Andres Kudacki Andres Kudacki
REAL MADRID MIDFIELDER Xabi Alonso said the Supercopa de Espana was “still open” after a 1-1 draw in the first leg against Atletico Madrid last night.
James Rodriguez’s 81st-minute opener was cancelled out by Raul Garcia’s goal as Atletico took the upper hand heading into Friday’s second leg.
Alonso wondered what could have been but said the tie was still open for both teams despite the draw at The Santiago Bernabeu.
“They [Atletico] demanded a lot of us and are very compact. It’s a strategy they’re good at,” he was quoted as saying by AS afterwards.
“They drew level and it could have been a better result for us but it’s still open for the return.”
Toni Kroos enjoyed a strong game for Real and Alonso talked up the Germany international afterwards.
Kroos almost scored in the second half, volleying over the bar, before playing a part in Rodriguez’s scrappy goal.
“It’s easy to play with big players like him,” Alonso said of Kroos.
“Despite his youth he has experience at the highest level and is a great signing for the club.”
Sergio Ramos welcomed new Atleti striker Mario Mandzukic to Madrid with several tough challenges.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
600px wide <iframe width="600" height="460" frameborder="0" style="border:0px;" src="https://www.the42.ie/https://www.the42.ie/atleti-real-derby-1629013-Aug2014/?embedpost=1629013&width=600&height=460" ></iframe>
400px wide <iframe width="600" height="460" frameborder="0" style="border:0px;" src="https://www.the42.ie/https://www.the42.ie/atleti-real-derby-1629013-Aug2014/?embedpost=1629013&width=400&height=460" ></iframe>
300px wide <iframe width="600" height="460" frameborder="0" style="border:0px;" src="https://www.the42.ie/https://www.the42.ie/atleti-real-derby-1629013-Aug2014/?embedpost=1629013&width=300&height=460" ></iframe>
Create an email alert based on the current article
James on the scoresheet but Real Madrid held by Atleti in Supercopa
REAL MADRID MIDFIELDER Xabi Alonso said the Supercopa de Espana was “still open” after a 1-1 draw in the first leg against Atletico Madrid last night.
James Rodriguez’s 81st-minute opener was cancelled out by Raul Garcia’s goal as Atletico took the upper hand heading into Friday’s second leg.
Alonso wondered what could have been but said the tie was still open for both teams despite the draw at The Santiago Bernabeu.
“They [Atletico] demanded a lot of us and are very compact. It’s a strategy they’re good at,” he was quoted as saying by AS afterwards.
“They drew level and it could have been a better result for us but it’s still open for the return.”
Toni Kroos enjoyed a strong game for Real and Alonso talked up the Germany international afterwards.
Kroos almost scored in the second half, volleying over the bar, before playing a part in Rodriguez’s scrappy goal.
“It’s easy to play with big players like him,” Alonso said of Kroos.
“Despite his youth he has experience at the highest level and is a great signing for the club.”
Sergio Ramos welcomed new Atleti striker Mario Mandzukic to Madrid with several tough challenges.
No goals in Turkey as Arsenal vs Besiktas ends in stalemate
Sami Hyypia has signed Paddy McCourt for Brighton
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Atletico Madrid All-Ireland Senior HC World Cup 2014 Derby Football Global Football Real Madrid Super Cup Atlético Madrid Real Madrid Toni Kroos Xabier Alonso Olana