THUR, APRIL. 13 2023-theGBJournal |Defending champions Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 2-0 in Santiago Bernabeu.
The game made it the fourth consecutive game Chelsea has failed to score. Why Madrid have now beaten six of the seven English teams it has faced in the Champions League at least twice.
Goals from Benzema in the 21st minute and Asensio in the 74th minute gave Madrid the vital first leg win, with Ben Chilwell given a straight red card for the first time in his senior career.
Clueless Lampard fails to aspire to Maguire
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard was hired at the end of the season to inspire Chelsea, but he has failed to make an instant impact after playing a 4-3-3 formation in his first game. He reverted back to Chelsea’s 3-5-2.
The formation was set to contain Madrid fluidity in a 4-3-3 formation.
Chelsea, using their famous three midfields, failed to impact the game as they were run down by Madrid’s midfield.
Lampard hasn’t known the best formation to use or how to use it.
It’s just two games, and yet Lampard doesn’t know how to set up his team; his lack of tactical setup showed with Chelsea’s structureless attack.
The Mildfield trio was set up to control the game, and when they failed to do so, there weren’t any tactical adjustments.
Madrid’s fluid attacks strike again.
The key to Madrid’s attack is the way they interchange quickly when attacking, swapping positions and creating opportunities for others. This helps Madrid be the ruthless team they are.
Champions League Madrid playground
No matter how disastrous the Madrid league tends to be, they know how to play around in the UCL.
The Madrid mentality is built differently, and with the way they boss Chelsea. Madrid, winning the UCL is just a dream for others but a plaything for them.
A star in the making
The likes of Mbappe and Haaland are tipped to be the next global stars and be the fulcrum of the next “GOAT” and “EWURE” debates.
Vinicius is making more noise about why he should be considered one of the best talents in the world and would certainly make GOAT contributions.
From the inconsistent, indecisive, and half-baked Vini to a scintillating, super talented, and dangerous player Vini’s strength in one-on-one dribbling is very vital in the Madrid style of play; it enables him to cause chaos and be at the opposition box always.
Vinicius Jr. made 19 touches in the opposition box tonight vs. Chelsea, the most of any player in a single UCL game this season. Why also being of one Madrid creative outlet that creates chance
Chances created:
Vincius Junior: 4
Vinicius has the world at his feet, and for Madrid to continue dominating, they needed magical Vini
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos never get old.
Real Madrid’s most common passing combination tonight:
Toni Kroos to Luka Modric (18 times).
Their second highest?
Luka Modric to Toni Kroos (14 times)
Kante is running out of steam, and Kepas must battle to save his season.
Kante had an average performance in this match; his injury woes haven’t helped him, and Chelse needs Kante to step up to help Chelse control games and
Kepa’s mistakes are becoming costly, and he needs to step up to have a future at the club.
Man of the match
Vinicius Jr.’s game by numbers vs. Chelsea:
65 touches
19 touches in the opposition’s box (most)
8 duels were won.
5 crosses
4 take-ons completed
4 chances created (most)
3 shots
2 shots on target
2 tackles made
2 fouls won
1 assist.-This article is curtesy Wavysport
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