Cañizares kept uo the
pressure on Prats at the top of the Zamora's xhart with his second clean sheet
in a row as Valencia stayed top of the first division. The Spanish
international keeper has now only let in three goals in his last seven league
outings. Celta's Cavallero didn't let a goal in either, but he was unable to
finish the match after clashing with Real Madrid's Zidane and damaging his
shoulder. Pinto stepped in wearing his Mister Muscle T-shirt, but could do
nothing to stop Raúl stealing the only goal of the game near the end.
Real Madrid manager Vicente Del Bosque surprised everyone in that match lining
up with César in goal after his good performance in the midweek
Champions League match. Nobody knows whether he was just resting the young
keeper for next Wednesday's cup final, or whether it is a more permanent
change. Barcelona's manager Charly Rexach was tipped to bring back Bonano after
Reina's shaky performances, but in the end he gave him another chance against
Málaga. His opposite number Contreras was hit for five (including two
penalties), somewhat spoiling his statistics. Clean sheets too for the on-form
Molina and for Mallorca's Roa in their much needed victory at Rayo Vallecano.
Finally another penalty goal for Nacho González, his fourth of the
season. He is only one off becoming Las Palmas top scorer. Shame about the
forward line. (04.03.02) |