Zamoras

The battle between Prats and Cañizares for the Zamora trophy is hotting up, with the Betis man getting the advantage on Sunday after Cañi let in two for only the fifth time this season, surprisingly against bottom side Rayo Vallecano. Prats is one of only four ever-present players this season together with keepers Ricardo (Valladolid) and López Vallejo (Villarreal), and Osasuna defender Cruchaga. Most of the first choice goalies returned this weekend after no less than seven changes last week due to injury, illness, suspension and managerial decisions. Las Palmas though were still without their two first team keepers, and youngster Orlando Quintana made his first start for the club after replacing the injured Cicovic during last week's game. On the international front, it remains to be seen who Camacho chooses to accompany Cañizares for the upcoming friendly with Holland. With Casillas being dropped by Real Madrid in favour of César and Ricardo having let in more than anyone else in the first division, the on-form Molina could get a recall. He saved another penalty in the Champions League game at Arsenal on Tuesday night, his second in three games. (18.03.02)

Zamoras Games played Goals against Difference
Prats (Betis) 30 26 -4
Cañizares (Valencia) 24 20 -4
Bonano (Barcelona) 20 20 0
Cavallero (Celta) 25 26 +1
Casillas (Real Madrid) 25 27 +2
Molina (Deportivo) 28 33 +5
Unzué (Osasuna) 29 35 +6
Nacho (Las Palmas) 28 34 +6
Notario (Sevilla) 29 36 +7
López Vallejo (Villarreal) 30 38 +8
Mora (Espanyol) 22 30 +8
Lainez (Zaragoza) 22 30 +8