Top goalscorers
F. Kanouté 15
Ronaldinho 12
D. Milito 12
R. Van Nistelrooy 10
D. Villa 8
Tamudo 8
Fernando Baiano 8
F. Morientes 7
F. Torres Sanz 7
Luis Fabiano 7
F. Sinama-Pongolle 6
D. Forlán 6
R. Soldado Rillo 6
Javi Guerrero 5
E. Gudjohnsen 5
La Primera Liga: Team Of The Week (Round 18)
Goalkeeper
Sebastián Viera (Villarreal): If the Yellow Submarine do qualify for Europe they may well look back on their victory at Athletic as one of the key moments. While Diego Forlán netted the winning goal, it was Viera that was held aloft at the end after he saved a last-minute penalty from Fran Yeste to clinch all three points. The keeper also saved a penalty in the same minute on the same ground last season.
Defenders
Raúl Bravo (Real Madrid): After stepping into play in his preferred left-back role thanks to a long injury list, Bravo staked a claim for a regular place in the team with an accomplished performance. His tackling at the back and his pace down the flank to help with attacks were instrumental in a professional performance from el Real.
José Carlos Nunes (Mallorca): The Balearic side have rarely featured in the Team of the Week this season, but after their impressive victory at Sevilla at the weekend there were several candidates. Nunes' won the vote as his impressive performance at the back was capped by his fine finish as he scored the opening goal of the game for the visitors.
Enrique Corrales (Osasuna): While the spotlight was at the other end of the field following the Navarrese side's emphastic victory over Real Betis, the foundation of the win came at the other end as Corrales helped marshall a tight rearguard that prevented the Andalucian outfit from creating very of note. His strength on the floor and in the air was crucial throughout.
Midfielders
Jonás Gutiérrez (Mallorca): The influential midfielder has been named in the Team of the Week before and another inspired display against a very strong opposition midfield has seen him recalled this time. Sevilla's quick passing through the centre was nullified by the visitors and much of that was down to Jonás, who also impressed with a range of passing as he helped create as well as defend.
Gonzalo Higuaín (Real Madrid): On his home debut, the French-born Argentinian won the respect of the home fans with a confident display as he helped link the midfield to the attack. Instead of over-playing in a bid to impress, Higuaín showed a calm head as he displayed a mature performance by slowly building attacks at the right time and making surging runs forward when required.
Rufete (Espanyol): After being allowed to leave Valencia last summer, the right-sided midfielder has looked strong in an Espanyol side that are performing well in the league and the UEFA Cup. But against Barça, he put in his best display of the campaign as he tracked back to nullify the threat of Ronaldinho as well as causing problems down the flank, before netting the decisive third goal.
David Silva (Valencia): While the stars returning from injury may well receive most of plaudits for Valencia's return to form, Silva continues to remain one los Ché's most consistent performers. His display down the left against Levante provided the home side with the inspiration to win the local derby. While creating chances, he only needed to score to complete a near-perfect showing.
Forwards
Luis García (Espanyol): Against an FC Barcelona defence that rarely concedes easy goals, Luis García stood out alongside his strike partner Raúl Tamudo. His deft finish for the opening goal was outstanding, while his constant running and ability to aggravate the normally calm pairing of Carles Puyol and Rafa Márquez was critical in los Periquitos' impressive victory over their city rivals.
Fernando Torres (Atlético de Madrid): If los Colchoneros are to make a concerted effort to push for a top four finish then they need all their stars to be on form during the second half of the campaign. Torres has not always hit the right note, despite his potential, but against Celta he showed what he is capable of by scoring two well-taken goals and creating the third for Sergio Agüero.
Roberto Soldado (Osasuna): While Real Madrid have spent millions to ensure they score goals, they may well look back one day at their decision to allow homegrown forward Soldado to leave. At Osasuna he is becoming a local hero with his exploits and the brace against Real Betis at the weekend endeared him even further to fans at the Reyno de Navarra.
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