BILBAO - Real Madrid failed to capitalize on opportunities to displace Barcelona , Bilbao after Atlhetic arrested . Red card Cristiano Ronaldo received forced Los Blancos had to settle for sharing the numbers 1-1 .
Away to San Mames , Monday, February 3, 2014 early morning , picking three points of Madrid 's ambition to displace Barcelona from position two , and stalking city rivals Atletico Madrid who had just seized the leadership of the standings after a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad .
Cristiano Ronaldo direct threats spread when the game had just two minutes . The world's best player off hard kick which unfortunately only a thin cross on the side of the goal , despite Bilbao goalkeeper , Gorka Iraizoz dead step .
After Ronaldo opportunities , the owner of the stadium began to offset Madrid game . Through the young midfield trio of potential , Iker Muniain , Ander Herrera , and Markel Susaeta Aritz Aduriz underpinning as the spearhead , Bilbao began to actively suppress the defense of Los Blancos .
15 minutes of action runs , it looks more active Bilbao pressing the Madrid defense playing with a 4-3-3 pattern , with Ronaldo , Benzema , and Jese Rodriguez on the front lines . Several chances were created .
As happened in the 17th minute , when Aduriz receiving feedback mature Herrera . Unfortunately, the former Valencia striker 's kick was wide . Two minutes later, turn , kick off Muniain had a first-time opportunity after receiving feedback De Marcos . However , Spain 's young midfielder chose to control the ball so that the opportunity is wasted .
Overall, the first half belonged to Bilbao arguably more concrete in the construction of any attack , unlike Madrid who looks still having trouble finding the ideal rhythm and movement between the star. Score 0-0 to close the first half of the game .
In the second half , Madrid immediately kicked and success scored by Ronaldo in the 49th minute . Unfortunately, the goal was disallowed because the referee CR7 was caught offside when receiving feedback Luka Modric stomach .
Five minutes later , Benzema 's turn to have a chance . Got a wild ball hit the foot of the Marcelo kick Bilbao defender , French striker left foot off a hard shot from the side of the penalty box , but unfortunately Iraizoz was able to save his goal .
Strenuous efforts of the retainer Madrid finally paid off in the 65th minute . Trident death Madrid in action . Benzema so opening the road , with a breakthrough bait to Ronaldo who ran on the right side of defense Bilbao . The superstar was not selfish with sending a horizontal cross to the face of goal , which then struck Iraizoz Jese to find the net . Madrid lead 1-0 .
Disadvantaged , Bilbao increase the intensity of the attacks . Changes were also made coach Ernesto Valverde with Iker Muniain and enter the exciting striker Ibai Gomez . Valverde proved accurate decisions .
Not a minute entry into the field , Gomez immediately be differentiated after a loose ball utilizing volley kick header from Sergio Ramos , came rushing into the top corner , without being able to reach Diego Lopez . This goal was not only to make the position at 1-1 , but Madrid ended the clean sheet record in the last nine games in all competitions .
Tensions exploded instantly match on 73 minutes , when the Madrid attacks . Benzema dropped due to contact with Bilbao players on the edge of the penalty box . Ronaldo was trying to influence the referee blew the whistle for the violation. However , the action was just unpleasant received from Bilbao captain Carlos Gurpegi .
Argument also had occurred , until finally thank Ronaldo who feel encouraged by Gurpegi , launched a slap . Gurpegi clever use of the momentum . He fell as if he had just received a punch , slap when CR7 relatively slowly .
The incident sparked a riot in cash . Ronaldo was again involved in a confrontation with Itturaspe are trying to defend her . Both of these players had even collided head , until finally the players from both teams look clustered .
Miguel Ayza referee was forced to take a firm decision . Itturaspe given a yellow card , while Ronaldo is considered as a trigger unrest gets tougher penalties . Straight red card ! Other Madrid players try to protest that decision , but the referee did not budge and kept on his decision .
Madrid had to continue the rest of the 15 -minute match with 10 players . This condition makes Bilbao more free press . Numerous chances were they created . As in the 85th minute , Ibai Gomez returned volley kick off , but this time Lopez swiftly brushed off the ball .
Two minutes of stoppage time , Madrid continued to come under pressure . However , until the referee blew the long whistle , no additional goals are created . Score 1-1 to close the match at San Mames heat .
For Madrid , this result is a huge loss . Apart from having lost Ronaldo , they also failed to displace Barcelona from position two . Despite having the same points , 54 , El Real must accept the reality of sitting in the top three or three points adrift of Atletico Madrid who are at the top.
