Hamburg – The German international Sami Khedira and Toni Kroos have to fear with Real Madrid to the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup. The Cup defender and leader of the Primera División, the knockout round first leg at local rivals Atético 0: 2 (0: 0).
Raul Garcia converted a penalty kick (58th minute) and Jose Giménez (76) sealed the second competitive match defeat for Real in the new year. The “Royal” sat World Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo more than an hour on the bench before being allowed for James Rodriguez on the field.
“The word crisis is a little over the top,” said Real coach Carlo Ancelotti, “But we are not satisfied and must quickly get back to win.” Kroos and Khedira could give the game Reals no pulses. Khedira saw in the 31st minute yellow card for a foul on Fernando Torres Atlético returnees.
The striker had in a long weak offensive – before the break gave the hosts no goal down – but lost and was replaced after about an hour. “His presence has brought us the enthusiasm, energy,” coach Diego Simeone said yet, “but he needs some time to adjust to his teammates.”
The Valencia CF in the national team Shkodran Mustafi sat on the bench, came against Espanyol Barcelona a laborious 2: 1 (1: 0). -victory, the Álvaro Negredo in the 86th minute from the penalty spot ensured
Villarreal won his first leg 1 : 0 (0: 0) against Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, Almeria and Getafe parted 1: 1 (0: 1). The second legs take place between the 13th and 15th January.
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