Chances
In added time, from a set piece, Courtois prevented the equaliser with a commendable save after a series of rebounds and a subsequent shot by Ibáñez in the six-yard box. The first chance after the break fell to Xabi Alonso’s side in another quick counter-attack started by Bellingham in the 53rd minute, with Sivera twice coming to the rescue, first in a one-on-one with Mbappé and then with a spectacular save from Vini Jr.’s shot. And from a possible 0-2 to 1-1 with Carlos Vicente’s goal in the 69th minute.
Rodrygo clinches victory
Everything was level with 20 minutes to go, but in the 76th minute, the visitors took the lead again. Fine play by Vini Jr., who outpaced Jonny and assisted Rodrygo with the outside of his right foot, who slotted home with ease. It was the second consecutive game in which the Brazilian found the net. In the 86th minute, Madrid were denied a clear penalty when Tenaglia fouled Vini Jr. inside the area, but neither referee García Verdura on the pitch nor González Fuertes in the VAR room blew their whistles for the clear infringement. From then until the end, the team maintained their lead and could even have extended it in added time when Brahim’s shot went wide and another from Bellingham inside the area, which Sivera reacted brilliantly to save.
