huge week ahead that will almost certainly determine whether or not Zidane is around in '21 @Sevilla tomorrow which is always a difficult place to play Monchengladbach on Wed which determines whether or not they'll advance in CL Madrid Derby next weekend against rivals (and now league favorites) Atleti & Bilbao 3 days later still no Ramos tomorrow & Jovic left out too. Odriozola back in the team though so maybe they'll actually have a real RB for like the 2nd match in the last 2+ months
Another ridiculously huge match in about an hour. It's crazy that even despite how poorly they've played they can still not only advance but likely top the group with a win today. Must have all 3 points so fingers crossed they come out sharp. Ramos returning is huge but sucks that Carvajal only made the bench.
would have loved to see Benzema get his hat trick but they controlled that match with ease and finish top of the group now carry some of this positive momentum into this weekend's derby
Also Benz will make his 528th appearance for Real breaking Roberto Carlos' record for most by a non-Spanish player which is pretty incredible
This team was left for dead not many days ago. They’ve looked much better. Now they just need to get healthy and stay healthy.
With their backs against the wall they went to Sevilla and won, beat Monchengladbach midweek to clinch top of the group and then easily outclassed Atleti today in the derbi. About as perfect of a week possible and the schedule gets much more manageable the next month+.
Go for it, they looked strong and in control most of the way. Not sure how you normally watch but if you have BeIN you could also check and see when they’ll be showing the condensed ‘90 in 30’ version
Valverde returns to start which is good to see, unfortunately it's for Casemiro who's suspended. Other than that same XI from the weekend.
Garcia whistled for a foul against Modric. 30 seconds later shown yellow for a foul on Kroos. 3 minutes later penalty against Carvajal not given despite contact in the box so immediately after Raul with another stupid (and late) tackle on Kroos and is shown a 2nd red
very lovely finish by Benzema but it's Courtois saving their asses again. Inexcusable to give up an opportunity like that in the final seconds. Nice to get all 3 points but it wasn't a particularly good performance
Yeah they’re moving the ball as well as they have at any point over the last year or two. Vazquez pressuring to re-win that ball is so clutch. Very nice ball from Benz and a ridiculous well hit ball first time by Luka
nice to start the year with a win over a pretty decent Celta team Asensio slowly continuing to round back into form is great to see
Real recalled Kubo from Villarreal and have loaned him to Getafe for the rest of the season. Hopefully he sees regular minutes the rest of the way.