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Casillas: “This team is the best group in which I lived”
Casillas admitted in the presentation of the book ‘Secrets of the Red’, written by a journalist from Radio MARCA Miguel Angel Diaz, who had the “fortune” to belong to the group that won the European Championship and recalled the moment when picked Cup Champions of Europe, which he described as “magical and special.” “This team is the best group I’ve had and I have lived. There are good vibes, no one gets angry, but not only when it was won, but long before. This was reflected and was,” said Casillas.
Real Madrid goalkeeper said that both white and FC Barcelona have the “merits” to get the league, but acknowledged that Barca have won the one-point lead he has in the table “on merit”, adding, however, still harbor “hopes” of winning the title.
“The two have made merits to win the league, but only one can win. Barcelona, in its own right, has earned that advantage and now has everything to please to take the title,” said Casillas. However, Real Madrid goalkeeper recalled the two Leagues of Tenerife, where Real Madrid was all in favor to become champion and turned to the situation, so he still has “hopes” that history will repeat itself in reverse and which may well lift the title.
“Part of our head think of the Barcelona-Valladolid, but we have to win our match against Malaga. The stakes are high Valladolid and Malaga also going to be two very difficult games for both,” said Casillas, aware that leaving them “win at Malaga and wait.”
The “Cursed Island” and the inevitable return to the past
The Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez is not any place for Real Madrid. Tenerife’s stadium will be forever in the black history of Real Madrid. Years go by and look back is a must. ‘La Isla Maldita’ of Madrid will always Tenerife, territory in which they lost two league whites who raised Cruyff’s Barcelona.
It has been nearly two decades and explained the double debacle Real Madrid on the island is like finding the formula for gunpowder. Nobody finds a coherent explanation of what happened. Ghosts and evil spirits disguised that Madrid would not win these leagues, some think.
The nightmare began on the last day of the season 91/92. The Whites won 0-2 before the half-hour mark (marked Iron and Hagi) and eventually defeated by events that remain poorly understood (3-2). García de Loza, collegiate, in the eye of the hurricane, a goal by Rocha in his goal and the most ridiculous goal in the history of Madrid. This assignment of Sanchís from midfield, the clearing and lace Buyo Pier. The Dream Team up its second league.
One year after the Madrid stumbled on the stone walk another way. Again it was the last time and again went to the League Barça Can stopping at Tenerife. Madrid fell behind in the 11 ‘with a header from Dertycia that pierced the white heart. Gracia Redondo juggled it three penalties to Madrid and Chano execute the death sentence of the meringue.
Victoria White at the last visit
It’s been 17 years since this repetition of the movie, from that second nightmare that Madrid will never forget. That spine will never disappear. From that day has passed everything. White wins, draws and two losses (3-0 in 95/96 and 4-3 in 97/98). The last visit was eight years ago and the Madrid of the ‘galactic’ won 0-2 with goals from Helguera and Figo.
Now is the Madrid of the treader Pellegrini Tenerife. Been a long time but does not seem much for some.
The fans trust the comeback against Lyon
The defeat suffered by the minimum Manuel Pellegrini’s team in France against Olympique Lyon has been a disappointment for the club and the players. Also for the fans, although they are confident that the Real Madrid lift in the back of the second round of the Champions League, go to the next round.
In a survey conducted by MARCA.com, Real Madrid fans see the white team in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. 53% of voters trust the comeback, while 47% believe they will Olympique Lyon who access the next stage.
Real Madrid have 90 minutes at the Bernabeu to overturn the 1-0 first-leg and the template calls the spirit of the comebacks to meet the target. Nights like Anderlecht and Inter in the 1984/85 season or later Borussia campaign will always be in the memory of the Real Madrid and now want the clash against Olympique be remembered for all the fans of all white.
Barn: “We will show that we are the Real Madrid”
Minded that it is one of the biggest games of the season so Matt Duke arrived at the appointment to be Real Madrid against Olympique Lyon at the Gerland stadium. The youth squad has no doubts on the chances of his team to pass the qualifying and so, saying they go to “demonstrate that we are the Real Madrid”.
After the failures of recent years in the premier club competition and glancing at the final to be played at the Bernabeu, the half white highlights in an interview published in the newspaper MARCA by Jose Luis Calderon who are “very motivated” but warn that “going to be a tough heat.
Due to the great team that has the club Real Madrid and the disappointment of years ago, The Pirate have no doubt that “the obligation to win,” something that is “convinced” because “we got the best of times.”
After finishing with a negative streak Riazor days ago, the former Getafe player expects to set aside the curse of Gerland.
