2009/10 · La Liga · Round 13.

Real Madrid 4–2 Almería

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Match summary

Real Madrid beat Almería 4–2 on 5 December 2009 in La Liga round 13.. Sergio Ramos García 31', Gonzalo Higuaín "Pipita" 72', Karim Benzema 83' and Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro 85' scored for Real Madrid; Fernando Soriano 57' and Kalu Uche 61' replied for Almería. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro 88' was sent off.

It was Real Madrid's 13th win in 16 meetings between the clubs (13 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat for Real Madrid). Real Madrid have won the last 9 meetings. Real Madrid went into the game with a recent run of W W W W L. Real Madrid finished that season 2nd in La Liga.

Match events

31'GoalSergio Ramos García
45'Yellow cardModeste M´Bami
57'GoalFernando Soriano
61'GoalKalu Uche
63'SubstitutionKarim Benzema for Rafael Ferdinand van der Vaart
68'SubstitutionHenok Goitom for Fernando Soriano
72'GoalGonzalo Higuaín "Pipita"
78'Yellow cardMichel
80'SubstitutionPablo Daniel Piatti for Albert Crusat Domene
82'Penalty missedCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
83'GoalKarim Benzema
85'SubstitutionMahamadou Diarra for Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior
85'GoalCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
86'Yellow cardCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
88'Second yellowCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
89'SubstitutionRoyston Ricky Drenthe for Xabier Alonso Olano

Match report6 December 2009

Real Madrid Sporting Director Valdano Pleased With Almeria Win

By Frank Henriksen

Real Madrid maintained their perfect record at home in the league against Almeria, and Jorge Valdano emphasized that things were moving in the right direction.

Speaking to Marca after the match, Valdano said, "Ronaldo is a very passionate man, who has a positive effect."

"His energy drives the team forward."

"But it can also make him make mistakes like taking his shirt off after scoring."

Valdano then dissected the game, continuing, "We had to fight until the end."

"If you do not take advantage on the scoreboard, they can always hurt you."

"Thanks to the fans and the talent of the team, we got the three points we deserved."

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