Real Madrid was able to beat Elche 2-1 in the Copa del Rey match. Having fallen behind first, El Real, who played with 10 players, rose to turn the situation around.
Elche vs Real Madrid will be presented at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, Friday (21/1/2022) early morning WIB. The hosts almost opened the scoring in the 12th minute.
Marcelo failed to anticipate a pass to make Lucas Perez free on the right side. Perez released a pass that could be grabbed by Guido Carillo in front of goal. However, Carillo’s efforts failed to bear fruit because it still hit the bar.
Elche can put Madrid under pressure through their attacks. El Real trying to escape from this situation.
Toni Kroos tried to threaten the Elche goal with a long-range shot in the 21st minute. His trial was still too weak for Axel Werner to take care of.
In the 26th minute, Carillo again had a chance. He can head the ball from Johan Mojica’s cross. This time, it was Andriy Lunin’s edge that saved Madrid’s goal from being conceded.
Towards the end of the first half, Madrid threatened. The slick collaboration of Vinicius Jr and Marcelo on the left side dismantled Elche’s back line.
Vinicius released a pull bait that could be grabbed by Eduardo Camavinga. However, the ball still leads to Werner’s arms.
The 0-0 score lasted until halftime.
After the break, Madrid immediately took the initiative to attack. However, Los Blancos’ attacks are often not well developed. This makes Madrid’s pressure to be easily suppressed by Elche’s back line.
Madrid attack finally presents a dangerous threat in the 78th minute. Lucas Vazquez’s ball was continued by Casemiro with a low shot against Elche’s goal. However, Werner still swiftly dismissed the ball.
The Madrid players’ short passes were able to penetrate the Elche defense in the 81st minute. Vinicius had space on the left side of the penalty box, but his shot was weak towards Werner.
Madrid failed to break into Elche’s goal until the 90 minutes were complete, although they continued to attack. The score remained 0-0 until the match had to go into extra time.
In the 95th minute, Elche had a chance after getting a free kick in front of the Madrid penalty box. However, the execution of Raul Guti can be dammed Lunin.
Madrid had to play with 10 players after Marcelo was sent off in the 102nd minute. Marcelo, who became the last player in Madrid’s defense, violated Tete Merente.
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This condition was put to good use by Elche. Gonzalo Verdu’s free kick was blocked by a posse.
Verdu immediately grabbed a wild ball. His shot hit one of the Madrid players, turning around and outwitting Lunin. Elche winning 1-0.
Madrid did not give up despite playing with 10 players. They could equalize in the 108th minute.
Dani Ceballos kick ball can be cheated by Isco in front of goal. The ball swerved to make Werner misstep.
Madrid was extraordinary then able to turn things around in the 116th minute. Receiving feedback from David Alaba, Eden Hazard stabbed into the Elche defense.
He could pass Werner out of his lair. Hazard’s kick then thrilled the hosts’ net.
Madrid managed to maintain a 2-1 advantage until the game ended. This result brought Carlo Ancelotti’s troops through to the quarterfinals.
Lineup
Elche: Axel Werner; Helibelton Palacios, John Donald (Gonzalo Verdu 87′), Diego Gonzalez, Johan Mojica; Josan (Tete Morente 68′), Raul Guti, Gerard Gumbau, Fidel; Lucas Perez (Pere Milla 79′), Guido Carillo (Jose Luis Friaza 95′).
Real Madrid: Andriy Lunin; Lucas Vazquez, Nacho, David Alaba, Marcelo; Eduardo Camavinga (Casemiro 72′), Toni Kroos (Daniel Ceballos 91′), Federico Valverde (Luka Modric 72′); Vinicius Junior (Ferland Mendy 118′), Luka Jovic (Isco 79′), Rodrygo (Eden Hazard 91′).
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