DBasia.news – Santiago Solari squad Real Madrid failed to follow Barcelona who got defeated in the first leg of Copa del Rey quarter-final. Playing at Santiago Bernabeu against Girona, Friday (25/1), Los Blancos won 4-2.
El Real were surprised by the away team by the quick goal when the match just went 10 minutes. Anthony Lozano responded to the cross passing of Raul Garcia and successfully scored the goal to Thibaut Courtois at 7′. 1-0 for Girona.
The quick goal from Girona apparently raised Madrid’s spirit. Lucas Vazquez equalized the score at 18′ when he got the passing from Alvaro Odriozola. The score turned 1-1.
Madrid defender and captain Sergio Ramos summed up the first leg 2-1 for Madrid when he scored the goal after Lozano’s foul on Vinicius Junior in the box.
In the second round, Girona won’t waste the change to score the goal after Marcos Llorente who substituted Casemiro did a handball in the forbidden area. Alex Granell converted to be the goal. At 66′, the situation turned to be 2-2.
But, Madrid won’t give up. Ramos inspired his team when he scored the second goal at 77′. Won’t return to the backside after the corner kick, Ramos headed the ball from Marcelo’s cross passing. 3-2, Madrid dominated.
The goal party at Santiago Bernabeu was summed up by the fourth goal from Karim Benzema at 80′. The French striker ended Isco and Vinicius collaboration and changed the situation to be 4-2. The victory brings Madrid closer to the semifinal round of Copa del Rey.
The second leg would be conducted at Girona home on Friday (1/2). Madrid only need to stay unconceded more than two goals to qualify for the semifinal.
Squad Composition:
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Alvaro Odriozola, Sergio Ramos, Nacho Fernandez, Marcelo; Dani Ceballos (Isco 70′), Casemiro (Marcos Llorente 59′), Luka Modric (Toni Kroos 63′); Lucas Vazquez, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.
Substitute Players: Luca Zidane, Sergio Reguilon, Raphael Varane, Marcos Llorente, Toni Kroos, Brahim Diaz, Isco.
Coach: Santiago Solari
Girona (3-2-3-2): Gorka Iraizoz; Pedro Alcala (Bernardo Espinosa 46′), Juanpe, Marc Muniesa; Jonas Ramalho, Raul Garcia; Douglas Luiz, Borja Garcia (Paik Seung-ho 59′), Alex Granell; Anthony Lozano (Portu 78′), Seydou Doumbia.
Substitute Players: Yassine Bounou, Bernardo Espinosa, Valery Fernandez, Paik Seung-ho, Pere Pons, Cristhian Stuani, Portu.
Coach: Eusebio Sacristan
Quarter-Final Copa del Rey First Leg Results:
Getafe 1-0 Valencia
Sevilla 2-0 Barcelona
Espanyol 1-1 Real Betis