الأحد، 28 فبراير 2016

La Liga News: 28 February 2016; Atletico Madrid Win Derby, Nolito Scores in Celta Vigo Victory

Atletico Madrid win at Real Madrid through Antoine Griezmann - ESPN FC
Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat as Real Madrid coach as Antoine Griezmann gave local rivals Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman struck in the 53rd minute to inflict a fourth league derby defeat in six games on the Merengues, who have not managed to beat their local rivals in the Primera Division since 2013.

Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico: Five talking points as Real lose ground in title bid | Sky Sports
Real Madrid's title aspirations were dealt a huge blow as they slipped to a damaging 1-0 home defeat to Atletico in the Madrid derby on Saturday. Los Rojiblancos were their usual resolute selves, as they kept Real at bay and caught them on the counter, with Antoine Griezmann grabbing the winner early in the second half.

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'If everyone was as good as me, maybe we would be first' - Goal.com
Speaking to Marca later, Ronaldo attempted to clarify his comments, saying that he was speaking about his teammates' physical levels and not their levels of performance on the field. "I meant the physical level, I am no better than anyone else," Ronaldo told the Madrid-based newspaper. "When I say that I mean the physical level, not in the game. I am not better than any of my teammates."

Cristiano Ronaldo berates Real Madrid team-mates: 'You're not at my level' | Sky Sports
Third-place Real were without several key first-team players as Antoine Griezmann's goal won the game and extended second-place Atletico's lead over them to four points. Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Pepe all missed out, while Karim Benzema was forced off with a hip injury late on, and Ronaldo insisted it is "not the same" when squad players come in.

Diego Godin responds to arrogant Guti after Atleti beat Real - ESPN FC
A triumphant Diego Godin has hit back at former Real Madrid player Guti after Atletico Madrid's 1-0 win at the Bernabeu on Saturday. The ex-Madrid midfielder pulled no punches earlier in the week, insisting that no player on Atleti's roster had what it takes to break into Los Blancos' starting XI.

Zinedine Zidane laments showing after damaging loss | Sky Sports
Real never really looked like penetrating the formidable Atleti rearguard, as they were caught on the counter-attack by Antoine Griezmann, who netted the winner to secure Diego Simeone's men a third successive league win on their city rivals' turf.

Nolito makes up for lost time with winning goal - ESPN FC
Nolito scored his first goal in almost three months to give Celta Vigo a barely deserved 1-0 victory at Getafe. The Madrid outfit spurned a series of goalscoring chances in either half but the Spain international came off the bench after the break to grab the three points for his side, turning the ball in from close range on 71 minutes.

Back-to-back wins for Espanyol - ESPN FC
Espanyol eased their relegation fears by coming from behind to beat fellow strugglers Sporting Gijon 4-2 and record two consecutive league victories for the first time since September. The Catalans move four points clear of Sporting thanks to the victory while the Asturians still occupy the final relegation spot, missing out on a chance to exit the bottom three.

Manucho inspires Vallecano comeback - ESPN FC
Manucho fired a second-half double as Rayo Vallecano fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Primera Division rivals Real Betis. The Angola international, a half-time substitute, struck twice within six minutes of the second half to cancel out Ruben Castro's first-half brace for Real Betis as Rayo extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Málaga - ESPN FC
Imanol Agirretxe stepped off the bench to rescue Real Sociedad with a late equaliser in a 1-1 home draw against Primera Division rivals Malaga. Striker Agirretxe, a 74th-minute replacement for Bruma, applied a thumping finish to a knockdown following a late free-kick to cancel out Duje Cop's second-half opener for Malaga.



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