As for Bilbao , these results also did not change their position in the top four of the standings with 43 points , or six points ahead of Villarreal in the top five Europa League zone alias .
Teams:
Athletic Bilbao ( 4-2-3-1 ) : Iraizoz ; De Marcos / Iraola ( 58 ' ) , Gurpegui , Laporte , Balenziaga ; Iturraspe , Mikel Rico / Benat ( 87 ' ) ; Susaeta , Ander Herrera , Muniain / Ibai ( 73 ' ) ; Aduriz
Real Madrid ( 4-2-3-1 ) : Diego Lopez ; Carvajal , Pepe , Ramos , Marcelo ; Xabi Alonso , Modric ; Di Maria , Jese / Illarramendi ( 83 ' ) , Ronaldo ( red card ( 75 ' ) ; Benzema / Morata ( 87 ' )
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PARIS - Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova continued sensation in Paris WTA event by appearing as a champion . The Russians won the title after overthrowing seed , Sara Errani .
Diving final duel in Paris , Sunday, February 2 local time , Pavlyuchenkova had to deal with the third seeded Errani . He was actually the underdog because only world ranked 26th , while his opponent , Errani ranks seventh in the world rankings issued by the WTA .
In the first set , the above prediction was proved . Errani 1-3 success menmetik remaining seven points in a row to claim the first set . The Italian is even 2-0 in the second set .
However , entering the third game , Pavlyuchenkova showed a solid performance as the display when faced fellow countryman , Mario Sharapova had better ratings than Errani ( ranked fifth ) .
Revenge in the first set is completed, after the successful Pavlyuchenkova won seven straight points to win the second set and lead 1-0 in the third set , or sets of determination .
Apiknya performance has been sustained and lead 5-3 , before finally being released Pavlyuchenkova forehand fails returned Errani . Pavlychenkova diving resounding comeback with a 3-6 , 6-2 , and 6-3 .
Paris WTA title became prime Pavlyuchenkova trophy in 2014 . In general , it is the sixth title of his career or the first since the last time the title at the Portugal Open in May 2013 .
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Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino said that Lionel Messi is now burdened with the responsibility not to score again , and the situation is favorable for the Blaugrana .
Messi before Barcelona footstool to break the opponent's goal , and has scored 96 goals in the previous two seasons .
But Martino far happy with the performance of the other strikers are shown , such as Neymar , Alexis Sanchez and Pedro were able to replace that role when Messi was sidelined due to injury .
Messi has re-sod . But Martino was pleased to see the goals generated besutannya teams split evenly , so that it can reduce the pressure on Messi .
" The most important thing is no more responsibility for Messi to score goals ," said Martino told FourFourTwo .
" It happens in every team , and there are occasions where a player has more responsibility in front of goal . But now it does not exist anymore , and this is beneficial for the team . They are associated with growing their morals . "
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20 games unbeaten Real Madrid drop out when they come to the headquarters team ranked fourth occupant Spanish La Liga Athletic Bilbao tonight .
Barcelona surprisingly went down to Valencia at Camp Nou Real Madrid until now only a point behind the top standings and had a golden opportunity to lunge into the first order though will depend on the results obtained Atletico Madrid against other strong teams Real Sociedad at the Vicente Calderon .
Los Blancos performance is rising , the last defeat they suffered in all competitions was created in late October of last year at Camp Nou and has since successfully recorded 17 wins from their 20 matches to reach the last four of the Copa del Rey plus 16 of the Champions League .
Impressive performance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema Real Madrid into a team makes the highest caste sharply in Spanish football this season with a record of 60 goals . Meanwhile Wales star Gareth Bale helped with eight goals from 14 league performance but it seems to be absent due to a foot injury against Bilbao .
Throughout 2014, the Los Merengues swept eight games without conceding , but they must be vigilant to remember Athletic had an impressive record at home this season and have never lost a match at San Memes .
Yet the history of favoring the capital team that won eight games last meeting of the two teams even scored at least three goals in each of those victories . A double Isco bring a 3-1 win at the meeting in the first half of the season , a victory that enhanced goal Cristiano Ronaldo .
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Atletico Madrid finally managed to kick Barcelona from the top of the standings after slamming Real Sociedad with the score 4-0 , in the Spanish BBVA League continued jornada 22 , Monday ( 3/2 ) early morning hrs .
Playing at the Vicente Calderon , Diego Costa cs appear so confident . Direct Atletico dominated the match from the first kick is done . Midfield duo , Koke and Jose Sosa , appeared so solid and dominating . Xabi Prieto and David Zurutuza of the Sociedad unable to move.
