Real break Getafe football jinx, Valencia defeat Recreativo Huelva
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
MADRID, Oct 1 (AFP): Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster enjoyed a successful return to former club Getafe Sunday with a Sergio Ramos goal seeing the champions reclaim top spot in the Spanish first division with a 1-0 win over their local neighbours.
Incredibly Getafe, who Schuster left in the summer to join Real, had never lost at home in the league to Real but Ramos's goal on 65 minutes ended that run as Real moved a point clear of Villarreal at the summit.
Villarreal, trounced 5-0 by Real at the beginning of September, had briefly replaced Barcelona, now two points behind Real, at the top following a 1-0 triumph over Athletic Bilbao Sunday which was their 13th league victory in their last 14 outings.
Schuster singled out central defensive pair Fabio Cannavaro and Sergio Ramos for praise as they prevented a Getafe equaliser.
"The defence was sensational. Fabio Cannavaro and Sergio Ramos saved us as they have done so often in the past," said Schuster.
"The fact is we are winning games. Of course we want to play better but when you are playing every three days the important thing is to win."
Valencia also have the winning habit and recorded their fifth victory on the spin with a 1-0 win over Recreativo Huelva Sunday.
David Villa scored after just five minutes to put Valencia in front and they held the lead until the finish to move one point behind leaders Real.
Incredibly Getafe, who Schuster left in the summer to join Real, had never lost at home in the league to Real but Ramos's goal on 65 minutes ended that run as Real moved a point clear of Villarreal at the summit.
Villarreal, trounced 5-0 by Real at the beginning of September, had briefly replaced Barcelona, now two points behind Real, at the top following a 1-0 triumph over Athletic Bilbao Sunday which was their 13th league victory in their last 14 outings.
Schuster singled out central defensive pair Fabio Cannavaro and Sergio Ramos for praise as they prevented a Getafe equaliser.
"The defence was sensational. Fabio Cannavaro and Sergio Ramos saved us as they have done so often in the past," said Schuster.
"The fact is we are winning games. Of course we want to play better but when you are playing every three days the important thing is to win."
Valencia also have the winning habit and recorded their fifth victory on the spin with a 1-0 win over Recreativo Huelva Sunday.
David Villa scored after just five minutes to put Valencia in front and they held the lead until the finish to move one point behind leaders Real.