Rodrigo performs bravely
On May 7, 2023, the final of the Spanish Copa del Rey was played at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Real Madrid and Osasuna are two strong teams fighting for the title. This is Real Madrid's 40th Copa del Rey final, having last won the competition in 2014.
Just 1 minute and 59 seconds into the game, Real Madrid seized the opportunity to score. Vinicius Jr. broke down the left and fed the ball into the box, where the 18-year-old Brazilian star Rodrygo volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box to give Real Madrid a 1-0 lead. The goal was a testament to Rodrygo's excellent shooting ability and the lethality of his final shot.
As Real Madrid's top scorer this season, Rodrygo has scored 20 goals in the league and is an important attacking force for the team. He excelled at breaking and shooting, scoring efficiently in the box. This season, the young talent from Brazil has become an instant hit, becoming Real Madrid's brightest new star.
In the 58th minute of the second half, Osasuna equalized with a furious shot from Toro. But just 12 minutes later, Rodrigo stepped up again. Kroos' shot was cleared, but Rodrygo's clever follow-up effort from the edge of the six-yard box helped Real Madrid regain the lead. Real Madrid won 2-1 against Osasuna to lift the Copa del Rey for the 20th time.
Rodrygo's two goals were indebted to and he deservedly became the star of the night. The 18-year-old has shown his talent and potential on several occasions this season and will undoubtedly be a key player for Real Madrid in the future.
Joselu scores with a header
Compared to the young Rodrygo, the 34-year-old Joselu is an experienced striker. This season, he rejoined Real Madrid on loan and made a valuable contribution to the team at key moments.
In the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, Joselu equalised with a brilliant header shortly after coming off the bench. The goal helped Real Madrid draw 1-1 away from home, setting the stage for a second chance of a joint victory.
Joselu has scored 13 goals for Real Madrid in all competitions this season and is one of the team's main strikers. His goalscoring ability is outstanding, especially with his headers in the box. With an excellent performance, Real Madrid have reached an agreement with the Spaniard to buy out Joselu's contract for 1.5 million euros at the end of the season.
The 34-year-old veteran has had a tortuous career. In 2010, he was promoted from the youth team to the first team by Real Madrid, but the main striker at that time was too strong for Joselu to gain a foothold in Real Madrid. After that, he played for a number of mid-table teams and never returned to the big clubs. It wasn't until last year that Joselu wore the Real Madrid shirt again.
Real Madrid reached the final for the 18th time
After beating Osasuna, Real Madrid reached the Champions League final for the 18th time. They beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate over two legs in the semi-finals and will face another Bundesliga powerhouse, Borussia Dortmund, in the final.
The second leg was played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, with Real Madrid dominating the game from the start. In the 13th minute, Vinicius' shot hit the post and Rodrygo's follow-up shot was also saved by Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. In the first half, the two sides played to a 0-0 draw.
The pace of the game in the second half was noticeably quicker, and the goals followed. In the 68th minute, Bayern opened the scoring with a long-range shot from Alphonso Davies. Cornered, Real Madrid came back from a frustrating counter-attack, with Nacho's goal disallowed by VAR.
Just when Real Madrid fans began to despair, substitute Joselu stepped up. In the 88th minute, he fired a knife from Manuel Neuer to equalise for Real Madrid. Just three minutes later, Joselu scored again from the edge of the six-yard box as Real Madrid counter-attacked and beat Bayern 2-1.
Such a comeback may be a piece of cake for Real Madrid, who have countless legendary moments. But for Joselu personally, the two goals were undoubtedly extraordinary. This is his best moment on the Champions League stage since returning to the big club, and it is also the best interpretation of his tenacious struggle.
Atletico stubbornly dragged into extra time
Atletico Madrid, which is in the same city as Real Madrid, also staged a good counterattack in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. They reversed Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in the second leg to advance to the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 5-4.
Atletico were already 2-0 up at home in the first leg, but suffered a waterloo in the second leg away from home. Borussia Dortmund put Atletico in the first half thanks to goals from Moukoko and Bellingham, leaving Atletico in a desperate situation.
In the second half, Atletico's main strikers Antoine Griezmann and Riquelme scored goals in extra time to help Atletico Madrid beat the opponent 4-2 on aggregate. Such a reversal has lifted the whole of Madrid and allowed Atletico to show their tenacious fighting spirit in the Champions League again.
