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5 Bold Predictions For Cordoba vs Real Madrid Week 19

5 Bold Predictions For Cordoba vs Real Madrid Week 19

Real Madrid CF v Cordoba CF - La Liga
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Real Madrid will be traveling to Cordoba to start yet another epic win streak. After a full week of rest, the Blancos will be running on fresher legs to run their opponents ragged. Cordoba will be at home, but the stars of Real Madrid might be too much to handle.

5. Karim Benzema scores

Karim Benzema: Real Madrid CF v Cordoba CF - La Liga
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5. Karim Benzema scores

Karim Benzema: Real Madrid CF v Cordoba CF - La Liga
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Benzema has been scoreless for the last six matches for Real Madrid. The Frenchman was absolutely wonderful when he set up Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Getafe. Benzema’s performance has been impressive and he should get on the scoreboard soon.

4. Real Madrid keep clean sheet

Iker Casillas: Real Madrid CF v RCD Espanyol - La Liga
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4. Real Madrid keep clean sheet

Iker Casillas: Real Madrid CF v RCD Espanyol - La Liga
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The Blancos have been great on defense, with San Iker between the sticks, and have managed to keep two clean sheets in a row. With Raphael Varane being extra motivated to usurp Pepe’s starting spot, Madrid will be extra tough to beat at the back.

3. Beware of Cartabia

Fede Cartabia and Toni Kroos: Real Madrid CF v Cordoba CF - La Liga
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3. Beware of Cartabia

Fede Cartabia and Toni Kroos: Real Madrid CF v Cordoba CF - La Liga
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Fede Cartabia is undoubtedly one of Cordoba’s best players with five assists and three goals. Cartabia was threatening against Madrid in their first encounter. Real Madrid must shut him down.

2. Real Madrid score three

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema: Real Madrid
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2. Real Madrid score three

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema: Real Madrid
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Real Madrid has scored three goals in their last two La Liga matches and has averaged over three goals all season. The Blancos should win by a hefty margin.

1. Cordoba hot streak end

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1. Cordoba hot streak end

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Cordoba has gone three straight games without a loss, winning two of the three. Real Madrid will end their streak and propel Cordoba back to the relegation zone.

Yoshiki Matsunaga is a soccer writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter yoshikimat, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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