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Guti and Saviola "We're on the right path. We're in sync but still have to improve physically" Guti and Saviola were two of the goal-scorers on Friday night. Both agree that the hosts' two goals hurt the Madridistas, but that the team responded perfectly in the second half. Saviola: "I am very happy and I hope it's the first of many goals with this shirt. We played a very good second half. We were in sync and it's logical that we're not in peak physical form, but we're on the right path." "You have to remember that they have already played many matches in their League and we're just getting started. We did know that we just had to go out there and play football. The team will be in better physical form as days and matches go by. Today you got to see the start of some important things, but we all have to be at 100% and in perfect health for when the important matches begin. As for now, we have to believe in our football and the team. We cannot get over-confident because it's not easy to defeat every team, but we are good." Guti: "The two goals in the first 15 minutes knocked the team out of whack a little. We're a team that hasn't been together for very long and we are only about 10 days into our preseason. We were up against a team that has already played 19 League matches and we knew the opening minutes would be difficult. They were very strong and faster than us at the start, but we were later able to control the match, and that's what counts. We made a radical change in the second half." "I play in position I am comfortable playing in and where I like to play. Having the confidence of the coach makes everything so much easier, and it makes us all happy when things turn out well. We're on the right track." "Sunday's match against PSV will be a challenge for us and being in the best form possible is all I am hoping for. We have to take each step at a time. It is very important that we be in the best conditions possible to start the League against an always-tough Atleti. That will be the beginning of a new stage. It's important to stay confident because, although we didn't deserve to lose 3-0 in Hanover, we did. A victory such as this one makes us all a little calmer."

LOKOMOTIV: Ryzhikov; Samedov, Ivanovic, Asatiani, Spahic; Odemwingie, Hurenka, Bilyaletdinov; Hurenka; Traore, Vanbaev. Jugaron también: Vinicius Pereira, Kontsedalov, and Maminov. REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Pepe, Metzelder (Ramos, min.45), Torres; Diarra, Guti, Granero (Saviola, min.45), Bueno (Balboa, min.45); Higuaín (Baptista, min.69), Soldado (Raúl, min.45). REFEREE: Lubos Michel. Booked Spahic. GOALS: 1-0 (min.3): Ivanovic header. 2-0 (min.21): Traore capitalises on Iker Casillas clearing mistake. 2.1 (min.52): Guti shot from front edge of box. 2-2 (min.53): Guti pass and Higuaín finisher. 2-3 (min.62): Saviola penalty. 2-4 (min.89): Guti-lead counter. 2-5 (min.90): Saviola assist to Balboa. NOTES: Third preseason match for Bernd Schuster's team. First Russian Railways Cup match for Real Madrid.

LOKOMOTIV: Ryzhikov; Samedov, Ivanovic, Asatiani, Spahic; Odemwingie, Hurenka, Bilyaletdinov; Hurenka; Traore, Vanbaev. Jugaron también: Vinicius Pereira, Kontsedalov, and Maminov. REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Pepe, Metzelder (Ramos, min.45), Torres; Diarra, Guti, Granero (Saviola, min.45), Bueno (Balboa, min.45); Higuaín (Baptista, min.69), Soldado (Raúl, min.45). REFEREE: Lubos Michel. Booked Spahic. GOALS: 1-0 (min.3): Ivanovic header. 2-0 (min.21): Traore capitalises on Iker Casillas clearing mistake. 2.1 (min.52): Guti shot from front edge of box. 2-2 (min.53): Guti pass and Higuaín finisher. 2-3 (min.62): Saviola penalty. 2-4 (min.89): Guti-lead counter. 2-5 (min.90): Saviola assist to Balboa. NOTES: Third preseason match for Bernd Schuster's team. First Russian Railways Cup match for Real Madrid.

