Real Madrid did not start this season as befits a champion. First, the Kings only drew 0-0 in San Sebastian with the local Real Sociedad, and then they exhausted the away triumph with Betis Sevilla. The 3: 2 victory was ensured by none other than Sergio Ramos, who in the 82nd minute with an excellent undercap took a penalty kick.
On Wednesday, the Kings also suffered a long time. Suffice it to say that in the first half, Zinedine Zidane’s players only threatened the visitors’ goal twice. First, after a combined action, Marcelo’s shot was blocked, and on the rebound of Federico Valverde, Roberto Jimenez showed a great deal of skill.
Moments later, the Spanish goalkeeper was able to capitulate after Luca Jovic’s shot. The Serb got a great flat pass from Valverde on the right flank but sent the ball over the bar.
Real Valladolid came out of a lot of trouble shortly after switching sides. After Luka Modricio’s cross from the corner, Jović headed, Jimenez parried the ball, Casemiro rushed with the rebound, but tried the crossbar.
The guests seriously threatened the Royal goal only in the 55th minute. Shon Weissman got the ball on the 40th meter and flashed under the penalty area. When he was just before “16”, he made a strong shot at the left post. Thibaut Courtois stretched out long and parried the ball to the corner.
Less than half an hour before the end of the match, the locals scored the desired goal. After the action of Valverde and Benzema, Vinicius stood face to face with the goalkeeper and did not waste the opportunity.
The guests still tried to answer thanks to Rubio, who sent a biting shot into the center of the goal, but Courtois rose to the occasion. In the 82nd minute Modric was closer to happiness. The Croatian took the ball from Michel in the penalty area and hit the post.
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In the previous round, Damian Kądzior had the opportunity to make his debut in the starting line-up of Eibar. However, the Polish representative was changed during the break, and Pedro Leon, who appeared for him, showed his assist. On Wednesday evening, the Spaniard got the opportunity to play from the first minute, and Kądzior appeared on the pitch in the 74th minute. The Basque team lost 1-0 at home to Elche after a goal by Lucas Boye. The hosts could equalize, but Exposito missed in the second half of the penalty kick.
Atletico Madrid’s departure for Hueska ended with a 0-0 draw. The Villarreal team achieved a valuable 3: 1 triumph over Deportivo Alaves.
Real Madrid – Real Valladolid 1: 0 (0: 0)
Goal: Vinicius (65)
Judge: Cesar Soto Grado
Yellow cards: Casemiro, Marcelo – Gonzalez
Real Madrid: Courtois – Odriozola (57th Carvajal), Varane, Ramos, Marcelo – Valverde, Casemiro, Modric – Isco (57th Asensio) – Jovic (58th Vinicius), Benzema (87th Mayoral)
Real Valladolid: Jimenez – Hervias, Bruno, Sanchez, Garcia – Michel (87. El Yamiq), Fede (64. Marcos Andre) – Oscar Plano, Orellana (64. Kike), Rubio (74. Guardiola) – Weissman (74. Toni)
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