Single reviewReal Madrid had a lot of trouble avoiding the renewed cup exit at CD Alcoyano on Wednesday evening. In a difficult game, Los Blancos prevailed 3-1. Above all, Militão, Asensio and Camavinga were convincing, while Mariano could not collect any plus points.
While Camavinga shines, Mariano hardly comes into its own – Photos: Imago
Starting XI
Andriy Lunin
Similar to the previous season, the Ukrainian was noticeably lacking game practice: The 1.92-meter man did not always look safe, especially with high crosses. Nonetheless, the 22-year-old was focused, was even with his fingertips on the ball when he conceded and parried a long-range shot well shortly before the end (83rd). REAL TOTAL-Note: 2,5.
Nacho Fernandez
Defensively rarely challenged, however, you noticed the veteran that he doesn’t feel particularly comfortable in the right-back position. When the 31-year-old is in frontal (defensive) one-on-one situations, such as in a duel with Andy Escudero Núñez (15th) was challenged, the veteran seemed overwhelmed at times. In addition, as expected, with little influence on the attacking game of the guests. REAL TOTAL-Note: 3,5.
Eder Militao
After his blackout before the bitter 0-1 bankruptcy at Getafe FC, the Brazilian rehabilitated himself with a good performance on Wednesday evening: the central defender not only acted largely flawlessly in defensive behavior – he also headed the important 1-0 shortly before the break at (39.). With 1: 1 by Vega, he might have supported Casemiro by doubling, without bearing any clear complicity. REAL TOTAL-Note: 1,5.
David Alaba (up to the 86th minute of the game)
Was fully up to date in terms of defensive behavior, but was rarely challenged. In the opposing penalty area, the Austrian could even have scored a goal himself after a free-kick variant with a long-range shot (51st), but narrowly missed. REAL TOTAL-Note: 2,5.
Marcelo
Compared to the committed (if not always happy) appearance at Getafe FC, the Brazilian didn’t seem particularly agile, especially in the attacking game. So the veteran made no significant mistake. But he couldn’t really recommend himself for further (starting XI) appearances. REAL TOTAL-Note: 3,5.
Federico Valverde
Acted hard, but could not have the hoped-for influence on the offensive game of Los Blancos: Too many inaccuracies in the passing game and too little dynamism with the ball at the foot were the Uruguayan’s greatest shortcoming. Must increase in order to get beyond the role of the complementary player. REAL TOTAL-Note: 3,5.
housemiro
Delivered a mostly solid performance, but was too easily let go before Vega equalized. Apart from a carelessness in the duel behavior, as usual consistently and with the ball on the foot over long stretches of constructive solutions. REAL TOTAL-Note: 3,5.
Eduardo Camavinga (up to the 77th minute of the game)
The Frenchman was the pivotal point in the sometimes paralyzing offensive game of the Blancos that evening: The youngster tried to accelerate the sometimes very static game of the guests through expansive dribbles, a good passing accuracy or a courageous one-on-one behavior. In addition, the 19-year-old acted attentively and consistently in the game against the ball – and even prevented the early deficit in the fourth minute of the game with a header. In round two he continued to act with a lot of energy until his substitution and even almost entered himself into the list of goalscorers with his head. REAL TOTAL-Note: 1,5.
Rodrygo Goes (up to the 86th minute of the game)
After 37 minutes, he initially generated the Merengues’ most dangerous goal clearance to date, only to assist with a corner two minutes later for the important opening goal. After Los Blancos conceded the 1-1, it was again Rodrygo who set an offensive signal with a long-range shot. His pre-assist before the 2-1 rounded off a decent performance. REAL TOTAL-Note: 2,5.
Mariano Díaz (up to the 49th minute of the game)
Not a good performance by the center forward! It is true that the Benzema representative was hardly staged in a first half that was weak in terms of offensive performance – but when he was in a good position to score, as in the 46th minute after Valverde’s pass, the 28-year-old was almost able to never prevail. Made way for Asensio due to injury shortly after half-time. REAL TOTAL-Note: 4,5.
Eden Hazard (up to the 77th minute of the game)
The Belgian did not succeed in creating clear final situations for long periods of time – with good dribbling and some courageous offensive one-on-one situations, he created situations that were at least situational in excess. Particularly positive: Immediately before his substitution, he prepared Asensio’s goal to make it 2-1 (76th). REAL TOTAL-Note: 2,5.
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Substitute players
Marco Asensio (from the 49th minute of the game)
After his poor performance at Getafe FC, Asensio became a match winner at the third division side: The winger revived the crippling offensive with a few clever passports and also scored the (pre-) decisive goal to make it 2-1. In this form, it will certainly be an issue for the starting line-up again against Valencia. REAL TOTAL-Note: 1,5.
Toni Kroos (from the 77th minute of the game)
Came into the game when the score was 2: 1 and fitted in with the usual sure passing game – but without shining. Without rating.
Isco (from the 77th minute of the game)
Came in the closing stages to set more offensive accents and secure the away win. With his goal just seconds after he stepped onto the pitch, the crowd’s favorite surely gathered arguments for further (short) missions in view of the tight schedule. Without rating.
Jesús Vallejo (from the 86th minute of the game)
Alaba came into the game shortly before the end and was allowed to sniff at least a little Copa air. Without rating.
Dani Ceballos (from the 86th minute of the game)
The fact that the central midfielder got a few minutes could be a hint for further missions in the coming weeks. However, the returnees could not really attract attention. Without rating.
Trainer
Carlo Ancelotti
Certainly not a glamorous performance by Blancos: Nevertheless, the Italian managed to push the weak Getrafe game out of their heads and forget the embarrassing end of the previous year. With the substitutions of Asensio and Isco, the Italian also showed a lucky hand. REAL TOTAL-Note: 2,5.
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