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Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid: Benzema gives Real madrid the lead in first leg

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Real Madrid were four matches away from making it to the Copa del Rey final again and the aim in the first of those, as Ancelotti said in the press room prior to the match was "taking an advantage into the second leg because the tie will be decided at the Bernabéu".<br />
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Video: Espanyol 0:1 Real Madrid | Highlights | Copa Rey 21-01-2014</h2>
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The start of the match was quite different to the La Liga match between the teams in the same stadium just over a week ago. In fact, the first half hour was very exciting and there were chances at both ends. The clearest before Benzema opened the scoring came in the 21st minute. Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball with his back to goal on the edge of the box and surprised everyone with his turn and shot, only to see the ball hit the post. The deadlock was broken four minutes later. Arbeloa crossed from the right, Bale flicked on the cross with his head for Benzema to fire the ball into the back of the net, also with a header.<br />
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The Whites already had the advantage that their coach had spoken about the day before, and now set about trying to increase their lead. They came close to doing so in the 34th minute. The scorer of the first was at the centre of things once again. The Frenchman’s shot towards the far post, following a nice piece of play between Di María and Marcelo, was just off target. Benzema had another chance to get his second three minutes later, but his shot was saved by Casilla, who was also superb in stopping Bale’s 44th-minute free-kick. The way that the Welshman hit the ball, making it dip and swerve, was close to taking the home team’s goalkeeper by surprise.<br />
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The second half started even more open than the first half, perhaps because Espanyol needed to go in search of a goal with the scoreboard already against them, and the chances kept coming. The first of them was in the 47th minute. Bale could not make the most of Cristiano Ronaldo’s cross and put his effort high.<br />
Di María put in a cross from the wing ten minutes later which the Portuguese got a head on, but the effort was wide of the mark. After the first quarter of an hour had gone, Arbeloa stole the show. The Whites’ former academy player had two consecutive one-on-ones with Casilla, who came out on top in both. The home side’s goalkeeper was having a great match, made even better with his save of Benzema’s shot towards the far post in the 67th minute.<br />
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There were no more goals, although there were lots of chances for both teams. The sixth win in as many matches in 2014 for the Whites, who kept working hard until the end and who have still not conceded a single goal this year. The tie will be decided next Tuesday at the Bernabéu.<br />
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<b>Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid</b><br />
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<b>Referee:</b> Clos Gómez<br />
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<b>Espanyol XI:</b> Casilla; R.Rodríguez, Sidnei, H.Moreno, Capdevila; Abraham, Víctor Sánchez; Lanzarote (46′), Torje (75′), Pizzi (90′); Sergio García.<br />
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<b>Goals:</b> None<br />
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<b>Subs:</b> Álex (46′), Córdoba (75′), Stuani (88′)<br />
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<b>Yellow Cards:</b> Víctor Sánchez (82′), Abraham (90′)<br />
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<b>Real Madrid XI:</b> Casillas; Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Illarramendi, Di María (73′); Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema (76′), Bale (90′).<br />
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<b>Goals:</b> Benzema (25′)<br />
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<b>Subs:</b> Xabi Alonso (73′), Isco (76′), Jesé (90′)<br />
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<b>Yellow Cards:</b> Ramos (72′)<br />
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Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid: Benzema gives Real madrid the lead in first leg

Real Madrid were four matches away from making it to the Copa del Rey final again and the aim in the first of those, as Ancelotti said in...

Osasuna 0-2 Real Madrid: Real Madrid advance to Copa Del Rey quarters

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Ballon d'Or triumph by scoring from one of his trademark free kicks as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday.<br />
Ronaldo smashed a swerving shot from 25 meters around the defensive wall and straight at goalie Andres Fernandez. The keeper tried to punch it out but ended up sending it down off the ground and between his legs into the net.<br />
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Ronaldo's 22nd-minute strike effectively sealed the contest, with Osasuna having lost the first leg 2-0.<br />
Osasuna forced Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas into a number of saves to close the half after having rarely threatened before Ronaldo's opener.<br />
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Video: Osasuna 0-2 Real Madrid (All Goal and Highlights) </h2>
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Angel Di Maria capped a quick counter in the 56th by sweeping home Jese's cross following a long run from the halfway line, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory at El Sadar Stadium.<br />
''The team looks better with every game,'' Jese said.<br />
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Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao was shown a second yellow card in the 85th and Madrid finished with nine players after substitute Alvaro Morata came off minutes later with his left eye swollen shut following a collision earlier on.<br />
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Ronaldo's 30th goal in all competitions this season - and 37th when counting those scored for Portugal - further justified the forward's pick as world player of the year ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.<br />
Ronaldo made way for Gareth Bale in the second half but the world's most expensive player made little impact.<br />
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Madrid will next play Espanyol, which eliminated second-tier Alcorcon 4-3 following a 4-2 home win on the night.<br />
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Osasuna 0-2 Real Madrid: Real Madrid advance to Copa Del Rey quarters

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Ballon d'Or triumph by scoring from one of his trademark free kicks as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0...

