Valencia held at home by Racing
Reuters - Monday 08 March 2010, 22:14
MADRID - Third-placed Valencia's
uninspiring 0-0 draw at home to Racing Santander left them 15
points adrift of La Liga leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona on
Monday.
Valencia, who travel to champions Barca next weekend, hit
the post through David Villa in the first half but struggled to
contain visitors who lie 16th in the standings.
Racing's 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Canales, who last
month agreed a move to Real Madrid starting from July, was a
constant threat for the Cantabrians but they failed to take
their chances.
The home side had defender David Navarro sent off three
minutes from time and Canales hoisted a shot over the bar from
close range soon after.
Valencia strengthened their grip on third in the standings
with 47 points, moving four clear of fourth-placed Sevilla.
Real Madrid replaced Barcelona at the top on Saturday after
coming from behind to beat Sevilla 3-2 with a dramatic late
winner at the Bernabeu.
Real moved level on 62 points with Barca, who were held 2-2
in Almeria, but took first place with their superior goal
difference.
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