After an emotional derby victory against city rivals Atletico, Real Madrid remain leaders in “La Liga”. Barcelona won thanks to Robert Lewandowski.
After an emotional derby victory against city rivals Atletico, Real Madrid remain leaders in “La Liga”.
Toni Kroos’ team won 2-1 (2-0) at their rivals and is at the top of the table with a perfect record of six wins from six games. Rodrygo (18th minute) and Federico Valverde (36th) scored for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Mario Hermoso made the match exciting again in the 83rd minute, but then saw the yellow-red card himself seven minutes later. The game was finally decided.
Lewandowski strong again for Barcelona
The first pursuer of the Madrilenians remains FC Barcelona. Once again, world footballer Robert Lewandowski paved the way for another win for the Catalans. On the sixth day of the game, the ex-Munich native contributed two goals in a 3-0 (2-0) win over FC Elche four days after the 2-0 defeat at Bayern in the Champions League.
The Pole, who scored in the 34th and 48th minute, increased his number of goals in the Primera División to eight. The former Bayern star was substituted in the 72nd minute. The Dutchman Memphis Depay (41st) provided the Catalans with another goal.
Moose early outnumbered
The guests had already lost defender Gonzalo Verdu to a red card in the 14th minute. Shortly before half-time, Elche coach Francisco Rodriguez was sent off the bench with a red card.