Best XI of Round 18 in La Liga

Week 18 in Spain, brought us lots of goals, 34, in fact. The home teams were very prolific in fact, for the most part. Lots of thrills, and a big Monday upset.

Here is my best XI from the round in a 4-4-2 formation.


GOAL KEEPER:

Ricardo (Osasuna)- the ex Manchester United 3rd striker had a blinder at the Reyno de Navarra up against Getafe. Particularly at the end when the Azulones pummelled his goal mouth. Too bad his team weren't able to score.


DEFENSE:

Martin DiMichelis (Málaga) - the newcomer shined in his debut. After some early nervousness, the solidified the defense with his leadership and positioning. Plus he netted a goal. I am sure his happy to be back with his old River Plate coach, Pellegrini.

Ivan Ramis (Mallorca) - consistently impervious at the back when playing at home. The Barralets have only conceded four at home, which is the 2nd best record in La Liga, after Villarreal. A leader, plus he scored one from a set piece this week.

Cata Diaz (Getafe) - some call him a thug, but he was a wall against Osasuna. Sure he received another yellow card, but he is a key part of the madrileños back line.

Martin Caceres (Sevilla) - Strong, versatile, quick and ballsy. The Uruguayan intervened with some decisive tackles and blocks and helped keep a very difficult Real Socieadad at bay.


MIDFIELD:

Luis Garcia (Espanyol) - The veteran has really improved his game this year and plays with confidence and guile. Even with the injury to Osvaldo, Luis Garcia and the Pericos destroyed Javier Aguirre's Zaragoza. Fortress Cornellá continues.

Duda (Málaga) - The Portuguese winger and dead ball specialist has returned from injury with a vengeance. His pinpoint crosses create a constant aerial threat and he was responsible for the opening goal. Now if his team would practice their finishing.

Iniesta (Barça) - No Xavi, no problem, the illusionista took control of the midfield and created some beautiful plays against Depor. This wasn't enough for the Balon d'Or runner up, he wanted a goal of his very own.

Messi (Barça) - Balon d'Or, two assists and a goal, the complete player, nuff said.


STRIKERS:

Freddy Kanoute (Sevilla) - The veteran has a nose for goal. The Mali international is trying to pick up this team, shake the bad patch, and get back into Europe. Looks like the Nervion is finally starting to gel.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - Los Merengues were up against a very tough Villarreal, but CR7 never let up. He kept running, pushing forward, leading the counter attack. His reward for hard work was a hat trick for the day. His fitness and form always kept Los Blancos in the game.


Agree? Disagree? Any surprises> Any unjust omissions? What do are your thoughts?