User information
Username:
Password:
Auto login:

New user click here.
Lost your password click here.
 
 
News search
Search:
 
 
Sponsor
 
 
Newsletter
 
 
Article
Game review
Thursday 11. January 2018 - 08:39

Lucas Vazquez shines again but fellow backups underwhelm vs. Numancia

Real Madrid progress to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey despite failing to beat lower-division opposition at the Bernabeu for the second time in this edition of the competition.


Madrid returned to the Spanish capital with a 3-0 advantage over Numancia from the first leg, and Lucas Vazquez put the tie beyond doubt with a headed goal after just 10 minutes. Guillermo equalised for the visitors at the end of the first half, finishing an incisive counterattack at the far post. Lucas doubled his tally from close range after 58 minutes.


But Madrid could not hang on. Guillermo directed an emphatic header into the corner with eight minutes remaining to leave the Bernabeu in a gloomy mood.


Madrid are still in the hat. The less said about how they have got to the quarterfinals, the better. But they are in the quarterfinals nonetheless. That was the response Zinedine Zidane delivered with a smile when interviewed by Spanish television after the match.


Numancia controlled the last five minutes and looked more likely to win the match than Madrid. That was partly due to Zidane removing a striker -- Borja Mayoral -- and bringing on a defensive midfielder -- Casemiro -- in his place. It is also indicative that the Madrid squad are crippled by a lack of confidence. Madrid were lethargic and failed to break down second-division opposition. The home side only mustered 14 shots to Numancia's 11 despite dominating possession.

 
Provided by: Frank Henriksen
 
 
Fan box

Fan gear

MMSport have lots of Real Madrid gear, just waiting for you. They do everything they can, to get the latest gear to make you a bling bling fan. Click here

Real Madrid Tickets

We can provide tickets for all of Real Madrids games. Just click here, and select from all the games.

Soccer training guide

Soccer training guide is a site that will help you increase your overall soccer skills. You will get tips and advices on how to shoot, pass, dribble and much more.
 
 
Top site buttons