Real Madrid won 2-1 yesterday against a valiant Rayo Vallecano team, who held their own against the great Real Madrid until the end: the magnificent goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius jr sealed the victory for Real Madrid despite Rayo Vallecano reducing the score just before half-time
Here are some key news and post-match statements:
@ Rodrygo does not want any doubt over his future. He only wants to STAY.
Rodrygo will be a vital part of the Real Madrid project. The same *cannot* be said for every player.
[Marca]
@ RECORD:
Kylian Mbappé becomes the first French player in HISTORY to score 29 goals in his first season with a club from the top 4 leagues in official competitions.
[Statsdufoot]
@ The club reports:
-Vinicius has a minor injury to a toe on his right foot.
– Bellingham has suffered a minor blow to his right thigh
-Rodrygo has suffered blow to the metatarsal of his left hand, although “it is not serious.”
Ancelotti believes he can count on everyone for the derby.
[TheAthleticFC]
@ Most big chances created for Real Madrid in La Liga this season:
14 – Luka Modrić (1,230′)
10 – Kylian Mbappé (2,157′)
9 – Vinicius (1,719′)
Most chances created for Real Madrid in La Liga this season:
46 – Luka Modrić
45 – Rodrygo (1,654′)
42 – Vinicius
@ Carlo Ancelotti: “I understand that fans weren’t happy with our performance but we wanted the points. There are many teams that played in the UCL and suffered yesterday and today. Inter, Liverpool, Leverkusen, Bayern, Atletico, we won.”
Carlo Ancelotti: “Vinicius and Mbappé scored two great goals, and they had chances to make it 3-1. Then I thought I have to defend and take the strikers out.”
Carlo Ancelotti:
« Aurélien Tchouameni? He has a very strong personality. He is a serious professional. He has taken criticism very well and plays very well with and without the ball. He is incredible. The partnership with Modrić has worked very well.”
@ Lunin:
« Fede? I better shut up, I’m joking, he’s a beast, a leader, a captain, thank God he’s with us and not with the other teams. »
@ Fede Valverde:
“I’m fine, I’m happy. Mentally calm. We’re doing what we’re doing to recover, with the help of all the doctors, physios and people at home. So that we’re in top physical shape.”
“Wednesday? We know it’s the game of the season right now. We always appreciate the support. If we’re united, we’ll achieve everything. Thank you.”
“An honour to play in the best team in the world.”
Next meeting on Wednesday evening against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League… The first leg ended with a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu
