On 19 August one of the matches of the 2nd round of the Spanish football championship took place. Almeria (Spain) and Real Madrid met.
Spanish Championship, 2nd round
Almeria (Spain) - Real (Madrid ) - 1:3 (1:1)
Goals: S. Arribas (3) - (19), (60), Vinicius Junior (73).
Warnings: Chumi (59)
Almeria faced Real Madrid in an exciting match held at the Power Horse Stadium - Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos. The game was played under the sign of Real Madrid, who dominated the pitch and won with a final score of 3-1. The first half started with a display of skill and determination from both teams. Almeria scored first in the 3rd minute when S. Arribas headed the ball into the net, giving his team the lead. However, 16 minutes later Real Madrid responded with a goal from J. Bellingham, levelling the score at 1-1. At the end of the first half, Real Madrid was cancelled out due to a foul by T. Kroos in the 45th minute. Despite the setback, both teams went into the break with hopes of winning the second half. In the second half, Real Madrid took control of the game and on 60 minutes J. Bellingham scored again, putting his team ahead for the first time. Almeria struggled to find their energy and in the 59th minute, Chumi received a yellow card. "Real" continued to dominate the match and in the 73rd minute Vinicius Júnior scored a goal.
In an attempt to turn the tide of the match, Almeria made several substitutions, bringing on L. Ramazani, L. Robertone and M. Pubilla, but Real's substitutions were just as effective. In the 72nd minute Rodrigo and T. Kroos were introduced into the game, giving the attack fresh energy and creativity. Later on, E. Kamawinga joined the game and further strengthened Real's control in midfield. Towards the end of the match Real Madrid made a flurry of substitutions, bringing on Joselu, F. Valverde and B. Diaz. Diaz. Almeria also made changes, releasing A. Puigmal and Lazaro in an attempt to salvage the match. In the end, Real Madrid's dominance on the pitch was rewarded with a deserved victory. The match demonstrated the skill and depth of the team's play, and the substitutions made a significant impact on the final score. Almeria fought hard but were unable to overcome Real Madrid. This game was a testament to how competitive and exciting La Liga is. Both teams showed bright moments, but the victory remained for Real Madrid with the score 3:1.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: Cadiz - Almeria, Celta - Real.
| Almeria | Real | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kicks to the goal | 9 |
| 20 | Kicks | 24 |
| 4 | Blocked kicks | 5 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 17 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 10 | Offences | 13 |
| 4 | Corner | 5 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 44% | Ball possession | 56% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 7 |
| 434 | Total assists | 566 |
| 372 | Accurate assists | 517 |
| 86% | Accuracy of passes | 91% |