David Beckham scored on his return to Real Madrid's starting line-up in the 2-1 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday. The 31-year-old equalised with a 25-yard free-kick in the 37th-minute of his first start since 20 December.

 

Madrid coach Fabio Capello had vowed Beckham would not play for Real again after he last month agreed to a lucrative move to Los Angeles Galaxy.

 

But Capello had a change of heart this week, saying he had been impressed with Beckham's professionalism in training.

 

The verdict from the Spanish media was that Beckham's goal had helped saved the former Juventus boss from dismissal after two consecutive defeats.

 

"Beckham spares the life of his executioner," was newspaper Marca's headline.

 

Ruud van Nistelrooy, another ex-Manchester United star, scored the second-half winner in a victory that lifts Real into third place in the Primera Liga.

 

"I am happy that Beckham scored," said Capello. "All the team is happy for him.

 

"I have spoken with him twice in the course of the last two weeks and what we said will remain just between us.

 

"He played a great game and deserves the credit. As I said before, the mark of an intelligent person is one who knows how to rectify his mistakes."

 

Van Nistelrooy also heaped praise on his former Old Trafford colleague.

 

He added: "Beckham has been fantastic, his attitude has been brilliant.

 

"When you go for a month without playing it isn't easy to be at your best but he always trains hard and has a very positive attitude.

 

"That's why you can always bet on him. It was a great day for him."

 

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i can see Beckham being called back into the England team for next month's Euro 2008 game.

i can see Beckham being called back into the England team for next month's Euro 2008 game.

 

I can't.:rolleyes:

he made them look crunchy...... good for you ol'chap!

Beckham saw the red card on yesterday's match against Betis Sevilla (0:0)! :D

 

 

Pictures: Arena-TV

^His moment of "glory" certainly didn't last long, did it??:rolleyes:

he made them look crunchy...... good for you ol'chap!

crunchy? :thinking:

Beckham saw the red card on yesterday's match against Betis Sevilla (0:0)! :D

 

 

Pictures: Arena-TV

I'm glad they turned the TV over in the pub after 30 minutes, it saved me watching another hour of it :snore:

I liked the way he walked off and kicked something...go ahead and break your foot again and watch that 128mil go bye bye you tosser.

:laugh3: Oh well. :rolleyes:

Injury hits Beckham England hopes

 

 

David Beckham's hopes of being recalled by England to face Israel and Andorra this month are over after he was ruled out for four weeks with a knee injury.

The 31-year-old midfielder was hurt playing for Real Madrid against Getafe in the Spanish League on Sunday.

 

Beckham hurt his right knee after mis-hitting a cross and running into advertising hoardings behind the goal.

 

He will also miss a return to Old Trafford on 13 March when he was set to play for a European All-Star XI.

 

Beckham will also miss Real's crucial match against Barcelona next weekend - and possibly a further three league games.

 

Tests at Real's training ground confirmed that Beckham had damaged the internal lateral ligament in his knee.

 

"The Briton is suffering from a second-degree sprain of the internal lateral ligament of his right knee," said a Madrid statement.

 

Beckham has not played for England since the 2006 World Cup finals and was also left out by Real after agreeing to join Los Angeles Galaxy in the summer but has since worked his way back into coach Fabio Capello's plans.

 

England coach Steve McClaren has recently admitted that Beckham's fine form for Real Madrid has caused him "a problem", especially as England have struggled in their last few games.

 

McClaren was expected to watch Beckham in Wednesday's Champions League game against Bayern Munich.

 

Despite this news, he is still expected to attend the match so he can take a look at Bayern's England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, who McClaren has said he sees as a crucial member of his squad.

 

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please ,please,please come back and kick to me:laugh4: