Results Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk watch the 2020/21 Cup

Final: Real Madrid 2-3 Shakhtar Donestk
Scored: Modric (54); Vinícius (59) – Tete (29); Varane (33 goals); Solomon (42)

Last weekend, Real Madrid lost the impact of rookie Cádiz at home in the La Liga arena. Although very disappointing, but in fact, it was only the first defeat of the Royal Spanish team at home after 9 consecutive victories in all competitions, since the end of last season.

In the opening match of the 2020/21 Champions League group stage to be played at home tonight, Real Madrid welcomed Shakhtar, the Ukrainian side they had faced in the Champions League group stage in 2015/16. Results The whites won both matches (4-0 and 4-3).

Note that in addition to scoring 8 goals in the last two games, Real Madrid also threw 46 shots in the previous two victories. More generally, the best team in the Champions League is also undefeated in 8 meetings with Ukrainian clubs (5 wins, 3 draws).

Over the years, Shakhtar have always had to play the role of “paving the way” in the Champions League: winning only 2/13 recent matches (losing 5). And yet they don’t like to play “under the gate”, but they maintain an open attacking style even when facing stronger teams. That’s why Shakhtar have conceded in the previous 22 Champions League games.

Real Madrid entered the Shakhtar reception with some problems in terms of strength. In addition to the three sick soldiers who have not recovered Martin Odegaard, Dani Carvajal and Eden Hazard, coach Zidane lost midfielder captain Sergio Ramos, Álvaro Odriozola and Mariano Díaz due to health reasons.

But the number of whites is relatively large, so Real Madrid has no shortage of options. Even the technician Zidane safely performs the rotation of force. Specifically, some pillars such as Fede Valverde, Casemiro or Ferland Mendy are completely energetic to play for Shakhtar because a few days ago they only sat on the bench in the defeat against Cádiz.

In return, others have played against Cádiz such as Isco, Toni Kroos or even No. 1 forward Benzema, this match is on the bench. Midfielder Militao remains an “acrobatic figure” for Ramos when the Spanish super midfielder is absent in attack, confidence is in Luka Jovic despite the Croatian striker often playing poorly when used. .

Real Madrid entered quite well as planned and the first opportunity came from Marco Asensio with a 5-minute penetration in the 16m50 area and then finished off in a narrow corner, forcing the rival to shine.

However, the visitors created the first really dangerous situation. In the 14th minute, the offside trap set by Real was broken and Marlos calmly entered the penalty area to face Courtois, but the Spanish goalkeeper won.

In general, the game that the Real Spanish team had was not too overwhelming and in the 29th minute, they even conceded. Korniyenko broke Real Madrid’s 16.50 on the left wing, beating some hosts before shoving the ball to Tete for a decisive shot in the far corner, leaving Courtois in hand.

Not stunned yet, Los Blancos received more shock. At 33 minutes, still from a touchdown ball in the middle (this time it is the right), starter Tete (1/5 Brazilian on Shakhtar’s starting list in this match) fired a left shot that broke near the 16m50 line, so Courtois couldn’t keep up. In an attempt to prevent Dentinho from kicking, midfielder Varane accidentally burned the home net.

However, Real Madrid’s lousy game didn’t stop there. In the 42nd minute, Solomon started the attack with a guide and passed Tete. The young player, born in 2000, returned the ball to Solomon with an impromptu heel kick and the Israeli national player (only 1 year older than Tete) calmly controlled before sinking dangerously, without giving Coutois a chance.

Thus, since 2005 (in the match against Lyon), Real have conceded three goals in the first half at the Champions League stadium. As for the field alone at home, since 2000 (facing Bayern Munich), Los Blancos must go through such a terrible first half.

In both games, Real Madrid finally had to lose (0-3 against Lyon and 2-4 against Bayern). After a super catastrophic match, coach Zidane frantically threw Karim Benzema onto the field to turn things around.

In addition to the HR adjustment, the “White Vultures” also have no choice but to raise their squad to attack. In minute 49 Asensio tried his luck with a long-distance shot, but goalkeeper Trubin focused on hitting the ball.

But then it was thanks to the long shot that Real Madrid had found a psychological relief goal. In the 54th minute, old General Luka Modric had a cross in the middle of the road, outscoring two opposing players before launching a long and dangerous shot from a distance of about 25 meters. The ball swung into “a corner” and of course Trubin was helpless.

However, in the 56th minute, a 3-goal gap was reestablished when Korniienko slipped down the left wing and returned the ball in the middle of the area for Tete to have a shot to deflect the post.

But in the 59th minute, the score continued to drop to 2-3. Vinicius, who had just entered the field, bravely caught the ball at the feet of Marlos (captain Shakhtar Donestk) and quickly penetrated the 16m50 area and finished with a stretched shot, knocking Trubin down.

At 64 minutes, due to the rise that was too high, Real Madrid’s rear fell in and if Tete drove more decisively, it is not known that Courtois would have to enter the network for the fourth time. Maintain prosperity and efficiency in the game that helped them score 2 consecutive goals.

Not only that in the 80th minute Courtois’s network had to vibrate for the fourth time after the descent and goal phase of Tete, the most outstanding player on the visiting side, despite the fact that he was 20 years old. However, the linesman reported an offside error.

In the 85th minute, the Real Madrid players demanded 11 meters after the ball touched Khocholova’s hand in the Ukrainian national team, but the referee thought that Khocholova had closed her hand so as not to blow 11 meters.

It seems that the Real Spanish team has completed a spectacular comeback when in the second minute of injury time, from a corner, midfielder Valverde stretched through a forest of feet and the ball entered the net. However, after consulting the VAR, the referee decided not to recognize the goal.

The reason is that Vinicus fell into an offside position on the way of the ball but stayed in a position that obscured the opponent’s goal, although the Brazilian forward acted very well “ignoring.” (Do not get into the situation). However, according to the law, the arbitrator has good reason to refuse.

So Real Madrid had to take their second straight loss at home in less than a week and overall it was shocking too, just as bad as losing to Cádiz because they still cut their rivals in every respect. It is clear that the preparation cannot be worse for the “Super Clásico” match with Barça in the first leg of La Liga 2020/21 this weekend.

TEAM

REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Ferland Mendy, Raphael Varane, Eder Militao, Marcelo; Luka Modric (Toni Kroos 70 ‘), Casemiro, Federico Valverde; Marco Asensio, Luka Jovic (Vinicius 59 ‘), Rodrygo (Benzema 46’).

SHAKHTAR DONETSK (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin; Dodo, Valeriy Bondar, Davit Khocholava, Viktor Korniyenko; Marcos Antonio, Maycon; Marlos (captain), Manor Solomon, Tete; Dentinho (Sudakov 86 ‘).