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Guillem Balague on Real's win over Barca and Sociedad's top-four chances

Image: Vela: impressing for Sociedad, says Guillem

It was great to see Cristiano Ronaldo come on for 30 minutes or so in Real Madrid's Clasico win over Barcelona on Saturday amd he showed why he is the best player in the world at the moment.

Guillem answers your questions...

Got a question for Guillem? Then send it toskysportsclub@bskyb.com or use the feedback form below, and then look out for his answer next week.

IS MANUEL THE MAN?
Hi Guillem, Manuel Pellegrini has been linked with the Chelsea job. Would he be a good appointment, and if not, what other Spanish-based managers do you think would do well at Stamford Bridge? Thanks, Billy Wilson (Chelsea fan) GUILLEM SAYS: Pellegrini is in a difficult position at Malaga as it looks like the club will be unable to overturn the decision from Uefa to ban them from Europe. That will force the owners to reduce the wage bill and with Pellegrini one of the best paid members of staff, he will have to reduce his demands dramatically to stay. Paris Saint-Germain like him but he will have offers from England - he is being followed by Man City and Chelsea - and should adapt if he comes to the Premier League because he speaks good English and would bring the attacking football Roman Abramovich likes.

HOW GOOD IS RAMOS?
Hi Guillem, Do you think Sergio Ramos is overrated by Real Madrid fans or underrated by the media? I think he is a very talented player but feel he often lacks concentration at vital moments, such as in the first leg of the Champions League tie with Man United. Thanks and keep up the good work David Stockton (Man United fan) GUILLEM SAYS: Ramos was a key player for Spain on their way to winning European Championships and a World Cup and for Real Madrid when they won La Liga last season. He has lost concentration at certain points but his leadership and strength as a defender make him one of the best in the world in my eyes.

FOUR THOUGHTS
Do you think Real Sociedad have got what it takes to get into the Champions League or, at the very least, the Europa League? What do you put their good run down to? Cheers, Gareth Page (Swansea fan) GUILLEM SAYS: I see so much room for improvement with Sociedad and make them favourites for the top four now; Carlos Vela and Antoine Griezmann are doing well, while Asier Illarramendi is a key player and though they are weak at the back, I don't see any side, other than Barcelona and the Madrid clubs, better than them. Their 3-3 draw with Betis over the weekend was one of the best games we have ever done on Sky Sports. There wasn't much physicality but it was end-to-end, with the teams playing the part of heavyweight boxers knocking lumps off each other.

'KEEPER CHAT?
When Victor Valdes leaves Barcelona, who do you think the club will be looking at as a replacement? Will they buy a ready-made product or a young 'keeper who can develop? Thanks, Mark Stevens (Man United fan) GUILLEM SAYS: Barcelona are waiting for an offer for Valdes and if they don't get one they will keep him until his contract expires in 2014. If he stays this season, they will look to bring in a young 'keeper with experience - someone between 23 and 28 - who is not massively expensive and who can work with Valdes for a year. However, if he goes they will sign two 'keepers.

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