VALENCIA: David Beckham's first appearance for Real Madrid in Spain ended on a damp note on Sunday, as the reigning Spanish champions were held to a goalless draw by Valencia in a pre-season friendly.
Real at least had the satisfaction of taking Valencia's Orange Trophy thanks to a 6-5 victory on penalties but new coach Carlos Queiroz will have concerns after a workmanlike display from his expensively assembled side in a match played two weeks before the start of the new Spanish season.