|
|
La Liga Team of the Week: Ronaldo, Isco & Iniesta included
12/02/2013 11:00:00 PM
The Portuguese hit three in Madrid's 4-1 win over Sevilla, while the Barcelona midfielder was wonderful in the Catalans' 6-1 victory versus Getafe and the Malaga man also shone
Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the Primera Division table at the weekend as the Catalans thrashed Getafe 6-1 and saw second-placed Atletico Madrid lose in a local deby at Rayo Vallecano.Meanwhile, Real Madrid produced an emphatic 4-1 win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu, fourth-placed Malaga triumphed 2-1 at Levante and Valencia moved up to fifth with a last-gasp victory at Celta Vigo.
Here, Goal.com takes a look at the pick of the bunch from the 23rd round of Liga action.
In goal, Willy Caballero was in fine form for Malaga and denied Obafemi Martins on several occasions.
At the back, Guilherme Siqueira impressed for Granada and scored another goal from the penalty spot, while Gerard Pique netted in front of his new-born son Milan, who was in the crowd for Sunday's midday game along with the player's partner Shakira. Jordi Amat makes up the defence for his disciplined display in the win for Rayo over Atletico.
In midfield, his team-mate Javi Fuego is included for a combative performance against Atletico, while Espanyol's Joan Verdu led the Catalans to an impressive 4-0 win at Athletic Bilbao. Isco impressed with both goals for Malaga in the 2-1 win over Levante, and Andres Iniesta was at his brilliant best for Barcelona in their 6-1 success over Getafe, outshining even Lionel Messi on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brilliant hat-trick and sent a warning out to former side Manchester United ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Sir Alex Ferguson's team on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lass helped Rayo to a surprise win over Atletico and Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann was key in the Basques' victory over Zaragoza.
| WILLY |
 |
| MALAGA |
| vs Levante (a) |
Rating:   |
| SIQUEIRA |
PIQUE | AMAT |
 |
 |
 |
| GRANADA |
BARCELONA |
RAYO |
| vs Deportivo (a) |
vs Getafe (h) |
vs Atletico (h) |
| Rating: |
Rating: |
Rating: |
| ISCO | INIESTA | JAVI FUEGO | VERDU |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| MALAGA |
BARCELONA |
RAYO |
ESPANYOL |
| vs Levante (a) |
vs Getafe (h) |
vs Atletico (h) |
vs Athletic (a) |
| Rating: |
Rating: |
Rating: |
Rating: |
| RONALDO |
LASS | GRIEZMANN |
 |
 |
 |
| REAL MADRID |
RAYO |
REAL SOCIEDAD |
| vs Sevilla (h) |
vs Atletico (h) |
vs Zaragoza (a) |
| Rating: |
Rating:  |
Rating: |
| 100% first deposit bonus up to $200 |
|
Related Stories
Make Your Prediction Choose match
Getafe - Rayo Vallecano
- Valencia CF - Granada
- Osasuna - Sevilla
- Real Sociedad - Real Madrid CF
- Singapore Selection - Atletico Madrid
Getafe
Rayo Vallecano
Prediction Submitted
Most Popular Predictions
-
Getafe 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
- 21.43 %
-
Getafe 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
- 14.29 %
-
Getafe 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
- 14.29 %
Inside Goal.Com
-
Real Madrid are better off without Jose Mourinho
The Portuguese's position had become untenable in recent weeks, especially after Friday's debacle in the Copa del Rey. Now he is leaving, but the club can grow stronger without him
-
In Off the Post Podcast: Merrick makes return
The team from Goal Australia and Sportal take you through all the big news in football, including Ernie Merrick's A-League return and the forthcoming Champions League final
-
Why Real Madrid are appointing Ancelotti
After the decision to dispense with Jose Mourinho was announced on Monday, the Spanish side have set their sights on the PSG coach, and he looks like the ideal man for the job
-
Merrick's chance to prove his point at Phoenix
Bren O'Brien ponders Ernie Merrick's A-League return with the Wellington Phoenix and if we will see a change in the man to the one that led Melbourne Victory to two championships
-
Who is the greatest Champions League striker ever?
Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel