Real Madrid Continues Its Good Play

Originally Published March 6, 2017

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The Real Madrid team has been doing a great job this season so far, especially in the Championship League, Round 16, Leg 1 out of 2. They are a team made up of 24 players and 6 coaches. Every player is important on a team, however, there are a few astounding men who help move this well oiled machine.

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 Real Madrid Team Photo (Image 1) 

 

 

The first and probably most renowned player is Cristiano Ronaldo. He wears the jersey number 7 for Real Madrid. As a 32 year old player he plays as a striker, or forward. RealMadrid.com wrote that “At just 11 years of age, he caught the attention of one of the greatest clubs in his country, Sporting Clube de Portugal.” The following player, who is one of my personal favorites, is James Rodriguez. He has played for clubs such as Envigado, Banfield, Porto, and Monaco. As of now he plays for Real Madrid and the Colombia Men's National Team. For Real Madrid he plays striker or forward, as well. James Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo play very well together up top and are one part of the team that have helped advance them so far through this tournament.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid (Image 2)

 

 

Real Madrid won against the team Espanyol with the score of 2-0 on February 18th at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. A. Morata score the first goal in the 33rd minute of the game, while Bale scored the second goal of their victory in the 83rd minute. Out of 13 shots, Real Madrid had 3 on target and 2 goals. However, out of 3 shots on goal Espanyol had 1 on target and 0 goals. Real Madrid had 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 4 offsides, and 13 corners. While Espanyol had 14 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 1 offsides and 2 corners.

 

In the second game, that I have watched, on February 22nd at the Mestalla Stadium, Real Madrid did poorly against Valencia in a 2-1 loss. With Cristiano Ronaldo holding the only goal at the 44th minute in the game. S. Zaza scored the first goal for Valencia in the 5th minute of the game while his teammate F. Orellana, scored their second goal at the 9th minute. Out of 8 shots Valencia had 5 on target and 2 were goals. Whereas we are Madrid had 21 shots, 5 on target, and 1 goal. They also had 18 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 5 offsides, and 11 corners. While Valencia had 13 fouls, 5 yellow cards, 2 offsides, and 3 corners. Then on February 26th, Real Madrid took the victory with a 3-2 win over Villarreal at the Madrigal Stadium. Real Madrid had a whopping 25 shots on net, 7 of which were on target and 3 of which were goals. They also received 6 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 3 offsides and 5 corner kicks. Villarreal had 13 shots on net, 4 were on target, and 2 were goals. They took 15 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 1 offsides, and 5 corners.

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 James Rodriguez of Real Madrid (Image 3)

 

 

Real Madrid has been advancing very nicely. They are able to keep  a large percentage of possession of the ball throughout their game, which in turn allows them to dictate the outcome of each match. If they continue this pattern of victories, they will go for as a team.  

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