Three lessons learned from Real Madrid 2-0 Athletic Club

The match between Real Madrid and Athletic Club, which was scheduled to be one of the most difficult matches in Real Madrid’s league schedule, was played at home on Sunday night and went really well.

The team coached by Ernesto Valverde was extremely careful in their approach to the game since they were going to be competing in the Cup final later this week. As a result, they played the cards in Real Madrid’s favor.

The ultimate outcome of the match, which lasted for ninety minutes, was a victory for Carlo Ancelotti’s team by a score of 2-0. This victory allowed them to maintain their eight-point advantage at the top of the league.

There are just eight games left to play in the league, and the Merengues are getting closer and closer to having their name carved on the championship trophy.

Discover three valuable takeaways from Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory against Athletic Club, brought to you by Madrid Universal.

A shift in the situation that is favorable

It was anticipated that the ban that Vinicius Jr. received against Athletic Club would have a significant impact in the manner in which Real Madrid approached the match. As a matter of fact, the Brazilian has been the driving force behind the Merengues’ offensive efforts for a number of matches lately.

As was to be anticipated, Brahim Diaz was installed in the starting lineup in place of Vincius, while Jude Bellingham was also reinstated to the starting eleven after his suspension. On the other hand, the placement of Rodrygo Goes was where Carlo Ancelotti did something that was innovative in his approach.

In the course of the season, the Brazilian phenom, who had been playing on the right flank, was given the opportunity to play on the left flank. As a replacement for Vinicius Jr. in his specialized role, he assumed the duty that had been left by his fellow countryman and excelled above all others.

Last night, the 23-year-old was Real Madrid’s finest player by a significant margin. He was always posing a danger to the Basque defense with his frightening runs.

After just eight minutes had passed since the game had begun, the kid scored a goal that was so incredible that it put his team in the lead. After receiving the ball on the left wing, he cut onto his right foot and blasted a curling shot from the edge of the box that went straight into the top corner of the goal.

In the span of 81 minutes, the Brazilian superstar was successful in two dribbles, generated one significant opportunity, and had one shot that was on target. Additionally, he was able to record two important passes throughout the course of the night.

In the second half, Rodrygo finished off his brace with a magnificent finish, which earned him the honor for man of the match. This was the cherry on top of an already great performance.

As a result, Rodrygo was able to successfully adjust to his new role, which will significantly contribute to his increased self-assurance. Vini’s comeback, on the other hand, will compel him to play on the right side of the field in the games that are to come.

A hero’s return

Away from all of the intense competition that took place at the Santiago Bernabeu on the previous evening, there was an occurrence that took place during extra time that caused the stadium to come to its feet.

In point of fact, Eder Militao made his long-awaited comeback from injury last night, when he came in to replace Dani Carvajal in the 92nd minute of the match. Despite the fact that he was only on the field for one minute, the Bernabeu and the player went through a roller coaster of emotions at that time.

Over the course of the last year, the Brazilian defender has had a difficult time. The injury that he sustained during the first match of the season against Athletic Club rendered him unable to participate in any of the games. He has spent the last several months daydreaming about the possibility of making a comeback this year.

Following eight months of unrelenting labor on the sidelines, unforeseen setbacks, and further hard work, Militao was finally able to make it into the squad to compete against the same team that he had been hurt against.

By allowing the player to walk on the turf at the Bernabeu last night, Ancelotti made it possible for the lyrical comeback to take place, which is a decision that was made for the right reasons.

Real Madrid must avoid the temptation to hurry things with the Brazilian player, as the keys to avoiding any relapses will be to carefully manage his minutes and gradually incorporate him into the team. Fans should anticipate lengthier appearances from the famous defender now that the process of his comeback has started. Fans can look forward to seeing him play.

Ready and able is Real Madrid.

In most cases, the El Clasico is the most anticipated event on the footballing calendar for both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Despite this, it will only be the third most crucial game that Los Blancos play throughout the month of April.

The Champions League match that Real Madrid will play versus Manchester City is the most important event on their schedule for the month of April. Both of these teams will be competing against one another twice this month, with the first of those matches being the next game for the team. They are both vying for a spot in the final four.

It is reasonable to assume that Real Madrid are prepared for the big game, as there are less than ten days remaining before they face off against the team led by Pep Guardiola.

In February, the squad was not even close to being at its best, as shown by the fact that they only managed to win by the narrowest of margins in games that were not convincing.

Los Blancos, on the other hand, have already won three consecutive games in a row with a strong performance, culminating in their easy victory against Athletic Club last night. After claiming victories against Celta Vigo and Osasuna by scores of 4-0 and 4-2 respectively, they continued their winning streak with a resounding victory over Ernesto Valverde’s team by a score of 2-0.

The fact that Real Madrid played with such self-assurance on Sunday night is evidence that the team in white is prepared to play in the championship game. By taking a break of nine days, they will be able to further improve their preparation for the game.