The UEFA President was present in the stands as Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid thrashed Espanyol 5-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
A combined effort from Los Blancos players saw the capital club triumph over a hapless Espanyol in Madrid. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sami-Khedira-c32325 gave the hosts a 2-0 lead before half-time.
It was then left for South American duo of Gonzalo Higuain and Kaka, who combined together after the interval to take home the plaudits. Higuain scored a brace as he profited from Kaka’s assists, while the Brazilian international got on the score sheet
with his argentine counterpart supplying the pass.
UEFA President, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michel-c25453 Platini, witnessed the ruthless Real Madrid attack from the presidential balcony of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and was awed by the footballing extravaganza.
Platini singled out Los Blancos midfielders for praise, being pleased with the high tempo at which they operate.
The attackers and backline personnel were not forgotten by the European footballing authority’s supremo, who praised them for their due diligence in their respective roles.
"I thought the game was over when Real Madrid were winning 2-0. The team has a very good midfield and performs at a high level. The defence gave a serious performance and the front line has a lot of class."
Platini shared his opinions about the potential La Liga winners in the current campaign, stating that this season the balance is tipped in Real Madrid’s favour. Continuing on the topic, he praised Real Madrid for their affect on European football.
"I think Real Madrid have a greater chance to win the Spanish league than http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 this year. Real Madrid invented modern football, won the European Cup five straight years and is the best club in the world. It has mythical status, it is an ideology...
It is magic."
With UEFA Champions League resuming a fortnight ago, Platini predicted a difficult route for the surviving teams. Real Madrid drew their first leg against CSKA Moscow and the two teams will play the second leg on Wednesday, 14th March, 2012.
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