Brahim Diaz’s 55th minute strike makes the difference between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid
Uefa Champions League nights at the Santiago Bernabau is always special and the round 16 encounter between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid was no exception.
Real Madrid started the game without Jude Bellingham and David Alaba. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr started in attack for Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
Diego Simeone’s men started on the front font as they kept most of the possession of the game in the first three minutes of the game.
With just a few seconds after 3 minutes, Real Madrid opened the scoring with Rodrygo Goes cutting in from the right side of the Madrid attack to put Madrid in front.
Simeone’s men grew stronger into that game after going down by a goal. Having such a local rivalry match in the UCL always have a hype around it.
As the end to end actions continued, Atletico Madrid got the equalizer through former Manchester City man Julian Alvarez on the 32nd minute of the first half.
Real Madrid on the other hand came in stronger in the second half showing much more desire to win the tie.
A 55th minute strike by Brahim Diaz proved to be enough to send the White Angels into the lead ahead of the return fixture at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid come next week Wednesday.
Speaking to the media after the game, Carlo Ancelotti showered praises on captain Federico Valverde as he cites the importance of the Uruguayan to the Madrid team.
He also praised Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz for their relentless efforts throughout the game.
Carlo Ancelotti on Fede Valverde: “I’m speechless. His effort was huge, really huge once again”.“He was very tired”
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