Zamoras

A bit boring at first we suppose, the keepers' table. Well they've only played one game, so little to talk about. Five keepers kept clean sheets,and another five only let in one goal, so they are our early leaders. We have kept the same order as last season's final chart, which means that Cañizares (who else) already heads our table. It remains to be seen whether his new manager Rafa Benítez will play in the same fashion as Héctor Cúper, but if he does there is no competition for the Zamora trophy this season. Of the top five, Nacho González is worthy of a mention for his penalty save against Mallorca's Luque. That would have put them behind, but inspired by his performance his tem went on to spring the surprise of the day, running out 0-3 winners against the Champions League side. There are two new names in the chart, with Kike from Alavés taking over from Herrera (who served a brief ban for minor passport irregularities) and Barcelona's new signing Bonano making his debut in the Spanish league. Some old faces have gone, including Real Madrid's Illgner, who retired, and Rayo's Kasey Keller, who has moved on to Spurs. Esteban (Oviedo), Ceballos (Racing) and Burgos (signed by Atlético Madrid) will be plying their trade in the second division this year, but not so Numancia's Nuñez, who fell foul of the three non-EU limit and has had to leave the club. (27.08.01)

Zamoras Games played Goals against Difference
Cañizares (Valencia) 1 0 -1
Molina (Deportivo) 1 0 -1
Cavallero (Celta) 1 0 -1
Nacho González
(Las Palmas)
1 0 -1
Kike (Alavés) 1 0 -1
Mora (Espanyol) 1 1 0
Casillas (Real Madrid) 1 1 0
López Vallejo (Villarreal) 1 1 0
Lafuente (Bilbao) 1 1 0
Bonano (Barcelona) 1 1 0