Ronaldo lifts Real to Cup win - 7M sport

Ronaldo lifts Real to Cup win



I have a say

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by YAHOO Sport

MADRID, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored as holders Real Madrid beat third tier Ponferradina 2-0 away in a King’s Cup last-32, first-leg match on Tuesday, slightly easing the pain of their ‘Clasico’ defeat by Barcelona.

Jose Callejon gave a weakened Real the lead after 30 minutes, but they struggled to find a second against determined hosts and had defender Raul Albiol sent off for a second booking in the 70th.

The world’s most expensive player, Ronaldo, criticised for his poor showing in Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Barca, sprinted away to add a second in the 74th and was substituted soon after.

Valencia, the 2008 champions, were held to a 0-0 draw at another Segunda B (third tier) side, Cadiz. There were 11 other first legs still being played on Tuesday.

The second legs are scheduled for next week.



Attention: Third parties may advertise their products and/or services on our website.7M does not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of their contents.
Your dealings with such third parties are solely between you and such third parties and we shall not be liable in any way for any loss or damage of any sort incurred by you.