12/08/2023 and las 23:25 CEST
Bellingham shone in Madrid’s victory against Athletic at San Mamés
The worst news was Militao’s knee injury that could be serious
Real Madrid beat Athletic in the league start at San Mamés. And he has done it with a punching demonstration and a message from Ancelotti: a generational renewal is coming.
The coach lined up an eleven with very young footballers like Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Valverde, Fran García and Bellingham. The Englishman, the star reinforcement of this season, made his debut as a goalscorer in LaLiga. Ancelotti returned to bet on a system without clear wingers with Vinicius and Rodrygo free to fall into the band and Bellingham acting as hooker.
After a very intense start to the game, Athletic fell behind the forcefulness of Madrid, who took the lead with a goal from Rodrygo and showed that, despite not having Benzema, they still have a lot of talent up front. There were only two goals but they could have been more.
This is the 1×1 of the Real Madrid players against Athletic:
6 Andriy Lunin, Quiet goalkeeper
The goalkeeper conveyed calm in a fairly placid match and the few arrivals from Athletic were solved without trouble. In a game that was in the spotlight, after Courtois’ injury, he went unnoticed.
8 Carvajal, defense Offensive
In a Madrid that no longer plays with wingers, their role is even more decisive for the whites. Against Athletic he was very active in attack and aggressive in defense. His was the assistance to Rodrygo stretching from the ground, in Madrid’s first goal.
6 Eder Militao, Defensa Roto
The Brazilian made a bad gesture trying to put pressure on an Athletic player and his knee went out. The injury meant that he was replaced by Rudiger after a very consistent performance.
7 David Alaba, Solvent defense
Another solid performance from the central defender who continues to be life insurance. Athletic hardly caused any trouble for a Madrid that grew larger with the passing of the minutes. In the case of Alaba with his usual order.
5 Fran García, defense Destemplado
He started out very nervous, making unforced errors in simple passes and controls, but he got into tune as the minutes went by. Waiting to be more precise, he put a lot of intensity into all of his actions.
6 Tchouaméni, consistent midfielder
In a grayer role than his midfield teammates, he was Madrid’s anchor. The most positional midfielder and also the one in charge of preventing Madrid from unraveling when they lost the ball.
7 Eduardo Camavinga, skilled midfielder
In line with last season, this time as a midfielder, connecting with the forwards and showing a lot of class driving the ball and distributing play. In his best moments, he still remembers Seedorf.
6 Fede Valverde, Intermittent midfielder
He played inside with that verticality that characterizes him but without having much weight in the game. He stood out more when Athletic broke up and found more spaces.
8 Jude Bellingham Imposing
Something very serious. Playing as a hook, he made his debut as a scorer with a somewhat lucky shot. But it was the display of him, showing that he is a total midfielder, the most striking of his game. Bellingham drives the ball with his head up and breaks lines with astonishing ease.
7 Vinicius Jr., forward Differential
Without being his best version, it was enough for him to be one of the most differential players in the game. Dani Vivian didn’t make it easy for him, and at times he still seems somewhat uncomfortable away from the band. But when he received it face to face and was able to face it was a marvel. He missed the goal.
7 Rodrygo Goes, striker Scorer
He scored Madrid’s first goal with a shot that surprised Unai after a great assist from Carvajal. Playing further from the wing than last year, he is comfortable in the inside lane with that pause that characterizes him in areas where everyone gets nervous.
6 Antonio Rüdiger, defender Compliant
He entered for the injured Militao and made no mistakes. He entered the game well and Madrid maintained their defensive solidity.
5 Toni Kroos, midfielder Inaccurate
He lost some inappropriate ball for him and it took him a while to find his rhythm.
6 Luka Modric, hierarchical midfielder
Just entering left details of his class and speeded up the circulation of the Madrid ball.
5 Joselu, Forward Unnoticed
He entered the final stretch of the game and barely came into play. In his few appearances he was not very precise.
2023-08-12 21:34:05
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