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Soldado keen to break Real duck

18 August 2012 16:35

Valencia forward Roberto Soldado says it is high time he scored against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The 27-year-old striker spent six years with Real, appearing in just 16 games for the first team and scoring two goals.

But Soldado has conceded he has fond memories of his time in Madrid and would like to get one more by claiming a victory over his former club on Sunday.

"I have not scored at the Bernabeu for four years, and that is too long. But we are working not to only get a goal, but to win as well," Soldado told AS.

"I am always looking to improve year after year. I know my performances are judged on goals, and I want to exceed what I got last season.

"I grew as a player and as a person there (in Madrid), and will always be grateful. Real Madrid is a club that gave me a lot.

"Now, though, I come as captain of Valencia and will do everything possible to beat them.

"We must approach the game seriously, be strong defensively and work together. We know how difficult it's going to be against (Jose) Mourinho's team because not only do they attack well, but they also defend brilliantly."

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Real Madrid

W D L D W

1 - 1

Valencia

L W W W W

Competition: Primera División
Date: 19 August 2012
Game week: 1
Kick-off: 19:00

Half-time: 1 - 1
Full-time: 1 - 1

Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)
Attendance: 78000

Goals

G. Higuaín 10'	1 - 0
	1 - 1	42' Jonas (assist by A. Costa)

Lineups

#	Player	Bookings
1	Casillas
4	Sergio Ramos
3	Pepe
17	Arbeloa
5	Fábio Coentrão
14	Xabi Alonso	74'
10	M. Özil
24	L. Diarra
22	Á. di María
7	Cristiano Ronaldo
20	G. Higuaín	10'
Coach: José Mourinho

#	Player	Bookings
1	Diego Alves
20	Ricardo Costa
22	J. Mathieu
12	João Pereira	84'
18	Víctor Ruíz	50'
17	A. Guardado
5	F. Gago
24	A. Costa
8	S. Feghouli	31'
9	Soldado
7	Jonas	42'
Coach: M. Pellegrino

Substitutes

#	Player	Bookings
18	Albiol for Pepe 46'
9	K. Benzema for L. Diarra 62'
21	José Callejón for Á. di María 71'
6	S. Khedira
8	Kaká
12	Marcelo
13	Adán

#	Player	Bookings
11	P. Piatti for A. Guardado 66'	87'
21	Dani Parejo for Soldado 71'
16	N. Valdéz for S. Feghouli 82'
4	A. Rami
6	Albelda
14	Barragán
26	Felipe

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