Sunday 20 January 2013

La Liga Round Up 20/1/13

Written by Matthew Winter

Osasuna 2-1 Deportivo La Coruna
Osasuna defeated relegation rivals Deportivo 2-1 this afternoon, to move up to 18th in La Liga, overtaking Deportivo in the process. A smart finish from Kike Sola gave the home side the lead in the 25th minute, before a well worked free kick caught Deportivo unaware, allowing Nino to make it 2-0 early in the second half. Camunas did get one back for Deportivo in the 90th minute, but it was too little too late, as they subsequently fell to the foot of the table.

Man of the Match: Kike Sola

Valladolid 2-0 Real Zaragoza
Valladolid run out comfortable winners in a clash between two sides sitting in mid table.It didn't take the home side long to open the scoring when in the 12th minute Oscar miss hit shot found its way to Javi Guerra to calmly slot home from close range. The game lacked the killer second goal which finally came in the 74th minute when provider became goalscorer as Oscar swept Pena's cross into the net.

Man of the Match: Oscar Gonzalez

Atletico Madrid 2-0 Levante
Atletico took full advantage of Barcelona's slip up yesterday with a comfortable victory against this season La Liga Surprise package. The home side took the lead in the 32nd minute when Adrian Lopez's shot was deflected into the net. Atletico continued to dominate the game and wrapped up the points in stunning fashion when Koke curled the ball into the far corner leaving the keeper with no chance.

Valencia 0-5 Real Madrid 
Real Madrid swept aside Valencia in a magnificent first half display which left the home side stunned. It took Real only 9 minutes to go ahead, Gonzalo Higuain finishing off Di Maria's cross. The in a mad 11 minutes prior to half time Madrid added four. 2 a piece for Ronaldo and Di Maria saw the away side hold the 5-0 lead at the break. The second half was much less entertaining with Ronaldo spurring the chance of a hatrick with a miss from only yards.

Man of the Match Angel Di Maria

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