Jerzy Dudek's farewell

The players of Real Madrid formed farewell corridor for Jerzy Dudek, who is going to leave when his contract expires at the end of June. He was honoured by his colleagues for the four years he spend in the club as well as by the spectators gathered on Bernabeu who gave him standing ovation.

Real Madrid won Copa del Rey final!

First victory over Barcelona since 3 years. First final won by Real since 1993.

What's more Casillas made two crucial saves. And it was Ronaldo, who scored the winning goal in 103'.

For sure it's an evening to remember.

Jerzy Dudek injuried

Jerzy Dudek is ruled for six weeks after fracturing his jaw in Champions League Real Madrid - Auxerre match which took place on Wednesday.

Official information from realmadrid.com:

"Jerzey Dudek was examined by maxillofacial specialists at Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital on Thursday. After confirming the diagnosis of a fractured manidble made by Real Madrid-Sanitas Medical Services on Wednesay, the goalkeeper was successfully fitted with an intemaxillary fixation device. He will be evaluated over the next 7-10 days by Real Madrid-Sanitas Medical Services and may be healthy enough to return in 4-6 weeks depending on his progress."

What a bad fate. He has so rarely a chance to play. This time he was supposed to play in that one game of Champions League, replacing Iker Casillas.

He did extremly well, in the first half he saved his team twice from losing a goal. Unfortunately, when in 43' he run out of the goal to clear the ball he crashed with Contout. Had to leave the pitch and Antonio Adan replaced him.

Hold up, Jerzy. Hope you will recover quickly.

Video highlights of the game, Real Mardid vs Auxerre 4-0

Grand Derbi

Watching Grand Derbi right know. Seems that again the question is not if Real is going to lose against Barcelona. It's rather how high.

It's only 25' and Barca is already leading the game 2:0.

Well, at least there is a lot of Casillas. He has his hands full of work tonight.

Edit: Real was crushed. 5:0 for Barca, and they completely dominated the game. Missed the second half but I don't even regret this too much, really. They whole game almost ended up in a fight in the first half, the second apparently wasn't better, as most of the players were shown a yellow card (including the both goalkeepers) and Serio Ramos was send away with a red one.

Two saves of Victor Valdes (both in the first half I think) and one of Iker Casillas. It was not a game for goalkeepers' fans.

Copa del Rey: Real Murcia vs Real Madrid 0-0, 26 Oct 2010, video highlights

Watched Real Murcia - Real Madrid match at Tuesday. Wanted to focus on Casillas, of course, as I haven't seen him for a while in action, but I'm not sure if he had to make a single save in this game. Probably not. The whole show belonged to Dani Hernández, Real Murcia's goalkeeper.

It's not like Real Madrid didn't tried to score. They tried everything but all their efforts were either unsucessful or stopped by Murcia's goalkeeper. He made a lot of great saves. Liked the most the double one, when he deflected Cristiano Ronaldo's shot first, and the retake (showed in the highlights at 8:40). A man of the match, no doubt about this.

Real Madrid is a very unfortunate team, when it comes to Copa del Rey. They were eliminated two times in the row on 1/16 finale stage. In both cases they lost against Segunda Division 'B' clubs. Is the story going to repeat again?

No photos from the game with goalies, but I've found a video with long highlights, with all important actions and saves.

Watch the video highlights:



Tomorrow Poland - Ukraine qualifier match for European Handball Championship. Love watching this sport. So dynamic and interesting to follow. Polish national team is one of the best. But what's the most important - in this game there are goalkeepers too.

Champions League: Iker Casillas photos in Real Madrid - Ajax Amsterdam 2-0, 15 Sep 2010