With an alternative formation, the Merengues won against their opponents from the Spanish fourth division thanks to goals from Joselu, Brahim Díaz and Rodrygo
In the duel between the La Liga leaders and a team from the Spanish fourth division, Real Madrid played its role and advanced to the Copa del Rey. Thus, the merengue team beat Arandina 3-1, at the El Montecillo stadium. The goals were scored by Joselu, Brahim Díaz and Rodrygo, both in the second half, while Cabral finished and the ball touched Nacho’s foot and went into the goal.
The next match for Carlo Ancelotti’s men is scheduled for Wednesday (10th), at 4pm (Brasilia time). In this sense, the clash will be against Atlético Madrid in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. In La Liga, the team will return to the pitch on the 21st, at 12.45pm (Brasilia time), against Almería, for the 21st round.
Young debuts
The match saw the debut of Vinicius Tobias, a 19-year-old Brazilian right back, and Arda Güler, an 18-year-old Turkish midfielder. Carlo Ancelotti has opted for an alternative team as the team will have a busy schedule ahead of them. .
On the beam
In Merengue’s first chance, Vinicius Tobias gave a good pass to Güler, who dominated the area and struck hard for the goalkeeper. On the other hand, Arandina tries to slow down Real’s momentum, but also risks some counterattacks. The best chance of the first half came from Arda Güler. The player took a free kick looking for an angle and it hit the post.
No intensity
Even with a less qualified squad, the home team took a risk, but without creating problems. Without intensity, the Madrid team also did not push to open the scoreboard. Thus, Fran García crossed from the left and Joselu concluded after a rebound from the defense. However, the ball arrived in the net from outside, in the first half without many opportunities.
Real Madrid penalty
Returning from half-time, Brahim Díaz was brought down in the area in the opening minutes. Joselu kicked the penalty and opened the scoring in a sleepy match with no attacking momentum from Real.
In sequence
In the next minute Arandina starts playing the wrong way and once again the pair decides the match for the Merengue team. Joselu enters the area, the defense hits badly and the ball ends up at number 21, who hits the goalkeeper’s left corner. Without too much effort Carlo Ancelotti’s men advance to qualification
The Brazilian leaves his
In the second half the Brazilian Rodrygo entered the field and maintained the pace of the game, even against a more fragile opponent. In the end, Rayo received a cross from Brahim Díaz, dominated the area and hit the corner, with no escape for the goalkeeper.
Historic objective
At the end of the match Cabral plays on the right and crosses low. Nacho cleared the ball and scored an own goal. The goal is historic for Arandina, who manages to fill the net against a powerful opponent.
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Source: Terra
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