Endrick y Arda Guler They saved Madrid He even kissed the canvas after winning 2-0 to a flat Celta that took advantage of the errors of Camavinga and Asencio to get into the playoffs. They say that only in difficult times do we know what we are made of…which only in times of crisis do we put on the table a Molotov cocktail in which our strengths, weaknesses and learnings are mixed. The Turk and the Brazilian have experienced something like this at the Bernabéu to gain confidence and energy for the rest of the season. One kept two goals in his pocket and the other, Arda, wrapped both gifts with a left hand loaded with carats. And dear Carlo, tonight made it clear that there was nothing wrong with giving Endrick and Arda Güler a good time.
“He must be patient, improve and grow. We will need him. He played a good game. He will score goals when we need him to”Carlo confessed after the victory against the Mining Sportswhere the Brazilian was a starter, to make it clear that the coaching staff continued to trust their player. His plea ended up coming when one least expected it. Yesin Mbappé and Viniciusthe young people took the wheel of Madrid to save the team from what would have been a historic debacle. And losing two titles in four days is not something that the Madrid fan is used to.. As it is, I move on to the Cup quarterfinals… and the backpack loaded with two other players who from now on will begin to add more minutes and decisive moments. That's how beautiful football is.
First part: Calm with the ball at your feet so as not to raffle it. There is no offside… but there is a goalkeeper. Lunin was very attentive to avoid a good team play by Celta that had ended with a ball into the hole in search of Hugo Álvarez's career. Swedberg asks for a penalty, the play ends in a Madrid counter where Mbappé scores… and the referee + the VAR say that nothing has happened. In the last repetition it seems that he touches the forward.
Rest note: 6
Second part: Providential save by Lunin after Hugo Sotelo's shot. The ball went to the top corner, but the gliding flight of the Ukrainian, who shot with a changed hand, prevented Celta from scoring. Now the white goalkeeper makes a mistake in blocking… but the play was ruled out due to offside so the rebound caught by the Celta striker was worthless. Marcos Alonso tricks Lunin from the spot to tie the score.
Final note: 6
First part: Try to help in attack by giving the team width. He has not suffered in defense and has been seen in attack. It has been good for him to have such a close rival.
Rest note: 6
Second part: A lot of work in defense… and suffering now with Bamba, who insistently looks for him one-on-one.
Final note: 5
First part: Cut the danger that good old Williot was carrying. He withstood the feint and dropped to the ground to send the ball wide. Another good defensive action from the Spaniard, speed and forcefulness to earn the applause of the fans. Another providential cut from Asencio to avoid Celta's chance… and the Bernabéu chants to one of their own: “Asencio, Asencio”
Rest note: 9
Second part: Safe on the court, solid in aerial duels… a very complete game for the Spanish centre-back, who is sending another strong message to the Real Madrid coaching staff. There is central here for a while. Good coverage for Lucas after being surpassed by Bamba in one for one. Forceful like few others in clearances. Asencio makes a mistake, arriving late and knocking down Bamba inside the area to give Celta a penalty that ends in 2-2
Final note: 6
First part: He leads, once again, the white defense. Great ball into space in search of Mbappé's run, who does not decide well
Rest note: 6
Second part: Providencial to the cut to avoid a dangerous lateral center. Bailing water since Camavinga's mistake that has gotten Madrid into trouble.
Final note: 6
First part: With Vini pulled a little more to the center, the full-back is able to fly down the left wing to be seen in attack
Rest note: 5
Second part: He hasn't intervened much in the white game, but he hasn't suffered in defense either. Compliant match by the Spanish side
Final note: 5
First part: Whistles to the Frenchman every time he touches the ball. Perfect night to show your personality. Loss of Tchoauméni in the center of the field that almost cost Madrid a displeasure. Whip from the 14th from the front that almost surprised the Celta goalkeeper.
Rest note: 6
Second part: Well, the Frenchman is having a great game, for the record… It is noticeable that Tchoauméni enjoys more in the center of the field, his natural position, where he is giving his teammates stability and meaning to the game.
Prorogation: Well, he's being the best on the team today… he started with a whistle from minute 1, made a couple of mistakes and ended up letting loose to show all his football and personality.
Final note: 8
First part: Marks the pressure from Madrid, who began biting the Giráldez with the intention of stealing the ball near the rival area
Rest note: 6
Second part: A lot of physical wear and tear on the Spaniard, who is sweeping everything that passes through his impact zone… while distributing the white game with a lot of sense. He leaves in the 70th minute to introduce Camavinga
Final note: 6
First part: Madrid's first shot on goal came from the Croatian, who tried his luck from the front
Rest note: 6
Second part: The Croatian did wonderfully, starting the play with a backheel… before filtering a pass into the hole in which he left Brahim alone. It is wonderful to see Modric's intelligent movements, always giving an alternative to his teammates in the areas where one can really do damage.
