Vinicius and Militâo, one of the highlights in a Madrid in which the full-backs have slackened and which has left an ‘interim’ Chelsea alive
Valverde has made his usual physical deployment and has received the support of the stands after the ‘macarra’ attack that he gave Baena
A clear favorite in betting, Real Madrid faced the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against Chelsea with guarantees and serenity. The white team, which passed over Liverpool in the round of 16, was measured against a London team that arrived at the meeting in the midst of an institutional crisis and with a Frank Lampard who opened the charge with a defeat against Wolverhampton.
After the defeat against Villarreal that left his team practically out of the fight for the League, Carlo Ancelotti came out with his eleven gala against a Santiago Bernabéu that this time was not going to be the ‘judge’ of a tie. Or if.
Ancelotti initially bet on an offensive eleven. Rodrygo together with the untouchables Vinicius and Benzema up top, Valverde together with Modric and Kroos in a triangle in the center of the field. And Camavinga, once again, as a left-back.
Precisely, the Frenchman was one of the weakest of Madrid in the first half in the white coliseum Away from the winger who ‘ate’ Raphinha in the classic cupbearer, the former Rennes player was somewhat of a failure and was charged very quickly with a yellow card.
In the second, correct a Madrid that has not made all the blood that could and that it has seemed that it has not wanted to force the machine too much.
These are the SPORT notes:
7
Thibaut Courtois, portero
Vital
The fact that with a ‘1’ and a ‘9’ TOP gives you to win things and carry out games, the Belgian fulfills it perfectly. He has drawn a providential hand in the first half with an almost point-blank shot from Sterling and another very clear one from Joâo Félix. In the rest of the actions, impeccable.
6
Carvajal, defense
Chiaroscuro
He gave ‘Vini’ a good assist in Benzema’s 1-0 move. From there, a discreet game in which he has alternated some errors in the start with good defensive actions. He absurd the entry on Cucurella that has left him a yellow.
7
Eder Militao, defender
Imperial
The Brazilian is physically very, very superior to almost all the strikers ahead of him. He imposes himself with enormous power and ease. One of the best centre-backs of the moment, without a doubt. Another clinic tonight.
7
David Alaba, defender
Attentive
Next to this Militão it is much ‘easier’ to play. The Austrian has been good, he has hardly made any mistakes and that he has had to be very attentive to a somewhat hasty Camavinga and that he had many problems with Kanté and James.
4
Eduardo Camavinga, midfielder
Novato
Hasty in one of the first actions of the game charging with an absurd card. If in the classic he ‘ate’ Raphinha in this lateral reconversion, tonight he has had many more problems. It has been the first change of ‘Carletto’.
6
Toni Kroos, midfielder
Conscious
Holding the position well, stopping the game when it was time to play. In good physical tone and getting along well with Modric and Valverde. They let the Uruguayan unfold much more, especially in high pressure. correct match.
6
Luka Modric, midfielder
Veteran
Having the experience of the Croatian is always a plus. Especially if you combine it with a good state of form. He has played judiciously, he has given oxygen when it was needed. He has moved the team. The only ‘but’, a serious loss in the first half that almost cost dearly.
6
Fede Valverde, midfielder
aggressive
After all the trouble after Baena’s punch the other day, he felt the heat of the Bernabéu on a night when there were plenty of eyes on him. He has played with his usual intensity, he has made a great physical display. The great lung of Madrid.
6
Rodrygo Goes, striker
opportunist
It hasn’t turned out a good game, but his ‘rogue’ winning Cucurella’s back has led to the expulsion of Childwell. Beyond that, he has been the one who has stood out the least in the offensive trident. He has had a clear decision that he has resolved badly against Kepa.
7
Vinicius Jr., forward
Unstoppable
He’s been a constant nuisance to Reece James, to Fofana, and to anyone who wanted to pair up with him. He has enormous confidence in one against one and believes he is capable of anything. As always, he wasted too much energy in ‘eating the ear’ of the referee.
7
Karim Benzema, delantero
selective
The Frenchman has ‘chopped’ just enough to dismast the Chelsea defense and to generate constant superiorities. Perhaps he no longer stars in the parades that we saw him a few years ago, but he associates himself like angels on a tile in the area. He attentive in the first and continues adding.
7
Marco Asensio, midfielder
Whip
He has released that powerful left leg that he has to score a providential 2-0 for his team. Ancelotti has given him a little more than 20 minutes knowing that he needed a mid-distance shot. And the Mallorcan has responded.
6
Antonio Rüdiger, defender
‘Stopper’
The German has entered through Camavinga and has been located in the left center. He has been key blocking a shot from Mount that was going inside. He has not been required much more.
5
Dani Ceballos, midfielder
current
He has come in to help with pressure, to run and to try to give fluidity to the game.
