Higuain:"There is no better way to return home than with a lot of goals"

Higuain: "No one was selfish; we played as a team"

Gonzalo Higuain scored his first hat-trick since returning from injury and the striker could not have been more pleased with his performace.

"I gained a lot of confidence today. I am very happy; a little tired, but that's normal. There is no better way to return home than with a lot of goals. The hard work and wait were worth it. Now it's time to have fun because helping the team and accomplishing our goals are that count."

"No one was selfish. We played as a team. Now it is time to rest ahead of Wednesday's match, but today we proved that we are in great shape heading into the final stage of the season."

"Mourinho has a variety of possibilities with the players he has to choose from, and everyone is in good form."

Valencia 3 - 6 Real Madrid Highlights Video Photos

 Valencia 3-6 Real Madrid (59' Soldado, 79' Jonas, 84' Jordi Alba | 22' Benzema - 30', 42', 52' Higuaín - 38', 61' Kakà)

Silva would reject Premier League for Real Madrid

David Silva has made a move to Real Madrid his number one choice if he leaves Valencia.

The Spanish international has long been a target for Liverpool and Manchester United, and it looks as though he could finally be on the move in the summer.

But whereas both Premier League giants could register an interest in the midfielder, it appears as though a stay in Spain’s La Liga is the more likely outcome.

AS claim Silva has emerged as a top target for Real, who are planning on shipping out Guti, Lassana Diarra and possibly Fernando Gago in the summer.

And the 24-year-old has reportedly set his sights on a move to the Bernabeu should be leave the Mestalla club, who would want around £20million for his signature.

Real Madrid gets a deal for Raul Albiol

Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain defender Raul Albiol from Valencia.

Real Madrid said on its Web site Thursday that the transfer will go through next week after Albiol has passed a physical and signs a five-year contract.

Real said the 23-year-old defender will be introduced next week.

No details of the fee were given, but Spanish media reported on Wednesday that Madrid has agreed to pay Valencia $21 million for Albiol, who has been playing at the Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Albiol, who also played at Getafe, will be new Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's first Spanish signing after bringing Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Albiol was a member of the European Championship-winning team last summer and has made 15 international appearances.

The center back played 126 league games in four full seasons at the Mestalla.

Match Report:Real Madrid 4-2 Valencia [Super Cup Second Leg] [Highlights]

Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup thanks to their drive, quality stock, strength and winning spirit. The match had a bad start for the Whites with Silva's goal and the red card of Rafael van der Vaart. The second half was the complete opposite, with a penalty goal by Ruud van Nistelrooy and further strikes from Ramos, De la Red and Higuaín. Van Nistelrooy was also sent off in the last 45 minutes. With this new title on their shelves, Real Madrid have proven to be strong at the start of the campaign.

MATCH REPORT:
4 - Real Madrid C.F: Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Heinze, M. Torres (Drenthe, 63’); Robben, Guti (De la Red, 76’), Diarra, Van der Vaart; Raúl (Higuaín, 77’) & Van Nistelrooy.
2 - Valencia C.F: Hildebrant; Raúl Albiol (Morientes, 81’), Alexis, Moretti; Albelda, Joaquín (Pablo Hernández, 67’), Silva, Baraja; Mata (Vicente, 59’) & Villa.Referee: Iturralde González. Booked Raúl Albiol (50’) and Heinze (72’). Sent off Van der Vaart (39’) with a red card and Van Nistelrooy with a double booking (53’, 72’).
Goals: 0-1, 33'. David Silva. 1-1, 50'. Van Nistelrooy. 2-1, 76'. Ramos. 3-1, 85'. De la Red. 4-1, 87'. Higuaín.4-2, 90. Morientes.
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Match Report:Valencia 3-2 Real Madrid [Spanish Super Cup]

Goals rained over the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup between Real Madrid and Valencia. Valencia managed to turn the score around in a good second half. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the equalizer, but Valencia came back to net the winner. Real Madrid will use the home advantage next week to try to win the title.
The winner of the Trophy will be decided at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium next weekend.
Match Report:
Valencia: Hildebrand; Miguel, Albiol, Alexis, Moretti; Albelda, Baraja (Fernandes, 74'), Joaquín (Pablo Hernández, 64'), Mata (Vicente, 70'); Silva & Mata.
Real Madrid: Casillas; Salgado (Ramos, 63'), Javi García, Heinze, Torres; Diarra, De la Red, Van der Vaart, Robinho (Robben, 63'); Raúl (Guti, 73') & Van Nistelrooy.
Goals: 0-1 (13'): Van Nistelrooy. 1-1 (55'): Juan Mata.2-1 (59): Villa.2-2 (67'): Van Nistelrooy. 3-2 (80'): Vicente.
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Ramos:Madrid Taking Super Cup Seriously

Having helped Spain win the European Championships, the 22-year-old wants to enjoy another night of celebration by beating Copa del Rey winners Valencia.While both sides will use the two-legged tie to boost their fitness levels, Ramos is keen to not just play well but to begin with a morale-boosting victory."This has come at a good time and we are excited and really believe we can win it," he told reporters."Of course we value the Super Cup because it is important to win trophies, because when all is said and done, that is what every player wants most."We are beginning to find our level again, adapting to the hard work and our new players have settled in."Valencia will also want to make an impression at the start of the season and Ramos thinks that they will be a better team than the one that finished last season under Unai Emery."I think people will see a stronger team that have a new plan and a new coach with clear ideas. They will be rally keen to start well," he continued.