2023-08-12 21:46:00
The people of Madrid did most of the work in the first half, scoring two goals in 10 minutes through Rodrygo (28th) and Jude Bellingham (36th), scorer for his first game in the league.
Without Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, who are gradually giving up their playing time to French midfielders Aurélien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, the Merengues have been able to establish their domination without forcing too much.
Despite a few attempts at the end of the match, the Basques failed to bring the danger in front of Andriy Lunin’s goal. The designated replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Thursday in training, was hardly worried.
The Madrid players have also entered the lawn wearing t-shirts with the message “a lot of strength Tibo”, while the Belgian goalkeeper should be unavailable for several months.
Bellingham s’illustre
For his first match in the league, the English prodigy Jude Bellingham, recruited for 103 million euros in Dortmund, scored his first goal on a somewhat lucky half-volley which lobbed the Basque goalkeeper in the 36th minute. The Brazilian Rodrygo had opened the scoring a few minutes earlier with a powerful shot at the near post, after a well-felt cross from Carvajal.
Aligned in false number 9, the Englishman has above all demonstrated his versatility, with several quality defensive returns, like this tackle on Williams who went on goal (33rd), and a constant presence in recovery.
The 20-year-old midfielder shone at the heart of a 4-4-2 diamond pattern, to better launch Vinicius and Rodrygo. The latter started his season well with a first goal, while Real will need the contribution of its two Brazilians more than ever, after the departure of Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.
Still as serene for his 100th match in the Merengue jersey in all competitions at just 20 years old, Eduardo Camavinga confirmed his rise to power in the middle.
The only downside: the injury of Brazilian defender Eder Militao, injured in the knee.
Rayo Vallecano leader
On the other lawns, Rayo Vallecano won Friday in Almeria 2-0, thanks to two penalty goals, including one scored by French striker Randy Nteka. The franjirrojos are provisionally at the top of the standings, tied with Real.
Sevilla FC lost at home to Valencia 1-2, with a goal from former Lyonnais Mouctar Diakhaby. Sevilla defender Loic Badé has been sent off.
Earlier today Real Sociedad, who finished fourth last season, were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona.
FC Barcelona, which has still not been able to register all of its first team with the league, travels to Getafe on Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
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