Real Madrid maintains its good form in La Liga after defeating Cádiz 2-0 (VAVEL.com). Although it was a complicated match, Nacho and Marco Asensio scored two goals within four minutes late in the second half, giving Real Madrid another victory (ESPN). With this win, Real Madrid is now only three points behind the league leaders, Atlético de Madrid (AP News).
Before this match, Real Madrid rested several first-choice players, such as Thibaut Courtois, Karim Benzema, and Luka Modric (AP News). Even without them, Real Madrid dominated the game, with a 67% possession rate, creating 23 goal opportunities, compared to Cádiz’s six (Marca).
Real Madrid started the match with a 3-5-2 formation, with Marco Asensio and Vinícius Júnior leading the attack. The young Brazilian had several chances to score, but Cádiz’s goalkeeper, Ledesma, stopped him every time (VAVEL.com).
Cádiz had a few opportunities to score, especially in the second half, but Real Madrid’s defense, led by Nacho, was solid and did not allow any goals (Marca).
Real Madrid’s next challenge will be in the UEFA Champions League semifinals against Chelsea. However, before traveling to London, they will play Getafe in La Liga next week (Managing Madrid).
Unfortunately, after the match, Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger was racially abused by some fans (Hindustan Times). Such behavior has no place in football, and it is important that it is condemned and punished by authorities.
