Vinicius Jr and Éder Militão score the goal and give the victory to the merengue team
OR real Madrid beat Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday, 3-1, in a match valid for the 25th round of La Liga. Joselu opened the scoring for the Catalans, but Vinicius Jr, Éder Militão and Asensio turned the tables for the capital club.
Real have reached 56 points in the Spanish leaguebeing you are behind the leader barcelona, but opening nine of third-placed Atletico Madrid. Espanyol, on the other hand, remained in 13th place, but just two points clear of the relegation zone.
START WITH FORMER LAW
In the 7th minute Espanyol took the lead. Rúben Sánchez received the shot and turned the marking well, opening the field. The number 27 crosses and Joselu, ex Real Madrid, closes with his left foot in Courtois’ corner, with no escape for the Belgian goalkeeper: 1 – 0. Five minutes later, the ex Flamengo player Vinicius Souza headed in a free kick. and forced Courtois to make a grand intervention.
THE REAL AWAKENING WITH THE BRAZILIANS
The away team slowed down and Real Madrid took the opportunity to improve in the match. In the 22nd minute, Vinicius Jr made a great individual play, attracting the defense of four defenders, and finished in the corner to tie the game. With 39, the number 20 took the left corner and adjusted it for Tchouaméni, who crossed with style at the far post. Éder Militão came up freely and headed hard, the ball touched the crossbar and died in the back of the net. Reversal of Real still in the first phase.
SECOND TIME HOT
The second half started calmly for Real Madrid, who dominated the match. Espanyol made little effort to comeback and withdrew. In the 28th minute Rodrygo skilfully kicked a free-kick over the barrier, but the ball exploded off the crossbar. In the 32nd minute Vinicius Jr risks from the edge of the area for Pacheco’s good defense, without a rebound. In added time, Asensio receives after a good play by Nacho and closes high, extending the advantage and giving the final numbers to the match.
Real Madrid now turns its attention to the UEFA Champions League, where they host Liverpool next Wednesday at 5pm. By winning the first game 5-2, Meringues can lose just two goals that guarantee their place in the next phase of the European competition. Espanyol will only play next Saturday, at 14:30, receiving Celta de Vigo for the 26th round of the Spanish league.
Source: Terra
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