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Real Madrid got off to a good start in the away game with Villarreal on Saturday. The visitors went ahead after two minutes of play by Mariano Díaz, played by Dani Carvajal.
1-0 to Real at halftime.
With 20 minutes remaining, Villarreal had a great opportunity to equalize. Dani Parejo had the opportunity to change things. The shot, however, was not high and he was looking for a good distance outside the goal.
However, shortly after Parejo’s opportunity, the home team would tie on penalties. Goal scorer? Gerard Moreno. There were no more goals, but the match ended in a draw.
The 1-1 result means that Villarreal remains in second place in La Liga, one point behind Real Sociedad, which leads the table. Real Madrid are in table four and are two points behind their opponents today.
After the game, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, according to Goal, was asked if he feels pressured given that the team has “only” achieved five victories out of nine possible. The French’s answer?
– I have the same dreams as always and they will not change. Don’t worry, continue with what you do and I will continue with my work, says Zidane.
– That it was a draw is a disappointment, we deserved more considering how we played. We lost two points today, of course.
Startelvor:
Villarreal: Asenjo – Albiol, Bacca, Gomez, Iborra, Gaspar, Moreno, Parejo, Pedraza, Torres, Trigueros
Real Madrid: Courtois – Carvajal, Mariano, Hazard, Kroos, Lucas, Mendy, Modric, Nacho, Ødegaard, Varane
