Real Madrid, which was on a roll, suffered its first painful defeat.
In the 6th round of the 2023-2024 Spanish La Liga away game against local rival Atletico Madrid held at Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid on the 24th (local time).
On this day, Real lost 1-3, giving up three headers to Alvaro Morata (4 minutes in the first half, 1 minute in the second half) and Antoine Griezmann (18 minutes in the first half). Toni Kroos only scored one goal in the 35th minute of the first half.
Morata scored the first goal early in the game with a header from Samuel Lino’s cross, and Griezmann scored a header 14 minutes later from Saul Niguez’s cross. Morata scored a header again right after the start of the second half.
As a result, Real recorded 5 wins and 1 loss (15 points), falling to 3rd place in La Liga, following FC Barcelona (5 wins, 1 draw, 16 points) and Girona (5 wins, 1 draw, 16 points). Atletico Madrid rose to 5th place (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 10 points).
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti used a 4-1-2-1-2 formation on this day, using Jude Bellingham as the top two along with Rodrygo. Luka Modric as the central attacking midfielder, Toni Kroos and Federico Valverde on the left and right, Eduardo Camavinga as the defensive midfielder, Fran Garcia, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Lucas Vázquez as the back four, and Kepa Arrizabalaga as the goalkeeper. .
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone used a 5-3-2 tactic, using Antoine Griezmann and Alvara Morata as the top two. Saul Nigueza, Koke, and Marcos Llorente were selected as midfielders.
On this day, Real showed an advantage in possession percentage with 63.5%, and also doubled the lead in number of shots at 20-10 (effective 5-4). However, the result of the match was the opposite. Goal making ability has decreased.
Jude Bellingham, who was flying high by scoring 6 goals in 6 games this season, including the Champions League, was silent on this day.
Coach Ancelotti removed Modric after halftime and brought in 33-year-old veteran goaltender Joselu, but it did not meet expectations. Vinicius Junior, who was expected to play after recovering from injury, did not play.
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