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Real In Top Position

Real Madrid continued their fine start to the Primera Division season with a steady if unspectacular home win over Racing Santander last night.

Gonzalo Higuain scored the only goal of the game in the 22nd minute as Real made it 28 points from a possible 33 from their 11 games so far. It was not the most convincing of performances, but the three points will be what concerns coach Manuel Pellegrini most ahead of an important week that sees them play Zurich in the Champions League and then travel to the Nou Camp to face Barça next weekend.
Cristiano Ronaldo may be back for those two games, but he was missing again as Real Madrid failed to build on a good start that could have seen them lead 4-0 inside the opening half-hour. Xabi Alonso’s low drive hit the far post before Kaka saw a curling effort that was destined for the top corner superbly tipped over by Tono. Alvaro Arbeloa was also denied by the woodwork when his attempted cross cleared Tono but rebounded back off the crossbar, and from the loose ball Royston Drenthe stung the palms of the Racing Santander custodian. [READ MORE]

Kaka came close but his header was saved by Tono, who then produced a brilliant stop to deny Higuain in the 70th minute. While they only held a one-goal lead, Real could never be comfortable and they had a brief scare with 15 minutes to go when Racing teenager Sergio Canales fired past Iker Casillas, but that effort was also ruled out for offside.

Following this victory, Kaka’s glistening football career with Real Madrid is destined for much excitement. And with el clasico this weekend between Barcelona and Real Madrid, you can get involved by placing a bet and winning!