Approved and failed Real Madrid against Espanyol: the B squad was a cyclone

Ancelotti played the first match-ball for LaLiga with a once unprecedented. And like the great tennis players, indeed, he won it. Vallejo he returned to being a starter with Madrid 1,084 days later before the absences of Nacho, Militao and Alaba (he accompanied him casemiro). In the center of the field they reappeared camavinga y Ceballos to escort one Modric fireproof. And without Vinicius and Benzema, the task of scoring goals fell to Rodrygo y Asensio; then Marianovery active, found no treasure.

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Courtois: He enjoyed an afternoon almost on vacation, without miracles. She only had to intervene to catch an aerial ball with a header from RdT in the first half and a couple of distant claws in the second. The clean sheet gives him a small cable in the pulse -almost lost- by Zamora.

Lucas Vazquez: correct in defense and little aggressive in attack. As soon as Madrid took the lead, he prioritized closing the defense to stretching out and being able to give away spaces.

Casemiro: He was Ancelotti’s choice to play as central defender for an hour (he was later substituted) and he did an outstanding job. He helping in the exit of the ball and with firmness in the aerial game. The demand of the rival was not very high, but he avoided any scare. And he confirmed that his discomfort is definitely behind him.

Vallejo: He had not been a starter for Real Madrid for 1,084 days, since May 12, 2019. Hardly any mistakes were seen and that speaks very well of his game, since he shows a lack of activity like the one he is dragging (only 14 minutes this League) it seemed unavoidable.

Marcelo: very excited after receiving a standing ovation from the Bernabéu in the first half. He lifted the 35th League and surpassed Gento as the player with the most titles in the entire history of Real Madrid. He even looked for the goal, but his forehand from the edge of the box went wide. Physically he is not the one of yesteryear, but as Ancelotti acknowledged, he manages to convey a remarkable hierarchy and experience.

Camavinga: He started as a midfielder and ended up as a central defender with Vallejo, one of the most atypical tandems that will be seen in a long time at the Bernabéu. In the middle he was outstanding and in defense, remarkable.

Modric: Carletto he chose him to supervise the engine room before the avalanche of rotations. He played a remarkable hour, handling the ball and leading a first half in which everything was practically on track.

Ceballos: his attitude honors him after so many months in ostracism. He fights each ball as if it were the last and he was in a final. This being the great appearance of the final stretch, wasting football that has opened the door for him to continue in white next season.

Asensio: Little protagonism, but a lot of effectiveness. He was the one that appeared the least of the three above by far, which does not mean that as soon as he caught one he showed that his cannon misses few bullets. With his right hand he deceived Diego López and put the ball on the long post to sentence the match.

Rodrygo: the hero of the evening Double and blow on the table a few days from City. With a dribble he made room to score 1-0 down and in the same way, practically, he made the second. He had an opportunity to sign the hat-trick, but he sinned in solidarity by handing the ball to Mariano.

Mariano: He had two very clear occasions to vindicate himself and he forgave them by centimeters. The first, after a left-footed shot from the crown of the area that ended up blocking a defender and the second, trying to clear a dead ball in the area that ended up on the post. He presented attitude and desire. He lacked punch. But he continues to leave an aura that due to quality, he can be a Madrid player.

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Gila: he debuted with the first team in a half hour of few surprises. He teamed up with Vallejo, taking over from Camavinga. No nerves were seen.

Kroos: correct match. He entered with everything resolved and had little to contribute.

Isco: He scored… And it was annulled. Who knows if that could have been his last goal in a Real Madrid shirt. Little appeared.

Vinicius: with two flashes it showed all the brilliance it treasures. He assisted Benzema so that the Frenchman increased his goal bill in the League. And he, his own as far as goal passes are concerned.

Benzema: He came out to sign his 26th league goal, one more for the account. And another important one in the race for the Golden Boot. Only when he went out to warm up did he receive a thunderous ovation from the Bernabéu, which has found an idol in him. This League bears his signature.