Final note: 7
First part: He asks for it inside, but it's not entirely right. The midfielder turns inside the area after a good one-two with Modric and his shot is taken by Iván Villar with his right foot
Rest note: 6
Second part: Magical control by Brahim, who sleeps the ball with a unique class before giving Vinicius 2-0. More magic from Malaga in another individual action in which he broke his pair before putting in a cross that Mbappé miraculously did not send to the back of the net. He leaves in the 70th minute to bring on Arda Güler.
Final note: 7
First part: Good personal play by Vini, who falls to the ground after a foul by Javi Rodríguez… the referee did not whistle when the Brazilian was about to step into the area.
Rest note: 5
Second part: The Brazilian beats Iván Villar one-on-one with a subtle low shot to the long post. Celebration of the gunslinger and 7's fourteenth goal so far this season. The 7 on the back and a spoon… who does it remind you of? The Brazilian transformed into Raúl, but Starfelt joined the party to take away his enthusiasm on the goal line. Gift from the Brazilian to Arda in a goal that ended up annulled.
Final note: 6
First part: A good ball from Rüdiger runs into space, but his death pass does not find a familiar face. The Frenchman plays a dangerous counterattack against Carlo's men, but Starfelt blocks his shot. Great goal from the 9th, which starts from home, sees Javi Rodríguez with a subtle bicycle before crossing the shot to make it 1-0. In the celebration, a message from the French star to the Bernabéu stands: he points to the shield, looks at the stands and makes a fairly clear hand gesture (“no, no”). A reproach for the whistles?
Rest note: 9
Second part: Madrid's second goal starts with the Frenchman, who takes Starfelt out of his position, breaks him, raises his head and throws long to Brahim, who ends up assisting the Brazilian. Miraculously, he doesn't find Iván's squad. What was the intention of that shot from the French star.
Final note: 9
First part: The Italian's change of plans, system and total pressure on Celta has served to improve the face after the Classic. Not much danger has been generated, but neither has it been suffered. Giráldez's men are completely locked in… and Madrid are having a hard time finding the space/pass to break the lock.
Rest note: 7
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Final note: 6
Second part: The Turkish midfielder enters in the 70th minute to enjoy a few minutes that he knows he has to make the most of. Well, if I say it first… the 15th sends a direct message to the coaching staff. The Turk's third goal in his second cup match. Nothing, what was said is deleted. Vini receives offside and the goal does not go up on the scoreboard.
Prorogation: The Turk raises his head and assists Endrick perfectly to make it 3-2. What a left hand that good old Arda has. Another assist from Arda Güler after a masterful corner that Endrick caught, again. Magical duo to send a direct message to the heart of the Madrid coaching staff.
Final note: 9
Second part: The midfielder enters the green in the 70th minute after completing a first half in the Clásico that made him stay on the bench. Camavinga's error in the release of the ball that ended up costing Madrid 2-1… and fear for the white team in the last 10 minutes. Open match after a mistake by the Frenchman, who does not learn from the lesson experienced in Jeddah. An oversight that the coaching staff does not like at all.
Prorogation: Well the Frenchman now, who breaks down the left wing, puts in the center… but there is no one to chase the ball. That's difficult.
Final note: 4
Second part: The Brazilian enters in the 78th minute to enjoy a few minutes that almost only come in the cup competition. Mbappé leaves in his place. The Brazilian arrives late and steps hard on Starfelt's calf. Endrick doesn't measure up in these actions…
Prorogation: The Brazilian sends it to the clouds in a play that perhaps required control to set up the shot more comfortably. Great goal from Endrick to make the score 3-2. He controls with his back turned, and unleashes the whip on Iván Villar's long post. Celebration of crazy Bobby, who takes off his shirt and thermals, to unleash himself at the Bernabéu. I desperately needed a night like this. Double from the Brazilian, who fulfills Carlo's plea after Deportiva Minera: “He played a good game. He will score goals when we need him to.” Heel shot inside the small area to gain confidence.
Final note: 9
Second part: Well, more minutes for the Uruguayan, the only Madrid player who has played in all the games. 30 starters and only one substitute. He jumps onto the green in the 78th minute to give Modric a rest.
Prorogation: Spectacular run by Valverde, who leaves behind everything that approaches him… and assists Endrick inside the area, but the Brazilian sends it to the clouds. ZA-PA-TA-ZO OF THE URUGUAYAN SPECTACULARLY HOSTED THE BALL IN THE VERY SQUAD. Every time the ball falls to him in the impact zone, Valverde does not hesitate for a second to set up the shot. Without words, Madrid's 4-2.
Final note: 8
Prorogation: Enters in the 92nd minute, after Celta's goal, to try to attack the white game. Carlo prays to Jude to get him out of this mess. He throws off his markers, helps in defense and in getting the ball out. English is everywhere.
Final note: 6