In a dominant display, Real Madrid secured an impressive 5-1 victory over Valencia, closing the gap to just two points behind La Liga leaders Girona. Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, the Madrid side showcased their attacking prowess throughout the match.
Match Report
The opening goal came courtesy of Dani Carvajal, who expertly fired the ball into the near post. The momentum continued to build for Real Madrid as Vinicius Jr chested in a close-range finish from Rodrygo’s perfectly placed cross just before halftime.
Vinicius Jr wasn’t finished yet, as he found the back of the net again just four minutes into the second half. The young Brazilian forward finished low into the corner, leaving Valencia’s defense helpless.
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Rodrygo added to Real Madrid’s goal tally, capitalizing on a loose pass from Valencia’s goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili. With composure and precision, Rodrygo confidently slotted the ball home, securing his team’s fourth goal of the match. Not content with just one, Rodrygo hammered in a fifth goal past the Georgian goalkeeper, further solidifying Real Madrid’s dominance.
Despite the overwhelming victory for Madrid, Valencia managed to salvage a consolation goal in the dying minutes of the game. Hugo Duro capitalized on Hugo Gonzalez’s cross, finding the back of the net and briefly dampening Real Madrid’s celebrations.
The home side made their intentions clear from the start, as Toni Kroos’ free-kick struck the crossbar, narrowly missing out on adding to their goal tally. In contrast, Valencia’s Hugo Duro squandered several excellent chances in the first half, failing to convert them into goals.
In a missed opportunity during the game, the Spanish striker had a clear chance to score but unfortunately shot straight at goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. This crucial chance was created by Pepelu’s accurate cross, but the striker failed to capitalize on it. Following this, Real Madrid took complete control of the match.
Real Madrid Is Doing Well Without Bellingham
Due to a shoulder injury, England midfielder Jude Bellingham was absent from Real Madrid’s squad. Bellingham had dislocated his shoulder in the first half of Madrid’s previous league game against Rayo Vallecano. As his team went on to win comfortably, Bellingham watched the game alongside his mother Denise.
Remarkably, Real Madrid has managed to score eight goals in their last two games without Bellingham. However, it should be noted that these goals were scored against opponents with very generous defending, a scenario where Bellingham’s skills would have thrived.
Real Madrid’s comprehensive win showcased their attacking prowess and ability to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes. With Ancelotti at the helm, the team continues to impress and climb up the La Liga standings.
