Bilbao 0-1 Real
Goal: Ramos pen 73′
Like many previous matches, coach Zidane continued to exploit the advantage of strength in depth by rotating the squad.
Against Bilbao, which is showing high performance, coach Zidane showed reasonable calculation when letting the players play cautiously and firmly.
Courtois plays safely in the Real penalty area.
From a solid position, with more possession of the ball, Real created many opportunities.
Karim Benzema also often makes Bilbao defenders worried.
From a favorable position in the first 45 minutes, Zidane kept the same lineup after returning from the locker room.
Asensio stands out on the left wing.
With increasing pressure, Real finally achieved its goal.
Captain Sergio Ramos once again showed his composure by scoring a low shot from the 11m mark.
Ramos scored the decisive goal again from the 11m mark.
After scoring a valuable goal, Real freely played defensive counter-attack to protect the result.
In the 88th minute, Benzema almost increased the score to 2-0.
However, Real’s victory was more than enough to satisfy Benzema.
Squad:
Bilbao: Unai Simon;
Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo;
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