Look at all the details that take place in the duel between Valladolid and Madrid at the José Zorrilla.
A double of Karim Benzema has placed Real Madrid as the virtual leader of the First Division by standing with 38 points. Barcelona, who will play against Espanyol on Saturday, has 37 points.
Ancelotti’s team did not have a comfortable match in the José Zorrilla. The Madrid team started well, with rhythm and agility and deserved to score in the first minutes, but Masip made some good interventions and Benzema sent a very clear chance to the clouds.
The minutes passed and Valladolid believed it. Aguado tried some long shots and eventually forced Courtois into a great save on the first. In the second half, Sergio León also provided the Belgian with a great save with a great header.
But the game would be decided by VAR. A Rüdiger header hit Javi Sánchez in the hand and Gil Manzano told Munuera Montero to go and watch the action and, after seeing it, ruled it a penalty. In the first half there was another hand after Asensio’s cross that was not designated as maximum penalty. Benzema did not forgive from the penalty spot, who would later condemn the match in minute 88 after an extraordinary play by Camavinga, who again played at a high level coming off the bench.
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Courtois, after the party
“I think the two keepers played a good game. It looked like it was going to be 0-0
“In Javi Sánchez’s first hand, I don’t think it was blown because it was a rebound, but in a match with Asensio we were called for a hand after a rebound. We don’t know when it’s a penalty. The other is a hand which is on high, it is a foolish punishment, but it is a punishment.”
“Karim still lacked some rhythm, but it’s important for his confidence that he scored two goals. We’re still doing well. Now it’s time for the cup and then it’s difficult at Villarreal. Let’s see if we can keep the league leaders under pressure to make.”
Masip, after the game
“Very proud of what the team has achieved. We showed our face and the game was decided on details”.
“Sometimes these kinds of hands are whistled, other times I don’t think so. Today they hurt us. It’s details. The referee told us that Sergio León was sent off, that he said something but I don’t know what”.
Videos, lineups and news from Valladolid vs. Real Madrid from LaLiga
Courtois’ stop on Sergio León who saved Real Madrid 0-0
The hand of Javi Sánchez that was the penalty kick in favor of Real Madrid
Eleven confirmed from Valladolid. With Monchu and without Gonzalo Plata
Last minute change. Militao is low and he plays Alaba
Confirmed eleven from Real Madrid. Without Alaba, Modric, Tchouaméni and Rodrygo
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