Defeating the ‘weak’ team, Real Madrid advanced to the round of 16

TPO – Defending champion Real Madrid overcame Arandina thanks to 3 goals in the second half from Joselu, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti had many pillars in the match against Arandina, young talent Arda Guler had his first start for the Madrid team. With a higher level of players, Real Madrid easily dominated Arandina. Ancelotti’s students finished 8 times in the first half and kept the ball 82%. But the Los Blancos players lacked goalkeeper Alvarez’s sharpness in front of goal. Real Madrid only had 1 shot on target in the first half.



Young player Arda Guler had two opportunities to score a goal in his debut for Real Madrid, but he unfortunately missed both. In the 14th minute, Vinicius Tobias sent a pass that put Guler in a favorable shooting position. Real Madrid’s rookie kicked a kick into the near corner but was blocked by goalkeeper Alvarez. Just a few minutes later, Guler had a beautiful free kick that hit the outside edge of the post.



The turning point of the match came in the 52nd minute, captain Zazu knocked down Brahim Diaz in the penalty area and the referee immediately awarded a penalty to Real Madrid. Striker Joselu coolly finished the shot into the far corner of the goal, leaving goalkeeper Alvarez unable to stop. Real Madrid received a lot of spirit after the opening goal, Los Blancos doubled the gap in the 55th minute from a counter-attack. Joselu’s pass hit an Arandina player, Diaz quickly finished dangerously, goalkeeper Alvarez stood still.



Minute 90+1, Valverde passed under his armpit for Diaz to escape and then crossed for Rodrygo. The Brazilian player controlled the ball neatly and finished with his right foot. Once again, Arandina’s goalkeeper watched the ball fly into the net. in helplessness. Arandina’s efforts helped them score an honorable goal. Raly Cabral passed the ball past Fran Garcia in the penalty area. No. 17’s cross caused midfielder Nacho to fumble and score an own goal.

Real Madrid will face rival Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup on January 11 (Vietnam time). The tournament was held in Saudi Arabia with the participation of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Osasuna and Barcelona.