Santiago Solari's spell as full-time Real Madrid coach got off to a desperate start as Eibar secured a fully deserved 3-0 win on Saturday.
Match Report
Real Madrid succumbed to a stunning 3-0 defeat at Eibar as Santiago Solari's reign as permanent head coach got off to a torrid start on Saturday.
Having taken over from the sacked Julen Lopetegui following the 5-1 Clasico drubbing at the hands of Barcelona, Solari showed early promise with four wins from four in his interim tenure.
That run was enough to earn the former Madrid midfielder a deal through to June 2021, but his fortunes will have to improve drastically if he is to have any hope of remaining in the Santiago Bernabeu hotseat until then.
Gonzalo Escalante's scrappy opener saw Madrid fall behind for the first time under Solari, and the writing was on the wall with quickfire goals early in the second period through Sergi Enrich and Kike.
Match Events
3' CLOSE! Kike's shot off the post
OFF THE POST! Sensational start from Eibar and they are inches away from taking the lead! After moving the ball around well, Kike takes a touch before firing a dipping shot from distance that clattered back off the frame of the goal.
11' CHANCE! Benzema's shot blocked off the line
OFF THE LINE! Real Madrid come close to opening the scoring as Asensio surges past Pena and cuts a pass back to Benzema into the middle. He takes a touch before stabbing an effort at goal that rolls past Riesgo but Cote is on hand to clear the ball away.
16'GOAL! Eibar 1-0 Real Madrid (Escalante)
GOAL! Eibar hit Real Madrid on the counter and Cucurella cuts a pass back across goal to Kike. His poke at goal is saved well by Courtois but Escalante bundles the loose ball home. There's a long delay for a VAR check but a goal is eventually awarded.
52'GOAL! Eibar 2-0 Real Madrid (Enrich)
GOOOOOAL! 2-0 Eibar! Kroos plays a cross-field pass over the top of his own defence to Odriozola and Cucurella quickly steals possession, then feeding the ball to Enrich who takes one touch before firing an attempt past Courtois that bounces in off the post.
57'GOAL! Eibar 3-0 Real Madrid (Kike)
GOOOOOOAL! 3-0 Eibar! Unbelievable! Cucurella is again involved as he plays a dangerous cross into the middle that Enrich pokes towards Kike, who taps home into the empty net.
Line-ups
Eibar XI: Ramis, Orellana, Kike, J.Ángel, S.Enrich, Asier Riesgo, Oliveira, Escalante, R.Peña, Jordán, Marc Cucurella
Subs: C.Dias , De Blasis, Sergio Álvarez, Bigas, Pere Milla, Markel Areitio, Marc Cardona
Real Madrid XI: Sergio Ramos, L. Modrić, Benzema, Bale, T. Kroos, Marcelo, T. Courtois, R. Varane, Álvaro Odriozola, Marco Asensio, Ceballos
Subs: Kiko Casilla, Isco, Daniel Carvajal, Lucas Vázquez, Javi Sánchez, Valverde, Vinícius Júnior
tropicalda
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After Real Madrid scammed Chelsea with Morata, Chelsea hit back with Thibaut Courtois
Pauvon10
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This game in one picture.
ghostrider7762
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This kid is becoming a meme content now
Maano7
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its not match its rape😂😂
ParvezCP7
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Last match Real Madrid vs Eibar with Cristiano Ronaldo.. Ron scored a brace😊😊. that's why he is the best.
Jhoxua11
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Guys it seems we have ourselves a newcomer😅😅😅
luvincr7
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benzema and offsides what a love story 😍😍😍
Hammadi_10124
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When would solari realise that NAVAS IS BETTER THAN "THIBAUT FIVOUIS"
hasanbohra
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Name-Solari Job-Lopetegui !
Spartacus_Aye419
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I hope Solari is not a Risk not worth taking cos I don't understand why a small team as EIBAR would trash a Whole Real Madrid with that Score line. It seems Papa Perez thinks gambling wth inexperienced coaches is what Real Madrid needs now, I mean, that Old Man should know that a Big name should be Barking Orders from the Bench at these Group of Players that are full of themselves, you can't expect a Coach with no Experience like Solari to be managing Big Players like Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale and Benzema plus Marcelo. These Big Players needs a well known and Experienced Coach not just a Nobody. Now I am sure the President was carried away by the results he Achieved with those small teams in his four games, plus what Sergio Ramos said about Antonio Conte that was why he opted to gamble with Solari and Put Real Madrid's integrity at stake.
messimiliano
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Breaking: courtois finaly tales top spot in Guinness book of records as the most cursed player ever overtaking morata and lukaku
Tycan234
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No one expected this outcome
Bobhelsing
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Pure definition of "David kill Goliath"
laptop
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Real Madrid are on their way of becoming like ManUtd.
Thamizh
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this is frustrating..!! it is as if Real madrid have lost their identity..!! they have forgot what they have done all years..!! there was a time when every player in the playing 11 can score goals..!! they had a identity with counter attacks of mourinho and ancellotti..!! counter attacking was what made me love real madrid..!! and now it is as if they just want to pass the ball around..!! this is like shit..!! They seem so desperate..!! it is time to send of Benzema..!! isco is not the player for counter attacks...!! Asensio is more of left midfielder or number 10... he aint a godamn winger..!! and most importantly Ceballos was to play DM in this match..!! Gareth Bale doesnt have the desire to win that CR7 had..!! and when the forwards are shit.. they dont put up a lead for then what the hell will the defenders defend..!!( like they will be 1-0 down and you expect the whole team to sit back and defend..!! ) Courtious isnt to be blamed..!! i am just tired and frustrated seeing Madrid play this way..!!
neobemnost
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just wondering why VJ doesn't play full match. we need a player that will put spark at the front line, not useless benzema and bale. hala madrid.
cookie111
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Eibar have only scored 3 goals against Real Madrid before today..
Chelasani
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still wondering how did they even win 4 games in a row
Ãmmadey
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Benzima looking to concede 35 goals this season 🤣🤣😂😂😂✌️
Emmanuel1651
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Football of now is not like before, at first I said it that we should stop using one or two Matches to rate Players and coaches. I will keep on saying this, Real Madrid problem is not a Coach, their problem is players. Madrid need To Sign Papers, they need someone to replace Ronaldo. How can a player like Ronaldo leave Real Madrid, and the Club President Didn't even Keep that No 7 jersey for a player that will be sign to replace Ronaldo. Giving the jersey to that Boy called Mariano. Let Real Madrid first Tell the president to Leave, and go look for A Replacement for Ronaldo. because if you watch the game this afternoon, Real Madrid front 3 where just there to complete 11 players. Benzema broke a record of the highest Off-side in a single match. Bale was just lost.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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What's the difference between a pornstar and Madrids defence? Nothing they both get paid to be penetrated 😂😂😂 Seriously Madrid are missing Zidane so much. His tactics defensively must have been mighty impressive based on the sorry display we've witnessed from Madrid since the 18/19 season started. People who think Ronaldo missing is a problem are just deluded. Ronaldo can't defend against 3 goals nor can he score 4 in one match against a team that's been controlling the tempo from start to finish. Nice to see Snakeois enjoying his Madrid dream. Hazard to sign a contract extension 100% after seeing that pathetic display....
Bishops
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After Real Madrid scammed Chelsea with Morata, Chelsea hit back with Thibaut Courtois
I NEVER really believed that CR7 was that important and influential to Real Madrid recent success until NOW.
shariffeyyulegunshot
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Ronaldo effect