The Madrid Higuain loves to 2016
If last week was the turn to Marcelo, who extended his contract until June 2015, in the coming days it could be that the turn of Gonzalo Higuain, Real Madrid with whom he is already negotiating a contract extension for three years until June 30, 2016. And that, as reported in its Tuesday edition of the newspaper MARCA, Florentino Perez seeks to tie one of the jewels of the template.

In a report by Ulises Sanchez-Flor, editor of Mark, the first contact to close a deal took place yesterday in a meeting at the Bernabeu between Jorge Valdano, Jose Angel Sanchez and representatives of the ‘Pipita’. At Real Madrid are pleasantly surprised with the performance of Higuain, since it is the top scorer of form in the twelve Liga many despite stiff competition that exists in the line of attack Real Madrid and has been several weeks away from the pitch through injury, so at the highest levels of Real Madrid want to renew almost a lifetime.
Also, the fact that Higuain is one of the players who takes less staffing and the interest of major European clubs by having their services, the last thing he was asked by Juventus yesterday, has made Real Madrid tab has moved quickly and also propose to extend for three-year contract, has offered to substantially improve their remuneration. As a reminder, Arsene Wenger also seeking to incorporate the ‘Pipita’ on ‘operation Cesc’, but it seems that the institution Chamartín not want to lose one of its jewels.
What is the best heel in the history of Madrid?
The heel of Guti to assist in Riazor Benzema has sharpened the debate: What has been the best heel in the history of Real Madrid? Many times over the last decades the white players have used this resource to complete its actions, to surprise their rivals or even to adorn. But the three that suggest the ‘taco’ paid the highest dividend that exists in football: the goal.
1953-54: Alfredo Di Stefano
In his first season at Real Madrid, ‘La Saeta Rubia “began to make clear that his signing would change many things. Di Stefano was top scorer in this league, who first conquered the Madrid since 1933. Had 28 points, but the veterans of Chamartin never forget one you did, “taco”, Atletico Madrid, who considered the Argentine rival that of whites.
1999-2000: Fernando Redondo
Another Argentine, Fernando Redondo, who was signed flag heels of last golden age of Real Madrid, in which white won three European Cups between 1998 and 2002. In 2000, in the quarterfinals of the ‘Eighth’, the ‘Prince’ threw a spur to go on Henning Berg and attend the gap on Raul, who went unmarked in the middle lane. It was 0-2 for whites, allowing them to put foot in the semifinals.
2009-10: Jose Maria Gutierrez ‘Guti’
Real Madrid went to Riazor, which held more than 18 years without winning. Barn ahead of whites in the opening minutes, and in a counter, Benzema endorsed the superiority visitor to take an outrageous goal from Guti assistance. The Madrid, only to Aranzubía, subtly let her back to the arrival of French, which defined with solvency.
Van Nistelrooy says farewell to the Bernabeu
Ruud Van Nistelrooy received an emotional farewell to Real Madrid, following his recent move to Hamburg in the run of the game that pitted the all-white outfit with Malaga, in which the Bernabeu gave the Dutchman a standing ovation in appreciation of his years in merengue all.

During the ceremony, at which were present Florentino Perez, Jorge Valdano and the captain in this match Guti, the striker received a commemorative trophy, and managed not to shed a tear before they start their journey in the Bundesliga.
Kaka and Benzema see the light in Albania
Before starting the second half, tied the score in a while, the light disappeared from the national stadium in Tirana, caused by a failure of two safety fuses in the cab lines. Real Madrid’s visit represented a historic event for the fans Albanians, who awaited the resumption of the game, almost an hour and a half later, speculated that the definitive suspension of the meeting.

The Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini took the commitment to give one minute of football players with far less involvement during the course. Dudek, Metzelder, and Raul Gago, Granero and ‘Guti’ left home along with Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo, they are bound by contractual requirements.
An excessive rest
The white display difficult match from the beginning. When two minutes a cross from Brazilian Dos Santos took advantage to beat Dudek Xhafaj. Real Madrid took control of game against a rival youth soccer players comprising, facing its second season in the First Division. Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo wasted clear chances to score. Although the final leg of the first half, Kaka Ronaldo took advantage of a center to establish the tie.
The second half saw the start of a new party. Hour and a half after the players reached the locker room, returned to the field. As the light came back. The changes were multiplied on both computers and white rule intensified.
