1. Returns
Carlo Ancelotti winced as he watched the celebration that flipped the match, where a rival slipped away and the cup slipped toward Madrid. Yet the coach placed unwavering faith in his players, signaling with a hand to his head to underline the message. And the moment arrived again. Real Madrid pressed downhill at the Power Horse Stadium, and everyone understood a turnaround was on the horizon. It was a turning point not just for the night but for the season, matching the club’s tendency to wake up when goals are conceded and to surge forward against the odds. The season continued to unfold with a familiar strength, and the team kept riding the wave toward confidence and results.
PF: @U_D_Almerya 1-2 @Real Madrid⚽ Ramazani 6′; @LucasVazquez91 61′, @David_Alaba 75′.#AlmeriaRealMadrid | #emirates pic.twitter.com/CNoJfWgwky
– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) 14 August 2022
2. “Praise, pitch!”
David Alaba entered the game with purpose, joining the action as the squad prepared for a critical moment. The assistant coach urged him forward to take the free kick after a foul near the sideline. Alaba moved to the spot, exchanged notes with Benzema and Kroos, and delivered with calm precision. The ball found the net for the second time, sealing the winner, and marking Alaba’s second direct free-kick goal for Madrid, adding to his earlier tally with Bayern and with the Austrian national team. In defense, he has become a steady mentor for younger players, guiding talent with experience and offering attacking value that the squad readily leverages. Ancelotti had the team ready to strike at the right moment, turning potential into great impact.
COME AND kiss the saint
David Alaba scored the decisive goal as soon as he stepped onto the field with this free kick. #LaCasaDelFootball pic.twitter.com/o3scNcnUDr
– Football on Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFootball) 14 August 2022
3. Message from Carletto to Asensio
The opening week of the season for Madrid closed with a trophy haul and a hard-fought league victory. The squad featured both new names like Tchouameni and Rudiger and some veterans who occasionally featured less often, such as Ceballos and Luke. Marco Asensio did not appear for any minute in the match, prompting a request for minutes from the Balearic forward. The coach demonstrated the challenges of rotation and selection, underscoring the importance of strategic planning for the club. The market dialog involved Jorge Mendes representing Asensio, with Madrid pressing to secure a proposal. The player indicated a desire to move on, aiming for a higher fee than Milan’s offer, while the club signaled willingness to negotiate. The key figures and lines of negotiation remained clear: Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinícius, and Benzema stood as integral, reliable players, and any decision would balance ambition with the club’s broader plans. The clock kept ticking, signaling ongoing deliberations around who stays and who departs.
1. Returns
Carlo Ancelotti winced as he watched the celebration that flipped the match, where a rival slipped away and the cup slipped toward Madrid. Yet the coach placed unwavering faith in his players, signaling with a hand to his head to underline the message. And the moment arrived again. Real Madrid pressed downhill at the Power Horse Stadium, and everyone understood a turnaround was on the horizon. It was a turning point not just for the night but for the season, matching the club’s tendency to wake up when goals are conceded and to surge forward against the odds. The season continued to unfold with a familiar strength, and the team kept riding the wave toward confidence and results.
PF: @U_D_Almerya 1-2 @Real Madrid⚽ Ramazani 6′; @LucasVazquez91 61′, @David_Alaba 75′.#AlmeriaRealMadrid | #emirates pic.twitter.com/CNoJfWgwky
– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) 14 August 2022
2. “Praise, pitch!”
David Alaba entered the game with purpose, joining the action as the squad prepared for a critical moment. The assistant coach urged him forward to take the free kick after a foul near the sideline. Alaba moved to the spot, exchanged notes with Benzema and Kroos, and delivered with calm precision. The ball found the net for the second time, sealing the winner, and marking Alaba’s second direct free-kick goal for Madrid, adding to his earlier tally with Bayern and with the Austrian national team. In defense, he has become a steady mentor for younger players, guiding talent with experience and offering attacking value that the squad readily leverages. Ancelotti had the team ready to strike at the right moment, turning potential into great impact.
COME AND kiss the saint
David Alaba scored the decisive goal as soon as he stepped onto the field with this free kick. #LaCasaDelFootball pic.twitter.com/o3scNcnUDr
– Football on Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFootball) 14 August 2022
3. Message from Carletto to Asensio
The opening week of the season for Madrid closed with a trophy haul and a hard-fought league victory. The squad featured both new names like Tchouameni and Rudiger and some veterans who occasionally featured less often, such as Ceballos and Luke. Marco Asensio did not appear for any minute in the match, prompting a request for minutes from the Balearic forward. The coach demonstrated the challenges of rotation and selection, underscoring the importance of strategic planning for the club. The market dialog involved Jorge Mendes representing Asensio, with Madrid pressing to secure a proposal. The player indicated a desire to move on, aiming for a higher fee than Milan’s offer, while the club signaled willingness to negotiate. The key figures and lines of negotiation remained clear: Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinícius, and Benzema stood as integral, reliable players, and any decision would balance ambition with the club’s broader plans. The clock kept ticking, signaling ongoing deliberations around who stays and who departs.