Real Madrid held to a draw in the Copa del Rey opener

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Real Madrid were held to a drab 0-0 at third-division Olimpic Xativa in their Copa del Rey opener on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid started their title defense with an easy 4-0 win at minnow Sant Andreu.<br />
Madrid were without suspended forward Cristiano Ronaldo and the flu-stricken Gareth Bale, but not even Karim Benzema, Marcelo, and Luka Modric going on as second-half substitutes could help them break through Olimpic's modest, yet disciplined defense.<br />
Carlo Ancelotti's team will still be heavily favored in the second leg of their round-of-32 tie at home in two weeks. But Olimpic's players went beyond merely savoring the moment, and being sure to take Madrid's jerseys as prized souvenirs.<br />
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"We have left the series wide open. Anything can happen now," said Olimpic goalkeeper Francisco Solar, who made a key save to parry Madrid's best chance by Isco Alarcon early in the second half.<br />
Olimpic installed extra seating at their La Murta Stadium and the small Valencia-based club launched fireworks before the start of their biggest game in recent memory. A moment of silence was held for Nelson Mandela.<br />
Olimpic arrived to the match with the nine-time European champion on an unbeaten run in the third division. And after Madrid's lackadaisical start, they appeared to grow in confidence they could hold their own and ended up having relatively little trouble recording their eighth straight game without conceding a goal.<br />
Olimpic's coach, Antonio Aparicio, was just proud of his team.<br />
"It was a party for everybody. My team gave a good showing and worked so hard. What more can we ask for?" Aparicio asked. "We can always say that we drew with Real Madrid."<br />
Ancelotti said Madrid's players were not accustomed to playing on the artificial turf.<br />
"It wasn't a great game, but it wasn't too bad," Ancelotti said. "I am satisfied. We don't have to be worried."<br />
Also, Celta Vigo beat visiting Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to take the advantage in their tie. Levante became the first topflight team to lose to a lower-division opponent after falling 1-0 at Huelva Recreativo, while Getafe drew 1-1 at second-division Girona.<br />
With various veteran stars injured or resting, it was a night for some of the more promising talents to shine in the wins of Atletico and Celta. Atletico coach Diego Simeone left strike duo Diego Costa and David Villa on the bench for the first hour, opting for a starting 11 with just four regular starters and featuring youngsters Oliver Torres and Javier Manquillo.<br />
It was still more than enough to overpower Sant Andreu.<br />
"This team doesn't let up for any game," said Manquillo, Atletico's promising 19-year-old right back. "We considered this cup match was like any other and we always respect our rival, no matter who it is."<br />
Raul Garcia almost scored just seconds into the match at Narcis Sala Stadium in Barcelona's northern suburbs. But he succeeded in the 13th after he volleyed Filipe Luis' out-swinging cross unmarked at the far post.<br />
Arda Turan then slotted in Manquillo's back pass in the 20th, and he scored again from a series of tightly knit passes in the 56th that included two audacious back-heeled flicks by Adrian Lopez and Garcia to set up the Turkey international. Villa sealed the victory in the 84th from a pass by Diego Costa.<br />
Celta Vigo also turned to a youth player to edge Bilbao in the day's only matchup between first-division teams. After both sides went close several times at Balaidos Stadium, Celta striker Santiago Mina celebrated his 18th birthday by scoring the follow-up of his own initial strike that Bilbao goalkeeper Iago Herrerin did well to block but couldn't hold on to in the 71st.<br />
Celta 35-year-old forward Mario Bermejo went on as a late substitute in his first action since tearing his left knee ligament in May. Recreativo defender Ruyman Hernandez headed in the winner one minute into stoppage time to down Levante.<br />
Getafe forward Ciprian Marica used a bicycle kick to fire in a poor clearance in the 38th, canceling out David Timor's free kick that gave Girona the lead in the 16th.<br />
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Real Madrid held to a draw in the Copa del Rey opener

Real Madrid were held to a drab 0-0 at third-division Olimpic Xativa in their Copa del Rey opener on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid sta...