Real Madrid wins with a great goal from Marco Asensio

A left-footed shot from Marco Asensio, linked to the fortune of turning down a rival, gave Real Madrid a victory by inertia (1-0) ahead of their European clash against Manchester City and punished speculation of a Getafe winning a gold chance to get out of the relegation zone.

It was a unique opportunity for Getafe. The ghost in another part of Real Madrid, total absence of intensity. A team with rotations to keep the largest number of starters fresh for the Etihad battle. Some 51,000 Real Madrid spectators show a deep love for their club and head to the Santiago Bernabéu on an incentive-free night.

Because nobody expects anything from Eden Hazard, a starter in the League eight months later, who is a different footballer than the one who came in as a star. With the added responsibility of appearing on the side reserved for Vinícius’ daily exhibitions. The contrast was even harmful to the Belgian. Failed will from a player with whom the club must reach an agreement to avoid another year of inconsistency and a high salary.

Getafe was hesitant to go for a sleepy rival or be conservative. He moved closer to the latter and paid for it. He craved the mobility and danger that Enes Ünal generates, with Bordalás strengthening his muscles with an unexpected central defender, Omar Alderete, who put Djené ahead in midfield.

An ‘experiment’ with good memories in Seville with which he ruled out a bolt shot with a defense of five. The attack in Madrid did not demand it either. With False 9’s Marco Asensio showing it’s not his demarcation in a surefire cross from Lucas Vázquez in which he fooled the ball with everything to score.

It was the most dangerous action of a first sleep-inducing act. No shots on target from any team. Two attempts by Ceballos, the first deflected and the second disallowed by the rearguard, which rained softly from the sky into Soria’s hands.

Bordalás’ devotion to Portu and Borja Mayoral’s special motivation at the Bernabéu were of little use. The only dangerous move, after a first shot that failed to reach Maksimovic, came from a mistake by Mendy, back with the distrust of the one who has been off the field for months.

Each workout had more intensity than the match. The second half could only improve and Kroos’ entry increased the dominance by Real Madrid criteria. He forced Getafe to withdraw, who forgave the clearest on a header from the Mayoral after a corner kick.

As soon as playtime was over, the panorama changed. Ancelotti made way for Vinicius and the Brazilian did what the rest can’t, unbalanced. He woke up the stadium with a yawn and the Madrid fans started to enjoy themselves with fingers crossed. A hard blow, a minor muscle problem, would take out the team’s stellar reference in a game in Manchester that will be the final note of the season.

And so the match was decided. Like so many, of course in favor of Real Madrid. After a save from Courtois, a shot towards Juan Iglesias’ team and the price of the goal for Asensio’s insolence. He always tries, with blind faith in his left foot. As soon as he can weaponize the shot, he shoots. This time the luck factor was on his side. The ball was deflected by Maksimovic and tricked Soria.

Bordalás substitutions tied the score and the goal was a penalty. Lost golden opportunity to get out of the relegation zone after the defeats of Almería and Cádiz. The defeat could have been bigger if a goal from ‘Vini’ had not been disallowed for offside or David Soria had saved an Asensio header off the line after a cross with music from Kroos.

The closure left a shared bitterness. Getafe because he did not know how to take advantage of a unique moment to win for the second time in his history at Bernabéu and Real Madrid with concern for Camavinga.

A tackle from below by Iglesias caused the Frenchman to make a poor knee turn and leave the field. An indisputable Ancelotti who went on to play the 90 minutes in a decision that could cost the Manchester game dear.

Source: El heraldo

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