Depotivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid

15/3- Though out of the Champions League, Real Madrid are still in control of the La liga as they enjoy a 8 point lead over Barcelona and in an attempt to revive their winning form they travel to take on the 16^th placed Deportivo La Coruna, in an away tie. While the visitors are comfortable on the top of the table, Deportivo are just a couple of points away from the relegation zone. In the last match played between the sides Real Madrid won the home game with the score sheet reading 3-1. Also the overall record of Real Madrid is better while playing against Deportivo La Coruna as they have won 12 of the 29 matches played between the sides in the last 15 years while Deportiva La Coruna have managed to win just 10 matches. Deportivo are playing at home but considering their home form this season they would be ion a disadvantage rather than holding a home conditions advantage. Also Real Madrid are the best performing team in La liga while travelling and hence this would work in their favour.

After weeks of disappointment in La liga and the Champions League, Real Madrid returned to winning ways in their last match played against Espanyol at home and would be hoping to take that confidence into this match. In Raul and Ruud Van Nistelrooy they have two of the best strikers in the world. A win here can open up a 11 point gap between them and the second placed team and the La liga crown would most definitely be retained.

Deportivo La Coruna on the other hand would want at least a point against the top side in La liga to try an ensure their run outside the relegation zone. They come into this match after they managed a draw against Valencia last week and they would be expecting a similar result again.

Prediction: 1-3, Real Madrid win