2024-09-15 04:06:34
The Champions League winners were initially lucky against Real Sociedad, but were then able to rely on their two superstars. Now the German runners-up are coming.
Thanks to the coolness of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé, Champions League winners Real Madrid have passed the dress rehearsal before the Champions League clash with VfB Stuttgart. With a penalty goal each, the two superstars led the Royals to a 2-0 (0-0) win at Real Sociedad on the fifth matchday of La Liga. Madrid remains unbeaten and first pursuer of rival FC Barcelona.
However, it took a while before Real could celebrate for the first time. Vinicius Junior (58th) gave them the lead in the second half with a handball penalty, and Mbappé (75th) increased the score to 2-0 with a penalty. Madrid remains in second place for the time being, one point behind Barca, but coach Hansi Flick’s team could increase the gap again on Sunday (4:15 p.m./DAZN) at Champions League participant FC Girona.
In an entertaining first half, the Madrilenians were lucky not to fall behind twice. First, Luka Sucic (25th) failed to hit the left post with a powerful shot, then the crossbar prevented a goal from Sheraldo Becker, former Union Berlin striker.
After the victory in the league, Madrid awaits VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday (9 p.m., in the live ticker at t-online) for the start of the new Champions League season at the Santiago Bernabeu.