This match really showed the true character of this Real Madrid side, Real Madrid had a negative start in the game with Miguel Torres being sent off in the 18nth minute mark, but sniejder scored a wonder goal in the second half which was enough for Real Madrid to win the game as Real Madrid fought hard to defend well. Six games more to go and as Barcelona drew their match 2-2, the lead is now of 9 points.
This stage of the season is always difficult with every team fighting for something and Real Murcia were fighting for the champions league spot which made them a very determined side, which wanted to beat Real Madrid. Real Madrid was without the services of Sergio Ramos due to suspension a Robinho started instead of Higuain against a Murcia side who had recently beaten Valencia.
Real Madrid looked to take the lead very early in the first half with Sneijder involved in every chance Real Madrid made, but the whites suffered a set back after Miguel Torres was red carded for a a tackle from behind, not a sliding tackle but a tackle, I personally thought that it was a shocker from the referee as I thought it was not even a yellow card offense, but in the first half analysis I heard the commentators saying that it deserved a red card, I still dont know why.
Guti was brought down in the penalty box but the referee deemed it as a dive, which it was
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Pepe also got the yellow card after elbowing an opponent team player, which I thought was a red card and even Pepe started to walk when he saw the referee reaching for his pocket for a card, same as I, Pepe also thought of a red card but the referee gave a yellow card.
Real Madrid continued to attack with Robinho and Robben both creating chances but none were finished. Real Madrid went into the half break a man down and score at 0-0.
Robben with a golden chance to give real madrid a much needed lead but he failed
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Real Madrid fought hard in defense and did not allow Murcia to attack them on the counter as they did towards the end of the first half when iker casillas was facing a good attacking movement from several of Real Murcia players with only Pepe and Heinze to defend but sneijder suddenly came tracking back and cut through their attacking move diagonally, saving Real Madrid.
Sniejder worked like a horse in the first half
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The goal of the match, which also was the goal of the week came in the 58 minute when sneijder pounced on a a 50-50 ball, inside the penalty area of Real Murcia, went pass two defenders with one touch and finished off with his right foot, a curled shot pass the keeper into the top corner of the far post. Incredible shot given the amount of time he had to do all this. Sensational goal.
Sniejder with a wonder goal
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Murcia tried hard to get the equalizer but Real Madrid defended with great intensity and concentration. Robinho was substituted with Salgado, in the end Real Madrid got the three points it desperately needed. I hate teams like Real Murcia who come to the Bernabeau and just defend their socks up, and always try to counter attack from the wings with 4 men behind the ball at all times, most of the time team like Murcia defend with all men behind the ball which by the way, sucks. Murica got what they deserved.
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