|
|
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to beat Messi to the Pichichi, says Granada's Lope
May 5, 2012 3:10:00 PM
The former Alcornon centre-half has warned his team-mates to beware of the Portuguese attacker who is gunning to be crowned the league's top scorer ahead of the Barca star
| Bet: | Returns: | Granada £21.50 | Draw £32.00 | Osasuna £40.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Granada £21.50 | Draw £30.00 | Osasuna £38.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Granada £20.50 | Draw £30.00 | Osasuna £38.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Granada £21.00 | Draw £32.00 | Osasuna £36.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Granada £20.50 | Draw £32.50 | Osasuna £37.50 |
|
Granada defender Inigo Lopez is wary of facing Real Madrid on Saturday; particularly, Cristiano Ronaldo, who he believes will be fired up to beat Lionel Messi in the race for the Pichichi.
Los Blancos wrapped up the La Liga title midweek with a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao but Ronaldo, who has 44 league goals, is two behind his Argentine nemesis in the goalscoring charts with only two matches to play.
Granada are in 15th place and need two points to guarantee their top-flight status. Lopez, however, understands his team have a tough task on their hands to stop the newly-crowned champions at home this weekend.
"It will not be easy but we must try. It is true they have already won the league but they still have several records within record," the defender told Marca.
"Also, Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to score more goals to overtake Messi who is the top scorer [in the league]. His hunger could damage us."
"It is true that in the last few days they have been celebrating but in the end it is still Real Madrid and they will always come at you. In no event will they just let us win."
The 29-year-old concluded with a few words on his own team and stated the importance of remembering Granada are not yet safe from relegation.
"I've read in so many places that we are already safe and that's not true. We still need another two points to be mathematically sure so we cannot lose our last two games."
Lopez joined Granada in 2010 from Alcornon and has so far made 53 league appearances for the club.
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up to Paddy Power for £250 in free bets |
|
| Sign up today with Coral and get a £50 FREE bet - no strings attached! |
|
| Sign up today with BetVictor and get a £25 FREE BET! |
|
Related Stories
Make Your Prediction
Granada - Osasuna
Granada
Osasuna
Prediction Submitted
Most Popular Predictions
-
Granada 1-0 Osasuna
- 28 %
-
Granada 2-1 Osasuna
- 20 %
-
Granada 1-2 Osasuna
- 12 %
Inside Goal.Com
-
Madrid see red after Copa carnage
Cristiano Ronaldo was dismissed as los Blancos lost their heads during a dramatic 2-1 final defeat by their city rivals in an epic final at the Santiago Bernabeu
-
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1-2 Atletico Madrid (aet)
Goal was on hand to cast a critical eye over the dramatic events at Santiago Bernabeu
-
Falcao throwing his career away by signing for Monaco
The Colombian is quite rightly regarded as one of the most lethal finishers in world football but he now seems set to take a step down in level solely for financial gain
-
End it like Beckham: football will be poorer without him
The former England captain’s decision to close the curtain on his playing career signals the end of a chapter in modern football history
-
David Beckham's 10 most memorable moments
As the former England captain announces his intention to retire at the end of the season, Goal looks back on his finest feats - both on and off the football field.
