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10 months ago
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Real Madrid were forced to a draw this Sunday evening, against their neighbor, during the capital derby.
This season, Real Madrid have only lost one game. It was last September 24, in La Liga, on the pitch of Atlético de Madrid (3-1). This evening, for the 23rd day of the championship, the Merengue club intended to wash away the affront.
Despite the absence of Vinicius, who was withdrawn after discomfort felt during the warm-up, Real opened the scoring. On the right side, Lucas Vazquez, in the penalty area, sent a cross back. Koke involuntarily put it back for Brahim Diaz, who beat Jan Oblak for the 1-0.
It was in the 23rd minute that the visitors responded. Rodrigo Riquelme made a cross into the penalty area. For Axel Witsel, who attempted a header from close range, but Andriy Lunin, with the tip of his gloves, made a sublime save to allow his team to stay in front at rest. During the first act, Real dominated and proved dangerous in every attack. What about the second half?
Well it started very badly for the locals. From the outset, Antoine Griezmann took a corner from the right to the left. The Frenchman placed the ball on the head of Stefan Savic, who scored with a header for 1-1… but this goal was ultimately canceled for an offside by Saul Niguez. Real insisted, but found Jan Oblak on his way several times. And the visitors were going to equalize on the last chance offensive. On the right side, Stefan Savic sent a cross. In the penalty area, for Memphis Depay, who extended this ball with his head. For Marcos Llorente, who scored with his head for 1-1, the final score.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
