While the focus is very much on Gareth Bale scoring on his debut for Real Madrid in the 2-2 draw with Villarreal, the Madrid press also dedicate much column space to Diego Lopez, whose saves ensured Los Blancos left El Madrigal with a point.
The keeper, once again picked ahead of Iker Casillas, made no fewer than eight superb stops during the match to save his side and ensure they remain undefeated after four matches in La Liga.
Afterwards, he spoke to journalists to say that within the club the players are united and there are no problems between him and Casillas. He added there was little they could do about the debate going on in the media over who should start in goal.
Elsewhere, AS says Bale became the fifth ‘Galatico’ to score on his debut for the club. The others were Luis Figo, David Beckham, Ronaldo, and Cristiano Ronaldo – thus showing the Welshman is indeed in his rightful place among the best players in the world.
