It’s a huge weekend for Real Madrid who are looking to get back on track in La Liga following their shock defeat to Real Sociedad two weeks ago.
And there’s no better way to overcome a defeat like that by meeting your city rivals. Los Blancos take on Atletico de Madrid tomorrow evening, and it will be another occasion to remember for Real’s goalkeeper Iker Casilas.
The 32-year-old club captain celebrates 15 years in the first team this weekend – he made his debut against Athletic Bilbao on September 12 1999. In all the matches he has started against Los Colchoneros in that decade and a half, he has been on the losing side just once – in last month’s Sopercopa defeat at the Calderon. AS pays homage to the keeper this morning and he features on the front cover of the paper.
Elswewhere, Marca looks at the record of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has netted 13 times in 16 games against Diego Simeone’s men. He should be fit to play from the start having spent the last three weeks recovering from various injury niggles. In contrast, Karim Benzema has struggled against Real’s city rivals, finding the back of the net just twice in 15 appearances.
Finally, Marca says much is expected of Chicharito if he makes his bow tomorrow night. The Mexican forward has a habit of scoring on his debut having done so for Chivas and Manchester United in the past.
Iker Casillas will always be Favorite of the Fans having said that there is strong growing support for a Capt in amongst the Midfield of play as often the team has been drifting around like lost sheep and more assertive kick ass decisions are needed around center of play
The other Goal keepers need to Play Catch up as their Game plan needs are to be met by Real Madrid also.
Hala Madrid