Paupérrimo draw of Madrid in Spain

* Pesimo white party, provided grounds for the annulment of his midfield

* The modest Almeria pushed more after the break and deserved at least a point

It seems difficult to play as badly as he did on Madrid in Spain. And the most difficult yet was back with a point, alibi for Schuster, which this time will not be able to call on the excuse of the referee. Rozaron ridicule whites, determined to deliver the ball to the opponent and give the tie despite being a goal from Raul in the final stretch of an embarrassing first part. The Almeria was increased after the break and took a deserved reward (1-1).

After three consecutive victories at home, the Madrid was headlong with its harsh reality, that of a crazy team, without quality in midfield and with the nullification of his alleged talents. The industriousness of Almeria in the pressure and the blinkers of the white fly sparked a storm of mistakes, failures and crashes. An enormous horror, to the few fans who approached the stadium.

The rigor of the left Arconada slate against the ropes to people like Diarra and Gago, unable to give an acceptable solution to the ball. So Pepe and Ramos were forced to multiply their usual departures from the bottom. It is not disputed its good intentions, but the issue goes beyond that. The biggest annoyance for the Madrid half is that lack distribution and spillover and does not play when Van Nistelrooy, also auction.

The Dutchman was marked in four outings garters and his absence left the team without a buoy. Robben repeated what almost always. This is a point that always points but never hits. Sneijder, after his promising return to the Athletic, was blurred and the pair stayed up fasting.

The wisdom of the changes in Arconada

After more than half an hour of chaos, Higuaín fought a ball in left center and took out a network that crossed the crown of Raul. A respite in the middle of the darkness, too prize for Madrid, which until then had only threats with a volley of Pipit. So after 10 minutes of the advantage, first appeared a consolation called off.

Arconada knew that the comeback was just around the corner, so I bet strong with Uche and Crusat, one in the middle and one on the right. Two relay optimal, especially following the departure of Pepe at minute 47. The Portuguese, who had never been changed in the league, leaving Casillas exposed to the worst.

Madrid never had the ambition to resolve, but to preserve the gains, as it did in the Calderon or Seville. Since then fall and also met with a number of occasions that they had no other outcome to the tie. Ramos, hitherto firm, gave a ball, the space appeared to rivet Piatti Crusat and without mercy. It was the ruin of a point. Only a day after another exhibition of Barcelona. Only three days before the visit of Juventus.

Pepe tremendous shock and Chico. (Photo: AFP)

Result La Liga Primera Division: 2 November 2008

Espanyol 1 - 0 Osasuna

Recreativo Huelva 1 - 1 Getafe

Sporting Gijon 3 - 1 Numancia

Valladolid 3 - 2 Sevilla

Almeria 1 - 1 Real Madrid

Real Betis 0 - 3 Deportivo La Coruna