Real Madrid beat Cadiz 2-0 in La Liga, securing their position above rival Atletico Madrid. The game saw several key players out due to injuries and rest concerns ahead of the Champions League and Spanish cup matches.
An underwhelming first half
Real Madrid started the game with a strong team, but it soon became clear that they were struggling to find the back of the net. The first half ended with a 0-0 scoreline, despite several chances for the team.
Nacho Fernandez breaks the deadlock
In the second half, Nacho Fernandez scored a fantastic goal from a distance, breaking the deadlock and giving Real Madrid the lead. The goal was even more special as Nacho came up against his brother Alex on the opposing team.
Marco Asensio adds another great goal
Minutes later, Marco Asensio added another great goal to Madrid’s lead, making it 2-0. Despite controlling the game and having many chances to score, Karim Benzema missed a decent chance to further extend the lead but played as the captain of the team.
Resting key players before important matches
Real Madrid played without several key players due to injuries and rested top players for the upcoming Champions League and Spanish cup matches. Toni Kroos and Vinicius Junior were both out due to minor issues but expected to return for the Chelsea second leg. Carlo Ancelotti managed Benzema, who is fighting for the Pichichi award in La Liga by resting him when he was fatigued.
Ancelotti speaks about Real Madrid’s future prospects
Before the match against Cádiz, Carlo Ancelotti spoke about key aspects that he believes will determine success for Real Madrid in future games. He commented on the performances of the centrebacks, emphasizing that all of them have played well since the World Cup. Ancelotti also spoke about the progress of teenage midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
Ancelotti believes in Real Madrid’s chances for Champions League success
Despite being dismissed by English pundits, Ancelotti believes that Real Madrid has a good chance of winning the Champions League. He acknowledged that European football is much more competitive than most people say but was unfazed by the challenge.
Post-game podcast to analyze Real Madrid’s performance
The Real Madrid post-game podcast will analyze the team’s performance in-depth. The team’s strengths and weaknesses will be thoroughly analyzed as well as potential areas of improvement.
Overall, Real Madrid’s victory against Cadiz was well-deserved despite facing several injury and rest concerns. The team now looks ahead to important matches in the Champions League and Spanish cup, with Carlo Ancelotti confident in their future prospects.
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