Madrid Wins, Özil Gets Injured (6-2)
Real Madrid earned a comfortable 6-2 win against a Málaga side that ended the game down with just 9 men. The bad news are that Mesut Özil left the game with a probable ankle injury.
Real Madrid earned a comfortable 6-2 win against a Málaga side that ended the game down with just 9 men. The bad news are that Mesut Özil left the game with a probable ankle injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th goal for Real Madrid as Los Merengues extended the title race just a little bit longer with a 6-2 win over 9-man Malaga.
Given the controversy surrounding Jose Mourinho, Iker Casillas, and Pepe in the past week, Madridistas everywhere are looking forward to seeing their favorite team back on the pitch to let their feet do the talking.
Malaga will advance to the semifinals of the Champions League after defeating Borussia Dortmund in Germany. There was some controversy though as Malaga's second goal was allowed to stand after a missed offside call by the officials.
A goal from Malaga's Joaquín midway through the first half gave the vistiors a key away goal but Dortmund were able to even the match thanks to a bit of magical passing from Marco Reus and skillful finish from Robert Lewandowski.
Dortmund have been boosted by the return of one regular starter while Malaga are missing two key players thanks to card related suspensions.
It's all to play for in Germany as Dortmund and Malaga face off for a semi-final place after their goalless first leg.
Real Sociedad took advantage of a weakened Malaga side focused on the Champions League to open up a four point advantage in fourth place.
Mats Hummels and Jakub Blaszczykowski are absent for Borussia Dortmund, but Marcel Schmelzer returns to the side, while Malaga line up as expected.
Two of the dark horses in this year's Champions League race meet head-to-head as surprise package Malaga face the German champions at La Rosaleda.
Borussia Dortmund and Malaga's quarter-final battle ensures that the semi-final stage will feature at least one underdog team.
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