Seven keepers managed clean
sheets this weekend, including Gorka Iraizoz (Athletic), Leo Franco
(Atlético), Víctor Valdés (Barcelona), Ricardo (Betis),
Notario (Murcia), Toño (Racing) and Palop (Sevilla), who makes it in to
the chart for the first time this season to the detriment of Viera. The
Villarreal number one has had five clean sheets already this season, but when
he lets 'em in he lets 'em in! This time he was hit for four by Zaragoza, only
one less than the five he got stuffed for by Real Madrid on day two.
Three changes this weekend,
with Osasuna's Ricardo returning from a one match ban to take over again from
Elía, himself suspended this week, and Hildebrand and Alberto replacing
Cañizares and his ex team mate Butelle at Valencia and Valladolid
respectively. Coaches Quique Flores and Mendilibar haven't quite made their
minds up who their first choice is, although Flores at least won't have that
problem any more as he was relieved of his duties after the defeat at Sevilla
on Sunday. (29.10.07) |