2-1 reversal! La Liga championship pattern is in chaos, the top of the table changes hands, and Ancelotti is replaced
In the 22nd round of La Liga, Real Madrid challenged Las Palmas away. Real Madrid have been successful in many competitions this season, including the Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup. However, in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid suffered a setback and was eliminated by Atletico Madrid, which is a pity. Of course, the Copa del Rey is the least important compared to any other competition, so it is not unacceptable to be out. This allows Real Madrid to focus on the league and the Champions League, which are the most important competitions. The team that poses the most direct threat to Real Madrid in the league this season is not the old rival Barcelona Atletico, but the big dark horse Girona. Real Madrid need to keep winning to avoid falling behind. This time, Real Madrid face Las Palmas, who are ranked 8th. The last 3 meetings between the two sides have been won by Real Madrid. This time, Real Madrid won the game again.
Real Madrid lined up 4231 in this game. Vinicius and Rodrygo were paired up in front of the two-man attacker. Dias was behind them. Kroos, Camavinga and Ceballos make up the midfield three. The back four of Fran Garcia, Nacho, Toni Rudiger and Carvajal started the game. Lu Ning served as the starting goalkeeper. Joselu, Luka Modric and Ernesto Valverde were on the bench.
Shortly after the start of the game, Carvajal made a mistake and Morairo had a good chance, but his shot was blocked. In the 5th minute, Rodrygo received a yellow card for a foul. In the 12th minute, Toni Rudiger headed wide with a header that was deflected wide by a defender. Six minutes later, Real Madrid were awarded a free-kick in front of goal, Kroos shot straight at goal, but the kick was too straight for the goalkeeper to confiscate the ball.
In the 31st minute, Cardona was brought down in the box and the referee did not say anything. Four minutes later, Vinicius had a great chance when he fired from a tight angle, only to be stopped by the goalkeeper for lack of height. At half-time, the score was still 0-0! Real Madrid failed to score six shots in the first half. Las Palmas failed to get 4 shots on target in the first half.
In the second half, it was easy to play again. In the 53rd minute, Real Madrid conceded a goal, and Javi Muñoz scored from a flank in the middle to give Las Palmas the lead. Five minutes later, Carvajal stepped forward and fired a low shot, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the 62nd minute, Vinicius burst into the penalty area, stopped the ball on his chest and shot high.
Three minutes later, Real Madrid finally scored! Camavinga sent a delicate cross, Vinicius stepped forward, pushed it from a tight angle, and the ball went in! In the 84th minute, Real Madrid scored again. Kroos takes a corner and Tchouameni heads it in. Real Madrid's comeback is incredible! Ancelotti made a substitution, and Tchouameni, who had just come on the pitch, scored quickly. In the end, Real Madrid beat Las Palmas 2-1. The top of the table changed hands, and Real Madrid beat Girona to the top of the table.