Atletico's performance in the league has been disappointing. Simeone's side started the new season with a series of defeats and ended up finishing 7th in La Liga. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and missed out on the title.
Luka Modric directs the midfield
In Real Madrid's midfield, Croatian legend Luka Modric remains at the heart of the team. The 38-year-old has seen less playing time this season, but he remains Real Madrid's most reliable playmaker in midfield.
During his 12-year career at Real Madrid, Modric has made 525 appearances, scoring 39 goals and providing 84 assists. He also won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, breaking the long-standing monopoly of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the accolade.
Modric's contract at Real Madrid expires this summer, and whether the two sides will be able to make a contract has been a topic of great concern. According to reports, Modric wants to stay at Real Madrid and is even willing to take a big pay cut in exchange for a contract.
"I enjoy every moment because you never know how long you can be in the best team in the world. Modric said. For the decorated player who led Real Madrid to three consecutive titles, retiring at the Bernabeu may be his greatest wish.
Real Madrid also intend to let Modric stay for an extra year and hold a retirement ceremony for him. Luka Modric, Casemiro and Kroos are Real Madrid's most successful midfield duo of the last decade, and they have contributed to Real Madrid's glory days.
Bellingham is a new star
Next to Luka Modric, the young generation of midfield talent Jude Bellingham has already made his debut. The England midfielder's rising star has been an instant hit this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist in his first three games, establishing himself as the star of Real Madrid's attack.
Bellingham has been hailed as "the best midfielder of the day", and his performances have even been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid president Florentino has publicly supported the youngster, believing that he will write his own legend at Real Madrid in the future.
As the heart of England's national team, Bellingham will undoubtedly be the leading figure in Real Madrid's midfield for years to come. With the addition of young players such as him and Rodrygo, Real Madrid's midfield has completely changed.
Real Madrid's midfield squad is too crowded, which also leaves coach Carlo Ancelotti with a choice when it comes to arranging his squad. In addition to Bellingham, young players such as Camavinga and Tchouameni are also growing rapidly, and they all need more playing opportunities.
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Rodrigo performs bravely
On May 7, 2023, the final of the Spanish Copa del Rey was played at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Real Madrid and Osasuna are two strong teams fighting for the title. This is Real Madrid's 40th Copa del Rey final, having last won the competition in 2014.
Just 1 minute and 59 seconds into the game, Real Madrid seized the opportunity to score. Vinicius Jr. broke down the left and fed the ball into the box, where the 18-year-old Brazilian star Rodrygo volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box to give Real Madrid a 1-0 lead. The goal was a testament to Rodrygo's excellent shooting ability and the lethality of his final shot.
As Real Madrid's top scorer this season, Rodrygo has scored 20 goals in the league and is an important attacking force for the team. He excelled at breaking and shooting, scoring efficiently in the box. This season, the young talent from Brazil has become an instant hit, becoming Real Madrid's brightest new star.
In the 58th minute of the second half, Osasuna equalized with a furious shot from Toro. But just 12 minutes later, Rodrigo stepped up again. Kroos' shot was cleared, but Rodrygo's clever follow-up effort from the edge of the six-yard box helped Real Madrid regain the lead. Real Madrid won 2-1 against Osasuna to lift the Copa del Rey for the 20th time.
Rodrygo's two goals were indebted to and he deservedly became the star of the night. The 18-year-old has shown his talent and potential on several occasions this season and will undoubtedly be a key player for Real Madrid in the future.
Joselu scores with a header
Compared to the young Rodrygo, the 34-year-old Joselu is an experienced striker. This season, he rejoined Real Madrid on loan and made a valuable contribution to the team at key moments.
In the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, Joselu equalised with a brilliant header shortly after coming off the bench. The goal helped Real Madrid draw 1-1 away from home, setting the stage for a second chance of a joint victory.
Joselu has scored 13 goals for Real Madrid in all competitions this season and is one of the team's main strikers. His goalscoring ability is outstanding, especially with his headers in the box. With an excellent performance, Real Madrid have reached an agreement with the Spaniard to buy out Joselu's contract for 1.5 million euros at the end of the season.
