Pretty shameful that Los Merengues only beats Espanyol 1-0. Did they leave half the team on the bench to protect against injury? Actually, no: reviewing the video I see Benzema, Ronaldo, and Bale, all there, all with no goals to show for their effort!

Why do players suck their thumbs after scoring a goal?

Wikipedia says:

The scorer sucking his thumb as a tribute to his child(ren), over the years this has become a trademark celebration of Roma legend Francesco Totti.

Scorer: Pepe

Scorer team: Real Madrid

Opposing team: Espanyol

Date: 2014-01-12

Minute: 55

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/embed/IzUmEOa4-ow