Robinho: "It was a clear penalty".

Robinho was one of the stars of tonight's match. He scored the Whites' only goal and could have scored many more. When Real Madrid were 1-0 up, the referee failed to award him a penalty.

"We didn't imagine a draw was possible. We played much better than them, especially in the first half. We are improving. What's important is that we played with passion. The tackle that brought me down in Betis' box was a clear penalty, but the referee didn't award it. During the game, I thought our disallowed goals weren't offside, but I was told otherwise at the end of the match."

Source: RealMadrid.com

Real Madrid will win trophy this season - Robinho.

Robinho is convinced the current Real Madrid team can deliver a trophy to it's fans this season.

The Brazilian wing ace told AS: "I feel that this year something can be won. The defeat against Recre has left the fans with a very bitter taste in their mouths, but the certain thing is that we are alive and with possibilities in the three competitions.

"People are very nervous and I hope that this Christmas has helped us to recall what happened to us in the Bernabeu.

"I am anxious to win something and I have the feeling this year we will at least win one title. The Liga or the Champions League or both."

Asked about a personal ambition for 2007, Robinho replied: "I am not going to lie to you: I would like to be able to be the best player in the world."

Robinho seeks food at charity match.

Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho has brought together a team of Brazilian soccer greats to play a charity match, and asked fans to contribute food before seeing the game.

'It is a great joy to return to the Santo stadium, my second home, and to help Brazil's charities,' said Robinho.

His team includes Diego, Elano, Renato, Leo and Deivid, who were former Santos players but now play for various European clubs.

Corinthians player Carlos Alberto will lead the opponent team. The team will feature players like Deco, who plays for Spanish league team Barcelona, as well as Vagner Love, Romario and Falcao, who plays five-a-side football.

Robinho asked fans to donate at least one kilogram of non-perishable food at the entry to the stadium.

'We will play in white, the colour of peace, friendship and union between people,' Robinho added.

Featured Player: Robson de Souza Robinho.

The Wonder boy-Robinho.

Robinho

Personal information
Full name	Robson de Souza
Date of birth	January 25, 1984
Place of birth	São Vicente, Brazil
Height	172 cm
Nickname	Robinho Wonder Boy The Next Pelé
Position	Left Winger Centre Forward Striker
Club information
Current club	Real Madrid
Number	10
Youth clubs
1996-2000	Santos
Professional clubs*
Years	Club	Apps (goals)
2002-2005 2005-present	Santos Real Madrid	104 (44) 45(8)
National team
2003-	Brazil	37 (5)
* Professional club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 August 2006.

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He previously played for Santos, helping them win two Brazilian National Championships (2002 and 2004), and in two editions of the Copa Libertadores, helping that team finish runners-up to Boca Juniors in the 2003 tournament. Robinho's contributions to Santos attracted a great deal of attention from the top European football clubs.

Ability

While Robinho is one of the smallest forwards physically, his low center of gravity plays to his strengths. Among Robinho's strengths are his attacking instincts, his sheer speed, acceleration, agility and dribbling.

As often happens with talented young Brazilians, Robinho has been compared to the great footballers Pele and Garrincha by both fans and pundits and has been hailed by them as Pele's successor in Brazilian football.