Monday 23 April 2012

LA LIGA: Ronaldo Steal the Show with a Late Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Barcelona won the match for Real Madrid and perhaps the La Liga title. The Catalans has now lost two games in a row and suddenly their defense as well as attack is a concern for the side.
Thanks to strikes from Sami Khedira and Cristiano Ronaldo, Real now lead the Spanish league by seven points with only four matches in hand, and almost puts an end to Barcelona's hopes of a fourth consecutive crown.
The visitors struck the opening goal in the 17th minute as Valdes spilt Pepe's header and German midfielder Khedira was there to pounce and slide it in from around two yards out.
Barcelona could have reacted well when Messi's sublime through-ball found Xavi but he dragged his effort wide when he had only Casillas to beat. Further, the home side attempt for an equalizer continued in the second half as Tello and Xavi fired shots on goal; however neither effort was on target.
Pep Guardiola introduced Alexis Sanchez with twenty one minutes left and this move paid him instant result. Adriano's follow-up shot was deflected and splendidly palmed away by Casillas, but Sanchez was absolutely prepared to turn it in.
The visitors had the last laugh, as Ronaldo struck the second goal for his team and final goal of the match. An excellent through-ball from Ozil, accurate pass and Ronaldo who struck a right footed finish from a difficult angle on the right side.
Since May 2009, that's the first time that the Catalans has lost back-to-back games, and it is their first home league defeat of the season.

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