Camacho concern over Real Madrid display

A superb David Beckham free-kick earned Real Madrid maximum points against little Numancia yesterday.

Zinedine Zidane was brought down in the 17th minute around 25 yards from goal and his fellow midfielder lashed in a brilliant swerving set-piece.

Madrid put Michael Owen on the bench with Raul and Ronaldo chosen in attack while their other Englishman, former Newcastle defender Jonathan Woodgate, is still recovering from injury.

Owen eventually came on as a substitute for Raul midway through the second half but spurned a couple of excellent chances to double Real's lead.

Both times he was put through by Luis Figo, and although flagged offside for the first he should have beaten the keeper with the second.

"We have been able to get this result because of the clear chances we made in the first-half," said Real coach Jose Antonio Camacho afterwards.

"But at 1-0, we struggled in the second-half to keep possession and the close result made everyone nervous."

"It is important to crush an opposition when you can. We should have done that in the first-half."

"The supporters have their reasons for booing. I do not like it, but I was also disappointed with our performance."

"Some of our players need to take more responsibility. Even the veterans must take charge of the game more."