Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Málaga. A crowd of 19,007 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Martin  Marquez.


0.00
Real Madrid kick off the first half!
6.36
Frederico Ortega makes a simple pass to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.07
Frederico Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Claudio Butragueno.
9.12
Frederico Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.56
Ivan Moreno passes the ball forward to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny knocks the ball forward to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stavros Leandros is offside!
14.49
With great imagination, Frederico Ortega laces a weighted ball forward to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Ramos but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.02
Frederico Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis Ramos!
30.29
Pierre-Alain Pavon passes the ball forward to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.37
Martin Soto advances with the ball. Martin Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Velasco. Alejandro Velasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.46
Eduardo Marin makes a simple pass to Alejandro Velasco. Alejandro Velasco tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Haller gets down and covers it.
40.14
Dominic Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Molowny who brings the ball under control. Oscar Molowny passes the ball forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Málaga!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Málaga start the second half!
47.56
Martin Soto makes a simple pass to Alejandro Velasco. Alejandro Velasco makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Claudio Ramirez!
51.05
Martin Soto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Soto shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.53
Without breaking stride, Frederico Ortega plays the ball forward to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Felipe Marin steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
54.26
Miguel Verges flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ortega controls it well on his chest. Frederico Ortega brings the ball forward. Frederico Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.53
Antonio Farinos knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Marin. Eduardo Marin hits a low pass to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Paul Haller.
59.31
Oscar Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
61.27
Eduardo Marin flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Ramirez who takes it down. Claudio Ramirez shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.21
Pierre-Alain Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Velasco collects the pass. Alejandro Velasco shoots from long range. Paul Haller gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
67.46
Dominic Gemmell barges into Claudio Ramirez. The referee calls over Dominic Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Claudio Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.21
Gabi Cuza passes the ball forward to Alejandro Velasco. Alejandro Velasco threads the ball through to Ebi Rzasa but he's offside!
75.38
Oscar Molowny makes a probing pass to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel connects with a diving header. The shot is on target but blocked by Felipe Marin. That should have been a goal!
77.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Soto plays the ball forward to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ornelas controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Ornelas lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Antonio Farinos barges into Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.12
Pierre-Alain Pavon flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Velasco who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.22
Frederico Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Claudio Butragueno. What a great pair of hands!
87.25
Carlos Soto threads the ball through to Oscar Molowny. Oscar Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Ruiz.
89.51
Frederico Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Pavon. Pierre-Alain Pavon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Moreno.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
24.3%
43.2%
32.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Ramirez of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Claudio Butragueno (GK)
6
2.Antonio Farinos (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Ruiz (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Marin (DEF)
6
5.Gabi Cuza (MID)
6
6.Martin Soto (MID)
7
7.Eduardo Marin (MID)
7
8.Pierre-Alain Pavon (MID)
6
9.Ebi Rzasa (ATT)
6
10.Claudio Ramirez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alejandro Velasco (ATT)
7
 
12.Greg Formon (ATT)
0
13.Arnold De Haan (ATT)
0
14.Andres Camacho (MID)
0

1.Paul Haller (GK)
7
2.Miguel Verges (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Soto (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Moreno (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Molowny (MID)
7
7.Frederico Ortega (MID)
7
8.Stavros Leandros (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Luis Ramos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Bernardo Ornelas (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Carl Rabuel (ATT)
7
 
12.Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13.Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
0
14.Giampiero Iacopino (ATT)
0