2024-02-01 22:52:05
Joselu scored twice, Vinicius could have sealed the fate of the match twice. REUTERS / JUAN MEDINA / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU
Real Madrid won without much difficulty on the Getafe pitch (2-0) for the 20th day of La Liga. Despite the domination of the Merengues, Vinicius did not shine and Greenwood tried. Our tops and flops.
Tops
Lucas Vazquez, essential on the right
The very versatile Lucas Vazquez, who had not played again since January 3 due to a right thigh injury, made a strong impression at Getafe. First a decisive passer on Joselu’s first goal (14th), the Spanish international multiplied the dangerous crosses, particularly towards the Spanish striker. He also played a key role in defense, with this good return in the 68th minute.
Joselu, Ancelotti’s paid choice
His association with Lucas Vazquez on the right side was perfect, the two Spaniards found each other at the right moments. He finished Madrid’s first goal, with a nice cross header, and allowed the Merengues to make the break at the start of the second half (56th), after good work from Bellingham, Mendy and Vinicius in the midfield. Two opportunities will have been enough for him to shelter “The whites”.
Mason Greenwood swam
The English striker from Getafe, who arrived this year and became an indisputable starter last October, produced a very good copy this Thursday evening. Despite his team’s defeat, the former Manchester United striker tried numerous times (53rd post, dangerous strikes 54th, 80th, 90th+2) but lacked a bit of success to allow his team to come back in the game. Restless, he was the most prominent player on his team.
Flops
Vinicius Junior, failure after failure
The Brazilian nugget of Real Madrid is full of talent. Vinicius showed it once again this evening, with his decisive pass and a few percussions that could have hit the mark. But the 23-year-old striker twice failed to concede the match. First in the 62nd minute, where he tried to dribble past the opposing goalkeeper, in vain, after an excellent pass from Joselu. Then in the 70th minute, he missed his one on one with Soria, the opposing goalkeeper, while he was alone in front of him. Replaced by Rodrygo in the 75th.
Domingos Duarte, barely facing Joselu
His 90 meter was no match for Joselu’s 92 meter. In the duel with the latter, the Portuguese central defender from Getafe was beaten in almost all of his duels with the Spanish striker. He failed to prevent Joselu from flying over to score the opening goal in the 14th minute. Replaced at half-time by Juanmi Latasa.
Gaston Alvarez, overwhelmed by Vazquez
Getafe’s left-back, generally positioned in the center by José Bordalas, had a nightmare against Lucas Vazquez. The latter first fined him when sending his decisive cross to allow Real Madrid to score the first goal, before disgusting him with multiple crosses. He took advantage of the indulgence of the match referee not to cause a penalty in added time of the second half, after catching Brahim Diaz in the Getafian penalty area. A match to forget for the Spaniard.
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