Real Madrid 2 - 2 Espanyol


Goals: Raul (24th, 44th) for Real and Tamudo (21e, sp), Garcia Fernandez (31st) for Espanyol


Match of the 6th day of the Liga between Real Madrid and Espanyol ended with an astonishing result, since the Catalans have managed the feat of coming to a point at Santiago Bernabeu. A feat which had been conducted for 12 seasons! And in addition, visitors have always led to the score. While the previous two seasons, Espanyol had also opened the scoring but was eventually bow.

This year's scenario repeated itself with the opening score on penalty by Tamudo (0-1 sp, 22nd). Raul almost equalizing in the wake of a superb header (1-1, 25th). The Madrid appears to be left to win their duel as to their habits but Luis Garcia only the second pole giving the advantage to visitors (1-2, 31st). In the judgments of Thursday, Raul was responsible for equalizing a second time (2-2, 45th +2), history to resume the second period on a good foundation.

Upon resumption, despite a clear domination, Real faces an excellent Kameni in the goals. Absent land since August, Sneijder on his back 25 minutes from the end and will not be the savior of his team when hitting the last kick of the match (90th +1). Through this tie, Espanyol put an end to the series of impressive victories Madrid 6 in a row, all competitions combined. On the derby against Atlético at the next day may be the ideal time for Real to pull itself together.