2005/06 · La Liga · Round 34

Real Madrid 2–1 Malaga

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WonSun 23 Apr52,195 spectatorsKick-off time not recorded

Match summary

Real Madrid beat Malaga 2–1 on 23 April 2006 in La Liga round 34 in front of 52,195 spectators. Zinedine Zidane 66' and Sergio Ramos García 89' scored for Real Madrid; Ricardo Bovio 21' replied for Malaga.

It was Real Madrid's 26th win in 33 meetings between the clubs (26 wins, 6 draws, 1 defeat for Real Madrid). Real Madrid have won the last 5 meetings. Real Madrid went into the game with a recent run of D W D D D. Real Madrid finished that season 2nd in La Liga.

Match events

21'GoalRicardo Bovio
38'Yellow cardJuan Rodriguez
58'SubstitutionEdgar for Manu
59'Yellow cardRicardo Bovio
61'SubstitutionZinedine Zidane for Júlio César Baptista
62'SubstitutionRoberto Soldado for Antonio Cassano
63'SubstitutionLitos for Counago
66'Yellow cardLitos
66'GoalZinedine Zidane · Penalty
68'Yellow cardZinedine Zidane
76'Yellow cardDavid Beckham
80'Yellow cardCícero João de Cézare ”Cicinho”
81'SubstitutionHidalgo for Ricardo Bovio
83'Yellow cardÁlvaro Mejía Pérez
85'Yellow cardGabriel
89'GoalSergio Ramos García

Match report24 April 2006

Real Madrid's Lopez Caro baulks at Beckham questions

By Frank Henriksen

Real Madrid coach Juan Ramon Lopez Caro baulked at questions over the return of David Beckham after last night's dramatic 2-1 win over Malaga.

On the morning of the game, Beckham was in the English press admitting his frustration over Lopez Caro's decision to leave him out for the previous three matches.

But the England captain was reinstalled from the start against Malaga and turned in a commanding performance.

Asked about Beckham's form, Lopez Caro would only say: "I never speak about individuals and I do not want to analyze the performance of a certain player."

"Beckham, like everyone, has worked hard and has been at a great level like the rest of his teammates who have played against Malaga and have gained this victory."

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