It wasn’t overly straightforward for Real Madrid, but they have begun the defence of their Copa del Rey crown in accomplished style on Saturday evening, seeing off a brave Arandina side with a 2-0 scoreline.
Match Report
Carlo Ancelotti handed debuts to Vinicius Tobias, Alvaro Carrillo and Arda Guler for the match. It was the latter that lit up the opening 45 minutes, although Real Madrid were unable to find a breakthrough, despite the Turkish teenager’s best efforts.
However, Los Blancos came out much better in the second period, and within 10 minutes, they were 2-0 up. Brahim Diaz was felled inside the area, which allowed Joselu Mato to score Real Madrid’s first penalty of the season, after three previous missed efforts. Less than 60 seconds later, it was Brahim himself who found the back of the net as he finished off a fine counter-attack that he had started.
Real Madrid were able to add a third when Rodrygo fired home in stoppage time, but they could not keep a clean sheet, as Raly Cabral scored in the final minute for the match for Arandina – an incredible moment for the hosts.
Real Madrid will be disappointed not to have kept a clean sheet, but regardless, they will be in the hat for the last 16 draw. Their attention will now turn to Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final clash with local rivals Atletico Madrid in Riyadh.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
13' CLOSE! Guler’s shot saved by Goalkeeper!
36' CLOSE! Guler’s shot wide out
45' CHANCE! Paz header over the bar
53' Yellow Card! Jorge Pesca booked
54' Penalty Goal! Arandina 0-1 Real Madrid (Joselu)
55' GOAL! Arandina 0-2 Real Madrid (Brahim)
82' Joselu fires his shot into the sky
91' GOAL! Arandina 0-3 Real Madrid (Rodrygo)
93' OWN GOAL! Arandina 1-3 Real Madrid (Nacho)
Line-ups
Arandina XI: Zazu, Alfredo Sualdea, Deiby Ochoa, Sergio Santa, Adrián Álvarez, Vitolo, Átomo, Ayoub El Battioui, Jaime Márquez, Haji Ceesay, Jorge Pesca
Subs: Roberto Jara, Jorge Rodríguez, Raly Cabral, Pepe Otu, Fer Bajo, Kevin Manzano, Carmelo Sánchez, Pablo Aguilera, Diego Herrera
Real Madrid XI: Joselu, Nacho, Kepa, Ceballos, Brahim, Fran García, Eduardo Camavinga, Álvaro Carrillo, Arda Güler, Nico Paz, Vinícius Tobias
Subs: Modric, Carvajal, Rudiger, Valverde, Andriy Lunin, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Álvaro Rodríguez, Mario Martín, Fran González
chukwudera353
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Arda Guler and Nico Paz look like they've been playing together for 15 years❤️ Ridiculous chemistry💎💯
Sourceofjoy
632
Arda Guler is a pure generational talent, gem and a joy to watch...His moves, pass accuracy, decision making and touches are top-notch..⚽ 💎🔥🤍
Toxin-Dc
560
🇹🇷 Arda Güler vs Arandina, HT stats: •51 touches •31/35 passes completed •1 key pass •2 chances created •2/3 dribbles completed •1 shot on target •1 woodwork hit
Sourceofjoy
523
Two Generational Talent In One Iconic Picture...💎💎⚽⚽🤍🤍🔥🔥
Simpler02
420
Arda Guler is the best set piece takers in the squad right now . His left foot is capable of destroying several Goalkeepers in Laliga
Javimor
384
Mario Martin arder Guler and Vinicius Tobias are some talent Jesus Christ are they so good Carrillo put in a Rudiger esque performance at the back And ceballos was everywhere Nacho needs to sort his head out
Alhafson
369
the way people are talking about this guler I thought he will be scoring directly from the dressing room
chukwudera353
366
Barcelona after seeing Guler makes his first debut be like😂👇
chukwudera353
341
Arda guler balls are potent and fertile 😍 He really showed Vitor Roque how debut looks like tonight⚽💎❤️ A real gem💎💎💎💎💎
Toxin-Dc
291
Scoring in Spanish super cup is Rodrigo thing
JeffreyEse
268
Madrid made the best decision by bringing him back 😘
Docrivers
268
Gif here. Like me: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53758807&language=en
chukwudera353
200
In case you miss Ozil never forget he had his perfect successor💎❤️💯 💎 ARDA GÜLER💎
Benxe
183
New GEM 💎 was BORN
Cocolet
173
Brahim is Gold.. NEXT!!
ishti
140
Arda Güler, Nico Paz, Brahim Diaz, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Rodrigo, Valverde, Vini, Lunin, Fran Garcia are all Young players. Real Madrid has a team for the coming decade, and then they are going to add one of the most lethal strikers into it in a year or so.
Sourceofjoy
12
Yeah man they will be warming the bench beautifully
Real Madrid Talented Youngstars Won The Game & Pain Went Straight to (Fraudcelona Crycelona & Brokecelona) =(FCB) 💔💔
Kingsflick
9
Barcelona after seeing Guler makes his first debut be like😂👇
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Two days ago , trolled Madrid players for likes from Barcelona fans , now here trolling Barcelona for likes from Madrid fans , stop being a clown🤡