LOKOMOTIV: Ryzhikov; Samedov, Ivanovic, Asatiani, Spahic; Odemwingie, Hurenka, Bilyaletdinov; Hurenka; Traore, Vanbaev. Jugaron también: Vinicius Pereira, Kontsedalov, and Maminov. REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Pepe, Metzelder (Ramos, min.45), Torres; Diarra, Guti, Granero (Saviola, min.45), Bueno (Balboa, min.45); Higuaín (Baptista, min.69), Soldado (Raúl, min.45). REFEREE: Lubos Michel. Booked Spahic. GOALS: 1-0 (min.3): Ivanovic header. 2-0 (min.21): Traore capitalises on Iker Casillas clearing mistake. 2.1 (min.52): Guti shot from front edge of box. 2-2 (min.53): Guti pass and Higuaín finisher. 2-3 (min.62): Saviola penalty. 2-4 (min.89): Guti-lead counter. 2-5 (min.90): Saviola assist to Balboa. NOTES: Third preseason match for Bernd Schuster's team. First Russian Railways Cup match for Real Madrid.

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Gago & Cicinho to Realmadrid.com "Our priority is to win every title this season" Fernando Gago rejoined the squad yesterday, while Cicinho has been training with the team for two weeks and has completely adapted to the training routine. They both share the same ambition for the forthcoming season. Gago "I'm quite relaxed and happy for coming back to work. I just got back so I can't really comment on the work Schuster is doing, but I am aware that he wants the team to attack and to keep ball possession as much as possible." "Real Madrid's priority is to win every title. I am ambitious and I want to win everything." Cicinho "We've been working hard these past couple of weeks and the team is gradually looking better. We will try to win the game tomorrow. We are not too worried about our first defeat. The coach told us this was normal because Hannover 96 had been working much longer than us. It is still too soon to draw any conclusions, but we have to improve." "We are a great team and all the men are very anxious to play. We will be in optimum form by the start of the League." "I only think about doing a good job. It would be great to face Milan next season, but I'd rather avoid playing against Kaká because he is a brilliant player." "We will try to win at all costs or at least to play very well, bearing in mind that we are still in the preseason."

Gago & Cicinho to Realmadrid.com "Our priority is to win every title this season" Fernando Gago rejoined the squad yesterday, while Cicinho has been training with the team for two weeks and has completely adapted to the training routine. They both share the same ambition for the forthcoming season. Gago "I'm quite relaxed and happy for coming back to work. I just got back so I can't really comment on the work Schuster is doing, but I am aware that he wants the team to attack and to keep ball possession as much as possible." "Real Madrid's priority is to win every title. I am ambitious and I want to win everything." Cicinho "We've been working hard these past couple of weeks and the team is gradually looking better. We will try to win the game tomorrow. We are not too worried about our first defeat. The coach told us this was normal because Hannover 96 had been working much longer than us. It is still too soon to draw any conclusions, but we have to improve." "We are a great team and all the men are very anxious to play. We will be in optimum form by the start of the League." "I only think about doing a good job. It would be great to face Milan next season, but I'd rather avoid playing against Kaká because he is a brilliant player." "We will try to win at all costs or at least to play very well, bearing in mind that we are still in the preseason."

Higuaín to Realmadrid.com "Every day we improve a little" Real Madrid's young striker doesn't forget about how he missed three clear chances against Hannover 96; he continuosly says he was too hasty. It is very rare to hear such self-criticism in football nowadays. The Argentine, like his teammates, wants to be in optimum for for the Spanish Super Cup. How do you feel about the new style you are training for? I feel good about it. The other day I had clear chances on goal, but I missed them because I was too hasty. I still have a lot to learn and I must continue working hard in the preseason in order to be ready for the first Super Cup game against Sevilla. The team's style is changing... The coach wants this team to attack all the time, and that's how Real Madrid should be anyway. We should always do our best to win. If we keep possession of the ball we'll eventually play very well and score more goals. Is being cool headed the key? Yes, we shoudln't be hasty. We must do what the coach asks of us. We naturally didn't like to lose against Hannover 96, but this is the start of the preseason and we've been working only for a few days. People should be calm; every day we improve a little. The team has a vigorous attack... Yes, we did well to dribble past their defenders. I didn't score, but we created chances and that's the most difficult thing to do. I know I'll soon score goals. We only have a few days to get fit for the Spanish Super Cup. We are a great team and we have many creative and fast players. The important thing is to reach an optimum physical form. We have to take advantage of the quality of players capable of giving the perfect assist, such as Guti and Raúl. If things go well we will be strong contenders for every title this season.

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