Although could endanger speed through Carlos Vela and Antoine Girezmann , the visitors still could not get out of the pressure of the host . Diego Costa nearly struck the ball in the 30th minute , Claudio Bravo if not swiftly keeping gawangya .
Finally broke the deadlock when Inigo Martinez poor control can be utilized Koke , before thrusting the ball to the feet of Diego Costa who stood empty . Position was well aware , 25 -year-old striker was immediately release the bait to David Villa arriving at the mouth of the goal .
With ease, the former Barcelona player is smoothly put the ball into the goal in the 38th minute Sociedad . Score 1-0 to Atletico .
Ironic , three minutes later Villa had to end the game due to injury . His position was replaced by Raul Garcia . 1-0 Keduduan unchanged until the first half ended.
In the knockout phase , the tempo of the game is still held by Diego Simeone 's side . They seemed very eager to win the fight , in order to annex the throne standings from Barca . Some chance was generated in the course of the game ten minutes . Among them through Raul Garcia and Diego Costa .
When the game started monotn host , Simeone decided to include recruits ' lawasnya ' , namely Diego Ribas . 28 -year -old midfielder was signed to replace Jose Sosa . The game of life is more manifest .
Atletico were then able to double the advantage after their striker , Diego Costa , capable of scoring in the k- 72 minutes . He was able to pull a bait Raul Garcia completed smoothly . Not long at 74 minutes , a header from Joao Miranda welcomed death corner kick goal Keko profusely pierced Bravo , 3-0 to Atletico !
Not to stop it turns out , the new players who did her comeback , Diego Ribas , show off . He changed the circumstances to 4-0 , after a hard kick one minute before the game ended Sociedad goalkeeper tore !
Atletico finally managed to close the game with a 4-0 victory , while sealing the throne Jornada Liga BBVA Spain to 22 , through a collection of 57 points .
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Barcelona - Valencia achieve brilliant results in a trip to Barcelona cage. El Che won 3-2 while giving first home defeat of the season for Los Cules.
In the match held at the Camp Nou on Saturday (02/01/2014) night, Barca and Valencia played equally strong in the first half. Goal Alexis Sanchez replied to Daniel Parejo.
In the second half Pablo Piatti Valencia ahead before bringing Messi penalty reply. Paco Alcacer Valencia hero through winning goal in minute 58.
Barca lose Jordi Alba who received two yellow cards and must be willing to accept both defeat of the season.
Azulgrana is still at the top spot with 54 points from 22 matches, but the prone position is shifted Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid who play tomorrow.
While Valencia climbed to 8th position with 28 points.
The game
Seven minutes walk game Barca already lead through Alexis . From the right side , the ball leads to Alexis in the penalty box and Diego Alves who has been out of position , was unable to reach a chip shot Alexis .
Victor Valdes in the 11th minute dismissed Sofiane Feghouli shot from distance .
At 22 minutes later to thwart the chances Alves Messi after the Argentine's shot saved by Valencia keeper it .
Valencia had another chance in the 38th minute when Jeremy Mathieu and Ricardo Costa scrambling the ball into the penalty box , but instead target the skin round the wicket .
Two minutes before halftime score 1-1 Valencia equate counterattacks built Parejo and Feghouli , then completed with measurable Parejo kick into the goal Valdes .
Four minutes after the restart Valencia back ahead 2-1 , Antonio Barragan releases crossing into the penalty box , the ball headlong Piatti and lodged in the corner of goalkeeper Valdes .
At 53 minutes to make the score 2-2 Barca after Messi penalty successfully conquered Alves . This penalty is given after a handball when the Costa considered replays the ball on his shoulder .
Alcacer! Valencia attacker brought his team were in front on 58 minutes through a hard shot from 10 yards and could not be reached by Valdes. The score to 3-2 to Valencia in 58 minutes.
Barca must play minus one person in 77 minutes after Jordi Alba referee sent off after receiving a second yellow card, for violating Feghouli.
Messi almost equalized in injury time in the second half. Plays bait 1-2 with Andres Iniesta, Messi snaking through some of the players in the penalty box but his shot the ball deviated slightly on the right side.
Score 3-2 last until the end of the game to win Valencia.
Lineup
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Jordi Alba, Sergio, Xavi (Iniesta 64 '), Cesc (Tello 77'), Pedro, Alexis, Messi.
Valencia: Diego Alves, Barragan, R. Costa, Mathieu, Bernat; Oriol, Javi Fuego, Feghouli, Parejo (Michel 90 '), Piatti (Cartabia 87'), Alcacer (Vargas 72 ')
