Real Madrid could not cross the Las Palmas wall. But Ancelotti was rescued by the “dismissed” players
Nikita Paglazov September 27, 2023, 22:20 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Madrid has surpassed Barcelona in the standings. But both clubs support this sensational team.
Real Madrid lost points in the league for the first time in the last round. Carlo Ancelotti’s team lost to Atlético de Madrid (1-3). Real Madrid was lucky that after this Barça lost points to Mallorca. Therefore, in case of victory over Las Palmas, Madrid could return to first place in the league, in case of Girona’s failure.
Real Madrid’s starting eleven was a bit surprising: the leader, Jude Bellingham, was on the bench. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric also started the game from the bench, but this is already a common trend for the current season. Vinicius Júnior was also on the bench, who had missed several Real Madrid games (since the end of August) due to injury. But even without these stars, Madrid calmly took control of the match from the first minute. Dangerous moments were created with high intensity. Chances appeared for Joselu, Rodrigo, Brahim Díaz and other Real Madrid players who went on the attack. But the real courage was captured by Las Palmas goalkeeper, Álvaro Valles. Time and time again he withstood Real Madrid’s blows, even in the most difficult situations. The task of opening the door is always complicated when the opponent becomes inspired. This is exactly the trap that Madrid fell into. They fought in vain all the time. But they achieved their goal! In the 45+2 minute, Real still scored thanks to the effort of Brahim Díaz. Lucas Vázquez received the ball on the right wing, accompanied it and crossed into the center of the area. There Díaz was waiting for the pass, who received the ball, thought a little and shot into the upper corner. 1:0 – and referee José Munuera Montero immediately sent the teams to rest.
The complete broadcast of the Spanish Primera match and the best moments are available on Okko.
The second half did not change the course of the match at all. Real continued attacking, while Las Palmas defended themselves and tried to counterattack quickly. And in the 54th minute, Madrid scored again. This time the goal was organized by Rodrigo and Joselu. The Brazilian crossed into the area and the Spaniard finished wonderfully with his head into the Las Palmas goal. 2:0: Questions about the winner are removed.
The complete broadcast of the Spanish Primera match and the best moments are available on Okko.
The main novelty of the second half was not even Madrid’s goal, but rather its substitution. Vinicius Júnior came on in the 58th minute to replace Joselu. The Brazilian winger appeared for the first time since August 25, when he was injured in the First League matchday 3 match against Celta. But Vinicius did not show his best football. Still, the 23-year-old winger still needs to get fit.
Real Madrid spent the second half of the game in economical mode. The result is done, the rival did not put up much resistance, ahead is a trip to the formidable Girona and a Champions League match against Napoli. The Gironese, by the way, won at home against Villarreal and did not let Real take first place. But at the beginning of the season it is too early to follow the table closely. But staying strong is a useful thing Ancelotti managed to do. We are waiting for Vinicius to get fit and for Real to play solid football for 90 minutes against serious opponents.
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