Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Real Madrid and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Real Madrid and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the match underway!
4.31
0-0Eduardo Gainza makes a probing pass to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Redondo.
9.02
Salvatore Brncic sees a break and surges forward. Salvatore Brncic knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
15.38
0-0Valencia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Madrid's defence.
18.57
0-0Eduardo Serrano surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.46
Eduardo Granados takes it forward alone. Eduardo Granados deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.33
Mauricio Castroman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Redondo.
26.57
0-0Andres Iglesias clumsily knocks into Eduardo Gainza. The referee calls over Andres Iglesias and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Gainza runs off the knock.
28.11
Nicolas Morales sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Morales surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Morales goes all the way! Nicolas Morales shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.52
Claudio Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Gainza. Eduardo Gainza flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.16
0-0Salvatore Brncic makes a simple pass to Eduardo Gainza. Eduardo Gainza passes the ball forward to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mauricio Caminero!
38.52
Andres Iglesias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Mendez. Martin Mendez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
39.02
Juan-Carlos José Mari clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Semedo. Juan-Carlos José Mari is shown the yellow card! Sebastiao Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.10
Salvatore Brncic makes a beautiful solo run. Salvatore Brncic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Varela. Helder Varela whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Real Madrid are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Valencia's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
48.29
0-0Thomas Håland barges into Mauricio Castroman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Castroman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.58
Eduardo Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Ferrer and rushes in on goal... Patricio Pena cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.09
Roberto Redondo clumsily knocks into Patricio Pena. The referee calls over Roberto Redondo and warns him to calm down! Patricio Pena gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
69.40
Mauricio Castroman makes a simple pass to Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer goes all the way! Mauricio Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Caminero.
78.34
Juan-Carlos José Mari makes a probing pass to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.54
0-0Andres Iglesias catches Eduardo Gainza on the ankles. Andres Iglesias is warned by the referee! Eduardo Gainza runs off the knock.
81.35
Andres Iglesias makes a probing pass to Martin Mendez. Martin Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Brncic.
83.38
Mauricio Castroman knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.58
Eduardo Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Helder Varela. Helder Varela flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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