The 34-year-old veteran has had a tortuous career. In 2010, he was promoted from the youth team to the first team by Real Madrid, but the main striker at that time was too strong for Joselu to gain a foothold in Real Madrid. After that, he played for a number of mid-table teams and never returned to the big clubs. It wasn't until last year that Joselu wore the Real Madrid shirt again.
Real Madrid reached the final for the 18th time
After beating Osasuna, Real Madrid reached the Champions League final for the 18th time. They beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate over two legs in the semi-finals and will face another Bundesliga powerhouse, Borussia Dortmund, in the final.
The second leg was played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, with Real Madrid dominating the game from the start. In the 13th minute, Vinicius' shot hit the post and Rodrygo's follow-up shot was also saved by Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. In the first half, the two sides played to a 0-0 draw.
The pace of the game in the second half was noticeably quicker, and the goals followed. In the 68th minute, Bayern opened the scoring with a long-range shot from Alphonso Davies. Cornered, Real Madrid came back from a frustrating counter-attack, with Nacho's goal disallowed by VAR.
Just when Real Madrid fans began to despair, substitute Joselu stepped up. In the 88th minute, he fired a knife from Manuel Neuer to equalise for Real Madrid. Just three minutes later, Joselu scored again from the edge of the six-yard box as Real Madrid counter-attacked and beat Bayern 2-1.
Such a comeback may be a piece of cake for Real Madrid, who have countless legendary moments. But for Joselu personally, the two goals were undoubtedly extraordinary. This is his best moment on the Champions League stage since returning to the big club, and it is also the best interpretation of his tenacious struggle.
Atletico stubbornly dragged into extra time
Atletico Madrid, which is in the same city as Real Madrid, also staged a good counterattack in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. They reversed Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in the second leg to advance to the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 5-4.
Atletico were already 2-0 up at home in the first leg, but suffered a waterloo in the second leg away from home. Borussia Dortmund put Atletico in the first half thanks to goals from Moukoko and Bellingham, leaving Atletico in a desperate situation.
In the second half, Atletico's main strikers Antoine Griezmann and Riquelme scored goals in extra time to help Atletico Madrid beat the opponent 4-2 on aggregate. Such a reversal has lifted the whole of Madrid and allowed Atletico to show their tenacious fighting spirit in the Champions League again.
Atletico's performance in the league has been disappointing. Simeone's side started the new season with a series of defeats and ended up finishing 7th in La Liga. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and missed out on the title.
Luka Modric directs the midfield
In Real Madrid's midfield, Croatian legend Luka Modric remains at the heart of the team. The 38-year-old has seen less playing time this season, but he remains Real Madrid's most reliable playmaker in midfield.
During his 12-year career at Real Madrid, Modric has made 525 appearances, scoring 39 goals and providing 84 assists. He also won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, breaking the long-standing monopoly of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the accolade.
Modric's contract at Real Madrid expires this summer, and whether the two sides will be able to make a contract has been a topic of great concern. According to reports, Modric wants to stay at Real Madrid and is even willing to take a big pay cut in exchange for a contract.
"I enjoy every moment because you never know how long you can be in the best team in the world. Modric said. For the decorated player who led Real Madrid to three consecutive titles, retiring at the Bernabeu may be his greatest wish.
Real Madrid also intend to let Modric stay for an extra year and hold a retirement ceremony for him. Luka Modric, Casemiro and Kroos are Real Madrid's most successful midfield duo of the last decade, and they have contributed to Real Madrid's glory days.
Bellingham is a new star
Next to Luka Modric, the young generation of midfield talent Jude Bellingham has already made his debut. The England midfielder's rising star has been an instant hit this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist in his first three games, establishing himself as the star of Real Madrid's attack.
Bellingham has been hailed as "the best midfielder of the day", and his performances have even been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid president Florentino has publicly supported the youngster, believing that he will write his own legend at Real Madrid in the future.
As the heart of England's national team, Bellingham will undoubtedly be the leading figure in Real Madrid's midfield for years to come. With the addition of young players such as him and Rodrygo, Real Madrid's midfield has completely changed.
Real Madrid's midfield squad is too crowded, which also leaves coach Carlo Ancelotti with a choice when it comes to arranging his squad. In addition to Bellingham, young players such as Camavinga and Tchouameni are also growing rapidly, and they all need more playing opportunities.
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