Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid get a comfortable victory at the Stadium Santiago Bernabeu 5-1 against Athletic Bilbao. Week 37 of the Spanish League, the penultimate game of the season, and despite the victory, Barcelona remains leader by a single point, 96, after their victory in Seville.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the score with a penalty shot at the 22nd minute, but Yeste equalized at minute 40. The other goals were by Higuain, 77 ‘, Sergio Ramos, 79′, Karim Benzema, 81 ‘, and Marcelo, in the 88th minute.

The First 45 minutes where of real uncertainty. Real Madrid faced a team with historical coats of arms, but which have not served to stay afloat in recent seasons, where they lacked qualifications and preferences.

Despite the advantage in the score Bilbao did not change, Francisco Javier Yeste, with a powerful low shot beat Casillas to tie the game. Furthermore, Pellegrini had left on the bench Kaka and thus creativity,the weapon to the front of the game which caused lack of opportunities. Barn and Gago lacked inspiration, Cristiano Ronaldo was hardly noticed, Marcelo viewed was viewed with frustration.

The second half was another game in the Bernabeu. Real Madrid came out with the conviction marked with an attack that was led by Kaka. Iker Casillas had to work harder and look out for the constant bombardment of Bilbao. The match ended 5-1 in favor of Real Madrid. However, despite the victory Real Madrid is still in second place under the leader Barcelona.

MADRID, Spain, Feb. 26, 2010 .- Manuel Pellegrini, the Chilean coach of Real Madrid, praised the party that made the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo against Villarreal and, after glossing over its dispute with Xabi Alonso for throwing a penalty, said “Always working to be a major player.”

Real Madrid coach sees Cristiano Ronaldo at his best this season. Rating each workout and the level which is offering at the meetings, Pellegrini said that Portuguese is in great physical condition.

“Cristiano Ronaldo did a very complete game against Villarreal. He did everything he could ask a player in the field: goals scored, got good centers, made him a penalty, did not stop running. It was a complete game. I’m glad for him, because he is always working to find ways to be a major player on the team, “he told a news conference.

And Pellegrini believes that’s it’s the perfect time to exploit the qualities of his player, benefited by the rest that took two months of injury when he damaged an ankle against Olympique Marseille in the group stage of Champions League. “He has not played much over the year. So right now I see him physically whole.

Pellegrini has warned his locker room to relax in danger of visiting a team from the lower area of classification, such as Tenerife.

“We have prepared the party of Tenerife giving it the importance it has. It is a very complicated team to Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, and playing good soccer. Be making a big mistake to think that we will rout and that we have secured three points” he said.

Manuel Pellegrini coach of Real Madrid discussed with the media the return of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. After completing the two game suspension Pellegrini said ” Cristiano is conscious of his mistakes and of his virtues.”

“I don’t know if someone told him to look at the referee in the eyes. The best he can do is play like he does in every game” said pellegrini.

” He got involved in an action that takes place three times per week. However, because it was him they give more importance. He has a winning attitude and it was unfortunate that he was involved in that action. Nonetheless, he is conscious of his errors and of his virtues” Pellegrini commented.

Pellegrini included Cristiano Ronaldo in the list of soccer players that will face Xerez this coming week. We expect to see Ronaldo as a started this week’s match against Xerez.