Ruud makes Real debut
Saturday, August 05, 2006

Ruud van Nistelrooy made his debut for Real Madrid in a 1-0 friendly win over Italian side Reggina.

Van Nistelrooy, who joined the club from Manchester United last week, played alongside Jonathan Woodgate in the first half.

Emerson made his bow entering the fray in the second period with David Beckham and Roberto Carlos also getting a run-out.

Robinho was also used in the second half while Danish midfielder Thomas Gravesen, who had a training ground bust-up with the Brazilian youngster in midweek, played in the first period.

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