Matchday 28 results: Mendy staggers, Kroos shines



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As if you hadn’t guessed it: strong Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos against their favorite opponent will make the decision in Vigo! With Ferland Mendy and Vinícius Júnior, the entire left side of Real Madrid was too weak. The individual review of the REAL TOTAL of the day 28 of LaLiga.

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Mendy and Kroos experienced different missions: Photo: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire

Starting XI

Thibaut Courtois

The 1.99 meter giant from the Reals box had a very quiet evening. After a harmless header in the 33rd minute, the goalkeeper was only properly controlled by Iago Aspas after about an hour, but he was there for his tight low shot. When Santi Mina conceded a goal, Courtois had no chance. The same would have happened with an Aspas free kick shortly before the end, but thankfully it only hit the outside post. The Los Blancos number 1 held up almost flawlessly even with the ball at his feet. TOTAL REAL-Note: 2.5.

Lucas Vazquez

As always, the Galician acted tough in his home country, as evidenced by his 81 contacts with the ball, none of the meringues had more. It’s a shame the performance didn’t do everything justice. Vázquez had little impact on his team’s offensive play and was not entirely hurt on defense when he let Méndez head free. It is not a bad performance of the Spanish, but not especially good. TOTAL REAL-Note: 3.5.

Raphaël varane

A very low-key appearance from the 27-year-old, which doesn’t have to be bad for a central defender. Defensively barely challenged and very calm on the ball, Varane put in a sovereign performance and also convinced with seven (!) Clarification Actions, of course the maximum value on the field! TOTAL REAL-Note: 2.5.

Nacho Fernandez

“Nachete” at the Balaídos Stadium did not know how to take advantage of his good performances in recent weeks when he played impressively, especially as the left link in a chain of three. In the two-seater team with Varane, on the other hand, the youth squad was not always sure of the chair: at half an hour a step too late when the next Mendy lost the ball, after an hour against Aspas, when he made Courtois sweat for first and only time and in minute 71 of penalty with yellow card. However, his rescue operation against Ferreyra was important shortly before the end of the game, when the tie could have fallen. TOTAL REAL-Note: 3.

Ferland mendy

In the run-up to the match, it was speculated whether the Frenchman, who had not been spared for a long time, would have a breather. He didn’t get it, a mistake considering his performance. In forward play, the left back was almost invisible and could hardly be involved in actual offensive play (58 ball actions are remarkably few for a left back), and defensively it is also good for some unstable players. Especially in terms of defense, an unusual image that the 25-year-old drew of himself. Above all, his loss of the ball stands out in the 31st minute, but in the end Mendy was lucky that Celtas Santi Mina wanted to end the play unnecessarily with their heel. TOTAL REAL-Note: 4.5.

Casemiro

The self-proclaimed “tower in battle” has already made better appearances, but the bottom line is that the clarifier did exactly what you expected of him: his six intercepted balls were the all-time high score on the field! It is debatable if the Brazilian could still have intervened when he conceded the goal, he was definitely not far from scoring. However, Casemiro intervened decisively with a free kick from the post by Aspas in the 83rd minute: standing on the wall, he actively went with his head to the ball and directed it to the aluminum, otherwise the ball could have landed on the goal. TOTAL REAL-Note: 3.

Luka modric

Like Mendy, the 35-year-old Croatian was supposed to break against Celta. However, when you see how the 2018 world footballer continues to play, you can understand the reason for Zidane’s reluctance to leave Modrić on the bench. Alter 35? Just a number! His 81 percent passing rate is unusually weak, but “Lukita” showed many technical niceties, brilliant first contact, and numerous starts by outstanding players. His warning towards the end of the match was a joke in bad taste, which the midfield driver made clear to the referee. TOTAL REAL-Note: 2.5.

Toni Kroos (until minute 71)

Yes, Celta de Vigo is and will always be Kroos’ favorite rival. Normally the German shines with goals against the Galicians, but this time he has made a decision appear as a preparer – twice! Only with a dynamic start that included a world-class pass over Benzema, a little later with a strong ball winning to it. That’s how it is the best chance creator in LaLiga now with a total of eight assists also the best squad provider (together with Llorente and Aspas). The only disappointment: when he conceded a goal, he previously owed a free kick for a completely unnecessary tactical foul and let striker Santi Mina run alone in front of goal on the next free kick – bitter double action! So in the end is “just” enough TOTAL REAL-Note 2.

Real Madrid trick

Federico Valverde

Oh, if the running miracle of Montevideo could show even more efficiency in its actions in addition to its enormous diligence, it would be too cute. Valverde’s leg work is irreproachable, but what counts is missing. He had little in Vigo in terms of his contacts with the ball, because with only 43, the South American has even less than goalkeeper Courtois (45). However, the 22-year-old knew how to please as a fan on the right defensive side and often assumed the position of right defender against the ball. TOTAL REAL-Note: 3.5.

Karim Benzema

He started the game in top form, left the game in top form: Karim Benzema is currently unstoppable. Real life insurance was involved in each of the three strokes with his corset and his assistance. and now he has eight goals in his last six games. Time and time again it is surprising to see how it compensates for the lack of speed with brilliant technology. This was also the case in the 27th minute of play, when he entered the penalty area from the right and served after Vinícius Júnior failed miserably. Such an icy striker should be worth the gold for Los Blancos in the warm phase of the season, of course there are TOTAL REAL-Note 1.

Vinícius Junior

More recently, the wing runner’s shape curve was constantly shown upward, but the game against Celta can be booked as a step back. The Brazilian got stuck in almost all of his dribbles, and when he outscored his opponent, a weak pass followed. This latest action in the 20-year-old’s game is still a major drawback. Of his four shots on goal, not a single one went on goal, indicative of his failed chest attempt from a few meters. However, the will of Viní cannot be denied, hence the TOTAL REAL-Note 4.

Substitute players

Marco Asensio (ab 71. Minute)

The Spaniard was very committed the first minutes after entering, but then he paled and dived little by little. When the match was almost over, he launched another attack through Benzema, recovered the ball from the striker and scored! The left-hander scored against Celta in the first half of the season, and scored in the last game against Atalanta after being substituted. His lack of participation in the goal has often been criticized recently, but one critic or the other is likely to remain silent. TOTAL REAL-Note: 2.5.

Coach

Zinedine Zidane

Without Sergio Ramos, Zidane returned to 4-3-3 and with him a little lack of ideas. The French can thank Kroos and Benzema for taking decisive action early on. In Mendy’s case, Zidane should have considered taking a break, his compatriot looked very over the top and didn’t really help the team. It should also be a bit surprising that the head coach only made one change. However, since the game was closed towards the end, you can understand “Zizou’s” decision. After all, the only change in Asensio’s persona finally brought the final decision. TOTAL REAL-Note: 3.

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Matchday 28 results: Mendy staggers, Kroos shines

As if you had not imagined it: the formidable Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos against their favorite rival ensure the decision in Vigo! With Ferland Mendy and Vinícius Júnior, the entire left side of Real Madrid was too weak. The individual review of the REAL TOTAL of the day 28 of LaLiga.

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