Van Nistelrooy: Real Madrid fans want Beckham to play

After his spectacular strike against Valencia last night, Ruud van Nistelrooy declared Real Madrid's title push was back on.
 
"The Liga will get more close if we continue in this way. It is necessary to go little by little. We have played well, but now it is necessary to think about the encounter against Bilbao," said the former Manchester United forward.

"David Beckham is a great player. The public want him here because he has played well. Today we have all played well. It is important to continue like this. If we play like this everything is possible."

Real president Ramon Calderon also said: "With this result we continue putting pressure in the fight for the Liga. I am very satisfied to see the fans excited, with wonderful goals like the first.

"People have enjoyed it a lot and that is the important thing. We have seen a very good game in which everybody has done well, players, fans and coach."