejo, 43. Orban, 59. Carvajal, 63

January 4. 19:00. Valencia. Stadium “Mestalla»
recaps:
«Valencia» : Diogo Alves, Orban, Otamendi, Mustafa, Barragan (Feghouli 73), Parejo Perez, Andre Gomes, Piatti (Jose Gaia, 23), Paco Alcacer, Negredo (Moreno, 80)
«Real» : Casillas, Carvajal, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Isco , Kroos, Rodriguez (Khedira, 71), Bale (Hese, 71), Benzema (Hernandez, 80), Cristiano Ronaldo
Judge : Gil Manzano