1-2: The Whites win Because of Beckham and Ronaldo!



Beckham and Ronaldo have put Real Madrid very close to leadership. The Whites set the pace of tonight's electrifying ardous encounter. This pace benefited Madrid without leaving much of a chance to Marseille. The Englishman did covered the midfield most thoroughly in a display of all his potential. Raul Bravo also did a remarkable job marking Droga. Mido's goal in the second have was neutralised by Ronaldo's some ten minutes later. The Marseillese fans showed all their affection towards Zidnedine Zidane when the French midfielder got replaced by Guti five minutes from time. Next December 9th, Real will be playing for the top position of its group in a home match in Bernabeu.

Casillas' goal was in danger only once in the whole first half. Former Celta player Mido wasted the best chance for his side. Real Madrid did not like the type of game its rival wanted so they just kept waiting. Their patience was rewarded in the sixteenth minute. Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Figo and Ronaldo made an interplay resulting in a free kick from the edge of the area. David Beckham made it 0-1 with a kick similar to the ones by his countryman Jonny Wilkinson. The home keeper failed to save Beckham's awesome shot.

THE MATCH:
1 – OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE: Runje; Van Buyten, Meite, Ecker, Christanval; Hendami, Celestini, Meriem, Vachousek (Sytchev 71´); Mido (Fernandao 80´) and Drogba.
2 – REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Roberto Carlos (Solari 80´), Helguera, Raúl Bravo; Cambiasso, Beckham, Figo, Zidane (Guti 85´); Raul and Ronaldo (Ruben 94´).
GOALS:
0-1, min. 34: Beckham scores from a free kick that slots in by the corner of the goal. 1-1, min. 62: Centre shot from Meriem's flank, Mido sends it in.
1-2, min. 72: Figo sets off a counterattack, Zidane goes on with it, then Raul makes it easier for Ronaldo to score.
REFEREE: Anders Frisk. Vachousek, Raúl, Beckham got cautioned.
OTHER FACTS: Champions League Matchday 5, Group F. Marseille's Velodrome Stadium. 50.000 spectators. Alfredo Di Stefano and Emilio Butragueno acted as Spanish representatives in the royal box. Jean-Pierre Papin watched the game. Over 2,000 white fans traveled to Marseille. Queiroz ruled out Mejia and Nunez.