He also had praise for Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Portugese striker was the only player guaranteed a place in the Madrid starting 11.
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Under Ancelotti, the Ronaldo-Benzema duo led Real Madrid’s 10th European Cup-Champions League title, after which the Italian coach was dismissed after a disappointing second season for him.
Jurgen Klopp’s debut didn’t disappoint in terms of his exuberance, as the German manager watched over an entertaining but goal-free match at White Hart Lane.
Ronaldo scored his 11th goal in all competitions this season. The action kicks off within minutes.
Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett has received an apology from a Spanish radio station after they reported that the world’s most expensive footballer was considering sacking him.
Villarreal, the surprise early front-runners, slipped to third but can reclaim the lead with a win at home to fourth-placed Celta Vigo on Sunday, when Atletico Madrid, who are fifth, play at Real Sociedad. A real opportunity for the substitute Ghilas to score for the visitors as he latches onto a pass and, with just Navas to beat, he tries to lob the ball over the goalkeeper, who manages to make a block.
Levante tried tirelessly to find a way back into the match but they lacked the quality to carve open what was a slightly shaky Madrid defence.
“Rafael Benitez is a methodical coach and I very positively appreciate his work”.
A late goal by Jackson Martinez crushed hopes of a win for the new boss; yet, he may take a few solace from the fact it was the first goal by Real Madrid away at Atleti in over 600 minutes of football. Real win La Liga.
Considering Benitez has won La Liga, the Champions League, Europa League and various domestic cups all over Europe, while his “rival” has only secured the Irish first division with Limerick, we can’t really tell why Allardyce is picking a fight with a managerial heavyweight.
Marcelo (Real Madrid): The Brazilian full back was magnificent all afternoon. Apart from the current Real Madrid manager, Arsene Wenger was also targeted by the Englishman.
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“The Real Madrid dressing room is much better than people think”.
