La Liga: One on one Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: assessment and comments
questionfirst half flat real MadridWhere he excelled was in punching: chance and purposewhat from Guler after a precise completion, a luxurious assist from Carvajal. This was the only dangerous arrival for the whites, and they did not miss it. Madrid, who spend a lot of time on their pitch, have problems with possession and good transitions in attack, but who compete well, defend seriously and withstand Real’s attacks.
KEPA. His peace of mind lasted two minutes, the time it took to intervene and clear Javi Galan’s poisoned cross. Great hand to deflect Kubo’s shot near the post for a corner. As soon as the match resumed, he extended another spectacular hand to Turrientes.
REST SCORE: 7
CARVAJAL: Decisive. His first assist at 0-1 was impressive, sending the ball in front of the Real defense until he noticed Güler’s arrival. Firm in the tough defensive battle he has with Barrenechea.
REST SCORE: 7
MILITAO. Paired with Oyarzabal and the restoration of sensations in a few minutes, which for him is golden. At times there are glimpses of his defensive aggressiveness and ability to anticipate actions in advanced positions. Good anticipation to prevent dangerous activities in the area.
REST SCORE: 6
NACHOS. We help the team resist Real’s attacks. A good gap awaiting the arrival of Merino to complete the Barrenechea cross. He had to be treated for a blow to his hand that led to the injury.
REST SCORE: 6
FRAN GARCIA. Little in the attack, but a lot of credit in the defensive actions. Very alert to make Kubo feel uncomfortable with a header when everything is in his favor against Kepa, and very quick in coverage to break up Oyarzabal’s arrival in the area after a Real counter-attack. Yellow for knocking down Kubo.
REST SCORE: 7
CHUAMENI. Intense in defensive work. He hit several balls under pressure. His change of play was impressive, allowing for Carvajal’s surprise appearance in the game to score Madrid’s first goal. The protagonist of the controversial play of the match: the goal against Real Madrid was disallowed due to Barrenechea’s previous foul on the Frenchman when the ball was released.
REST SCORE: 6
MODRIC. I’m trying to suggest to myself that I put some order in the way the ball comes out. Minor notoriety as Madrid suffer and have trouble keeping the ball at their feet. He moved back a few meters after the restart to have more contact with the ball, and the team notices this with longer possession and less turnover when releasing the ball.
REST RATING: 5
CEBALLOS. Turned to the left flank to help Fran with the Cubo-Odriozola pair. Very little with the ball.
REST RATING: 5
GÜLER. A great goal with a strong, low shot from Carvajal’s superb pass from the right. He left quality flashes on the few occasions when he had to intervene. The main character in the resumption with two almost consecutive blows crashing into the royalist defense. A great start, allowing Brahim to launch a dangerous counter-attack. He received a yellow card for protesting a foul that was not called.
REST SCORE: 7
BRAHIM. Because Madrid have little possession and few transitions in attack, they were unable to get into advantageous positions to create danger. No traces of electrical wiring to break lines.
REST RATING: 5
JOSELU. Unassisted The game is very far from the zone and with few options for participation and finishing. It was a rough start and Munuera Montera had to stop play to get involved after receiving a blow to the head.
REST RATING: 5
ANCLOTTI. A team full of substitute players competes against an always challenging opponent and scenario. Not brilliantly and with some difficulties due to the lack of control over the match taking place, Madrid wins and defends effectively.
REST SCORE: 7