The Portuguese skipper scored the only goal for Real Madrid during the game against Celta Vigo, but Los Blancos lost the game 2-1, with the tie now to be decided in the second leg.
Real Madrid were recently involved in the Copa del Rey action as they turned their focus to the Cup competition, after winning their respective Spanish La Liga fixture against Valladolid.
The Spanish champions are currently in all sorts of trouble as they are not even close to retaining their La Liga title, as they trail behind their arch-rivals, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, and their local-city rivals, Atletico Madrid.
Since Real Madrid are widely considered to be out of the Spanish La Liga title race, they are expected to be concentrating on the Cup competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Rey.
However, their recent encounter against Celta Vigo did not allow them to take the all-important win and they lost the game 2-1, with the second leg still left to play.
Since the Spanish champions could not do much to win the game, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, it will be easier for Real Madrid to turn the tie round as they have an away-goal advantage over their opponents.
“The goal from Cristiano Ronaldo keeps us in the running to qualify, although it was a shame not to score another.”
“They made it tough and were very effective. Celta plays football very well and it was a complicated match.”
“This year the other teams are really putting the pressure on in our away matches. We’re confident we’ll fight our way back in the Bernabeu with the support of the fans.”
Los Blancos are currently in the round of 16 along with other strong Spanish La Liga teams, and since they are already out of the Spanish La Liga title race, they are expected to win the Cup this time as Jose Mourinho is expected to target the UEFA Champions
League and the Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid will now play Celta Vigo at the Bernabeu, and it is a must-win situation for them in the Cup tie.
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