France’s Karim Benzema was the most active. Aim but lacked much of a match dominated by the visitors box, only disturbed by the rapidity of Dos Santos, who buzzed white behind. With ten minutes remaining, ran the connection between the attacker Guti and Gaul. The Madrid attended his companion, who slid the ball into the net to record victory in the first Spanish and Real Madrid’s historical presence in Albania.
The father of Channels: “It is nice and cozy, but we must be careful for his 18 years”
Angel Canales, father and representative of Racing Santander player Sergio Canales has become an object of desire of teams like Real Madrid, Villarreal, Sevilla and Barcelona, reviewed the status of your child in the program ‘Intermediate’ Radio BRAND.
“It’s nice and pleasant (out in the media) but we must be careful for his 18 years. We must keep our feet on the ground, be cautious and go slowly. We must look after and take a little pressure. He needs help to digest the media pressure. ”
Angel assumes that everything is going too fast and will not affect him, given his youth. “Maybe everything is going too quickly. Those of us around our duty to not give much importance to what was said. For days the press try not to be on the table. We try to lead a normal life, taking the feet on the ground, “he adds.
Recognizes that several teams are interested in it
His father acknowledged that “many have called the door of the family channels … the future, we’ll see.” He continues: “He has spoken to some teams but also for Racing, which is a serious possibility. The idea of following in the Racing to our minds. The fundamental issue is the sport in the next two years will mark what level will and for that you need minutes, “he says.
Minutes is to have the key to the case for Angel. The important thing is that Sergio plays. No matter how great the team if there is no chance of playing does not interest us. The next two years are important, now is starting to get his head right now, “he says.
Sergio out of contract with Racing on June 30 and his father hopes the issue will be resolved soon. “I hope it is resolved soon because this situation is not good for Sam, let’s try to decide as soon as possible, of course. It is not easy because the decision is important and hopefully get it right.”
A creative player
What would not appreciate was the delay of Racing in making its proposal to extend the contract. “Racing as it has been believed that it should be. It could have been resolved before but not for me to value,” settled.
Finally, when asked about the qualities of his son, Angel with a clear goal: “He has very good vision of the game, print a lot of speed to the ball and one second ahead is clear what is going to do. He is a player of creation but needs to improve defensively, “
FC Barcelona won finally in 2010
FC Barcelona has struck hard Sunday Tenerife (5-0), in closing day of the 17th for his first victory in 2010 and remained head of the Spanish Championship, before the Real Madrid and Valencia.
Soccer must have seemed cruel to players of Tenerife, who have created three great opportunities in the first quarter of an hour, including a shooting over the bar Alfaro (5th). But facing the Barça de Guardiola, better not miss.

Lionel Messi
After this initial flurry, Barça ended up taking the measure of his opponent. Altruism Bojan (triple changer) and the immense talent of Messi (scorer three times) did the rest.
Barça was ultimately imposed 5-0 (goals from Puyol and cons Luna’s camp) and forget his disappointing draw against Villarreal (1-1) and defeat against Sevilla Cup (2-1).
Under the snow, Real Madrid (2nd), with Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo holders, has not slipped against one of his pet peeves home, Mallorca, beaten 2-0.
Real did this time has left no chance with the 8th minute goal in the 11th League of essential Gonzalo Higuain, a superb curling shot from the left.
Granero in the second half confirmed the dominance of players Manuel Pellegrini (50th), very comfortable with the ball.
Valencia, Xerez wide winner of its 10th game (3-1), has confirmed its third place with five points ahead of FC Sevilla, still beating.
Valencia was imposed at the bottom of the league through its international Mata (10th), Silva (33th) and Marchena (69th). Xerez, who has won only one game this season, was leveled by Calvo (25th).
Seville goes wrong
Behind Barca and Real, a notch above, Valencia, best team outside (22 points out of 27), take the plunge in Seville, beaten Saturday in his stage by Santander.
The Andalusian club, too naive defense has also been a victim of the shape of the dazzling little gem of Racing, Sergio Canales, who scored twice in a lavish stage Sanchez-Pizjuan angry (26th and 38th).
The Andalusian club but returned to score in the second period, Romaric (62nd) and would have equalized without Coltorti an excellent front line of Santander.
Seville, on course to eliminate Barca King’s Cup, going badly in La Liga, three defeats in a row, including two at home. The team of Manolo Jimenez is coupled to the classification by Deportivo La Coruna, winner of Osasuna (1-0) and new 4th.
The opposite for Atletico, about to say goodbye to the Cup but went much better in the Championship.
Three days after sinking (3-0) at Recreativo Huelva (D2), Atletico responded by correcting outside Valladolid (4-0).



