After many weeks watching Real Madrid struggle, today we saw a much better display from Madrid.
Real Madrid had the lion's share of the ball possession and created opportunities at will. The only flaw was they ( read Ronaldo ) could not convert.
The man who stood between Madrid and many goals was the Malaga Goalkeeper - Willy.
Today was not of one Cristiano's better days. He missed so many opportunities that when he took the penalty, I thought, that going by the flow of play, he would not convert. But luckily he did.
Madrid played flowing football and the standouts were Marcelo, Di Maria and Morata. Even Khedira played well. The flowing attacks produced wonderful play but the finishing touch kept eluding Madrid.
The first half ended goalless.
Almost at the beginning of the second half, Di Maria's cross found the back of the net as the Malaga Goalkeeper was distracted / blindsided by Cristiano's diving attempt to get a touch on the ball.
The game flowed at a frantic pace with Madrid launching one attack after another without much luck. Isco, Morata and Di Maria were substituted and we saw Modric, Bale and Jese enter the field of play.
Each played their own part and late in the second half, Bale was brought down inside the penalty area and Ronaldo converted.
I think the side fielded by Ancelotti was one of the better and stronger sides fielded by Madrid this season and it will great to see them play and gain confidence with one another.
This week with the European Championship match and the Classico coming up, Madrid needs to stay focused and stay strong.
Hope this victory over Malaga will provide the necessary boost they need.
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