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Almeria Vs Real Madrid: Ulloa Puts Almeria Into Shock Lead

Jose Ulloa has just put the cat among the pigeons! With Real Madrid looking like they were just beginning to exert some serious pressure in and around the Almeria penalty area, a surging run from Pablo Piatti saw the ball fall to Ulloa just inside the box, with the striker sweeping the ball past Iker Casillas and into the net. You have to say Sergio Ramos and Albiol were found wanting there, far too much space for Ulloa to put his side ahead.

Just before the goal, Karim Benzema got his chance to play his way back into Mourinhos plans as the Frenchman coming on in place of Kaká. A little surprised to see Kaká make way, with Angel Di Maria not contributing at all out on the right, although it did appear Kaká had taken a knock. Real Madrid are still struggling to exert themselves in the middle, with almost all of their attacks coming from Cristiano Ronaldo down the wings.

Can Almeria hold on to this lead? Could we be on the verge of the biggest shock since Hercules grabbed all three points in the Camp Nou? Still half an hour in it but as things stand La Ligas bottom club are leading Real Madrid. Who would have thought it?

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