Real Madrid managed to beat Valencia with a score of 4-1 in the continuation of the 31st week of La Liga 2021/22, Sunday (9/1) WIB at the Santiago Bernabeu. This result makes Los Blancos remain firmly in the first position of the standings with a collection of 49 points in 21 matches that have been played, 7 points ahead of Sevilla who are in second place and have only played 19 matches.
The Real Madrid goals were scored by Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior who scored twice apiece, with the first name scoring the opener to put his side 1-0 up at half-time. Benzema scored through the penalty spot in the 43rd minute after referee Alejandro Hernandez judged Casemiro was dropped by Omar Alderete in the forbidden box.
Vinicius Junior made Real Madrid further away from the visitors’ scoring chase with his two goals in the 52nd and 61st minutes.
Valencia managed to reduce the deficit in the 76th minute after Goncalo Guedes’ header from a set piece slid into Thibaut Courtois’ goal.
Benzema again added to his goal collection in the 88th minute after successfully continuing Ferland Medy’s pass. It was the last goal in this match and Real Madrid came out victorious with a score of 4-1.
Thibaut Courtois (8/10): Sturdy under the bar and made six saves.
Lucas Vazquez (7/10): Actively pushed Madrid’s play from the right side, scoring two key passes.
Eder Militao (7/10): Discipline and rarely leave gaps in Madrid’s back line.
David Alaba (7/10): Does not display prominent defensive attributes, but is able to read the game tactically.
Ferland Mendy (8/10): Noted one assist and an impressive performance in supporting attacks from the left.
Toni Kroos (8/10): A superb pass distributor in Madrid’s midfield, splitting the ball with a visionary, creating three key passes.
Casemiro (8/10): Solid and excels in aerial duels. Real immediately lost balance as soon as he was pulled out.
Luka Modric (7/10): A master attack creator, creating several dangerous moments with his precise passes.
Vinicius Junior (9/10): The more confident and sharp in the opponent’s front line. Effectively take advantage of every opportunity.
Karim Benzema (9/10): Showed himself worthy of being an example in the team with his contribution to date. Mature and efficient game.
Marco Asensio (7/10): Didn’t have a chance to score but was quite actively involved in the process of building a team attack.
Dani Cebalos (6/10): Able to maintain the dominance of Real’s midfield.
Eduardo Camavinga (6/10): Able to maintain the dominance of Real’s midfield and occasionally trouble opponents with his individual moves.
Nacho (-): Just entered when the game was about to disband.
Isco (-): Just entered when the game was about to disband.
