Founded in 1902 as Madrid Football Club, the club has traditionally worn a white home kit since its inception. The honorific title real is Spanish for “royal” and was bestowed to the club by King Alfonso XIII in 1920 together with the royal crown in the emblem.
Real Madrid: Highlights, Transfer News, Vs Espanyol
Highlights:
With Rodrygo back from injury, the selection decision that I was most interested in ahead of this game was who Ancelotti would opt for at right wing.
He was even asked about this in his pre-match press conference and his answer suggested that Valverde might retain his spot, since he is “interpreting that position well”.
And, sure enough, the Uruguayan started and did well, playing an important role in the beautiful opener and also putting in the kind of shift he always does.
Transfer News:
Even the departure of a legend like Casemiro has not hurt the Real Madrid midfield terribly and they could do without making a signing to replace him. That just speaks of their strength in that area of the pitch.
One player who could have been a big part of Real Madrid’s future though is Martin Odegaard, who is playing some tremendous football at the moment and is a huge reason why Arsenal are sitting at the top of the Premier League table.
Vs Espanyol:
The game looked to be heading towards a draw after Vinícius Jr.’s opener was canceled out by Joselu in the first-half, but Benzema was on hand to settle the tie in a thrilling finale.
The Frenchman volleyed in Rodrygo’s cross at the back post to give his side the lead in the 88th minute before settling the match with a free-kick in the 10th minute of added time.
There was a moment in the first half when Valverde marshalled the ball out for a goal kick at the left-back spot, the opposite side of the pitch from what should be his position, and he looked like a man possessed. He is not going to be demoted to the bench quietly.
