The trainer has hailed his players following their latest victory in the Liga BBVA and has suggested that his side were the better team on Saturday.
Malaga CF head coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pellegrini, has taken out time to discuss his side’s victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga this past weekend.
According to the Chilean mentor the Blue and Whites played remarkably throughout the fixture and have every right to proud of their recent exploits. The Andalusian outfit played host to the nine-time European champions this Saturday.
The match that took place at La Rosaleda Stadium saw the hosts overcome Jose Mourinho’s men with a score of 3-2. It was a triumphant night for Los Boquerones as they performed remarkably throughout the fixture.
The home side in the first half after a strike by Isco. The goal was followed by an own goal by Sanchez which brought Madrid on level terms with their opponents. As the match progressed two goals by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roque-Santa-Cruz-c31778 gave Malaga the lead which was enough
to see them through.
A late goal by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 only provided consolation for Los Blancos as they could not overwhelm their opponents.
"They had a couple of clear, early chances and that was no way to start the game, but then we had a great second half. We made a difference in the game and on the scoreboard," Pellegrini concluded.
"It is a joy to finish the year because it has been a brilliant year for us in Champions League, finishing the group stage unbeaten. Between Champions League success and beating Real Madrid, it is a joy to know we have given satisfaction to the fans."
"I hope that the problems off the football field are resolved and we can finish the fight in this year's Champions League and qualify for European competition at the end of the season."
After the victory, Malaga moved just 2 points close to the 3rd place. Real Madrid are at the 3rd place in the Spanish La Liga standings table. They are 16 point behind http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 who remained undefeated this season so far.
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