Real Madrid traveled more than 300 km by bus to face an RFEF Second Division team like Cacereno. Because of the huge gap between the two teams, coach Carlo Ancelotti confidently let Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Courtois, David Alaba, Carvajal, Mendy, Toni Kroos or Vinicius rest. The decision of the Italian strategist is an opportunity for players like Eden Hazard, to express themselves, and to help Cacereno raise hopes of making miracles at the PrÃncipe Felipe Stadium. It should be remembered that at the Copa de Rel, Real Madrid shocked when they lost to Alcoyano in 2021.
Rodrygo shines at the right moment.
With a patchwork squad, the White Vultures faced many difficulties before the home team. Cacereno got on the ball better, and created some remarkable possessions in the first half. Manchón or Carmelo had chances from set pieces but failed to capitalize on them.
In the end, coach Ancelotti had to make a personnel adjustment when sending Rudiger and Valverde into the field. Real then still played quite sporadically. However, they have a difference from the home team, that is, the stars know how to shine at the right time. 69 minutes, Rodrygo Goes received the ball at the edge of the penalty area, overcame Cacereno’s defense with a beautiful one-two combination, and then decisively opened the scoring of the match.
Praise must be given to Cacereño’s fighting spirit in the last minutes, they did not give up and tried to attack to find an equalizer, but were powerless. Anyway, Spain’s second-tier team can leave the game with their heads held high after a 0-1 defeat to the Royal Spanish Club.
Minh Tuan | 04:44 04/01/2023
