July 28, 200717 yr REAL MADRID:First half: Dudek; Ramos, Pepe, Metzelder, Torres; Diarra, Balboa, Guti, Granero, Bueno; Raúl.Second half: Codina; Salgado, Pepe, Cannavaro, Cicinho; Higuaín, Emerson, De la Red, Adrián; Saviola, Soldado.STOKE CITY: Simonsen; Delap, Matteo, Higgingbotton, Hill; Hoefkens, Polis Anthony, Rustale, Liam; Sidibe, Fuller. También participaron: Ryan, Adam, Dickenson, Rob, Buxton, Russel, Perugand, Parkin, Sweno, Wikingson.GOALS:1-0 (18'): Raúl.2-0 (74'): Soldado from a penalty.REFEREE: Mr. Adanitsch.HIGHLIGHTS: First game in Real Madrid's 2007/08 preseason. Venue: ATV Irdning pitch. Attendance: 2,000.
July 30, 200717 yr Author He began playing for the First Team last year to cover for injured players, but he quickly became one of the instrumental pieces of the team that won the League title. Because of his dedication, commitment, and talent, there's no doubt that Miguel Torres is one of the best signings -although he's been with the club for three years- Real Madrid have made. What has this preseason with the team you already played for last year been like? Very good. It's my first preseason with the First Team and I am very excited to be here. I worked hard and experienced many unforgettable moments at the end of last season, but working with the First Team from day one is very special. This is a time of adjusting and understanding the new coach's ideas. Training sessions and matches; there's nothing missing. We are training very well and very hard. We have a lot of matches ahead of us, which will only make the preseason a lot more fun. We'll continue getting into the swing of things and these games will show us where we stand. What's your main goal? My goal is to play in as many matches as possible and to contribute my bit. I came up through the youth system so I know that the first thing a youth teamer has to do is help the team. That's why I have no problem giving my best wherever the coach needs me. In all likelihood, you will continue playing on the left. I am very comfortable along the left. I am a young player who is still developing. The more positions I can play, the more chances I will get on the pitch. All I want is for the coach to be happy with my work. You played a lot for the First Team last year and won the League. Is there still that ambition to win titles? The same or more. Real Madrid always have to think about winning. On a personal level, I want to win as many titles with this shirt. The League was very important for everyone last year. The Club, the fans, and the players needed it. It was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I hope we repeat. The Champions League, though, is the biggest goal. Winning it in my second year in the First Division would be incredible. Your thoughts on the new signings? They have adjusted well. Schuster's ideas, like sharing rooms, are really helping. The new players have already become one of us. Not only were great players signed, but great people, too. They demonstrated how good they are in the game the other day. They have a lot to offer to this team, so if we had a team that won the League last year, we will be even stronger this year. We're going to make it really hard for our opponents to beat us. Another preparation match tomorrow... It's good to go up against strong teams and teams that are putting the finishing touches on their preseasons. We've just started, so it's a good way to see where were stand. We have to put all the practice and the coach's ideas into play. We want to play football.
August 1, 200717 yr REAL MADRID 0: Casillas; Cicinho (Pepe, min. 62), Ramos, Cannavaro, Torres; Diarra, De la Red (Granero, min.62), Balboa, Bueno (Guti, min.45); Higua
August 4, 200717 yr 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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