Casillas important for Real in victory at Almeria – Goal.com

Real Madrid have made the twentieth victory in a row visiting Almeria. Iker Casillas came to an equalizer and Ronaldo hit in the final stage twice: 1-4

Last season Real Madrid won with large numbers visiting Almeria (0-5).. This season it was all a little less easy. In Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos the home team started well. After only three minutes Carvajal had to throw himself for a shot of Dubarbier to avoid an early goal against.

Bananas Shot ‘Isco

The first opportunity for some sloppy Madrileños was caught by Kroos. Almeria goalkeeper Ruben boxed the ball to the feet of the German midfielder, who then produced a cannonball. The leather hit the crossbar. The hardworking Almeria frustrated Real, who play after more than a half hour yet opened the scoring.

Audience Favorite Isco cut in from the left. With an apparent shot the Spanish playmaker took a number of Almeria players on the wrong foot. The ‘banana shot’ that followed, ended up in the bottom corner: 1-0. Long the guests from Madrid could not enjoy the lead. Verza brought his team shortly thereafter with a stunning volley alongside.

Ping Almeria

Cross by the home team was initially blown header by Pepe. The ball landed at Verza, who had no doubts and the leather from thirty yards on great way in the corner consummate 1-1. Also Almeria could not enjoy their goal. Three minutes after the equalizer took Bale, who was not really in the race, the second Madrid goal for his account. Cross by Kroos was against the ropes headed by the Welshman 1-2.

After the break Real hopes to expand the lead quickly and secure the twentieth consecutive victory. However, the odds were not used and Almeria was after an hour of play the perfect opportunity to let spill Real points. The home side were awarded a penalty. Marcelo Mendez tripped and that was enough for the referee to put the ball on the spot.

Ronaldo belated wake up

Verze put on for his second of the evening, but apparently it was all a bit too easy for the midfielder of Almeria. Casillas showcased with a great save. The Spanish goalkeeper kept afloat by Real boxing the ball from the left corner. Real decided the game until the final phase.

Ronaldo made ten minutes before his 24th of the season. The Portuguese star player combined with Benzema and then slid the ball into the empty goal: 1-3. Also hit number 25 was still made. Ronaldo fired a cross from Carvajal governed against the ropes: 1-4

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