Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 16,684 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Marquitos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Marquitos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
3.36
0-0Jorge Tavares barges into Hugo Butragueno. The referee calls over Jorge Tavares and warns him to calm down! Hugo Butragueno runs off the knock.
4.37
0-0Jean Pierre Lefèvre passes the ball forward to Pablo Mendez. Pablo Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Marc Fabbra. Jean-Marc Fabbra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Luigi Bachini is on top of it.
6.35
Daniel Monk flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Tavares who takes it down. Jorge Tavares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jorge Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Luigi Bachini didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.40
Eduardo Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Rodolfo Perez provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Luigi Bachini gets down and covers it.
16.04
0-0Alfredo Marcos threads a neat ball through to Hugo Butragueno. Hugo Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Guerrero. Ivan Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Fernandez. Sebastian Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.56
Alfredo Marcos sees Eugenio Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Butragueno. Hugo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Iglesias. Enrique Iglesias whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
24.30
Jorge Tavares makes a beautiful solo run. Jorge Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.10
0-0Ivan Guerrero hacks Marcos Castillo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Castillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.47
Hugo Butragueno makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Iglesias. Enrique Iglesias is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Juan Lozano is on top of it.
44.15
Hugo Butragueno plays the ball forward to Sebastian Fernandez. Sebastian Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Extremadura UD start the second half!
47.27
Jean Pierre Lefèvre sees space and advances. Jean Pierre Lefèvre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.36
Daniel Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Castillo. Marcos Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Mendez. Pablo Mendez makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
51.07
Enrique Iglesias clumsily knocks into Marcos Castillo. Enrique Iglesias is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Castillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.52
Eugenio Caballero darts forward. Eugenio Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Kiko shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.22
Pablo Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Iglesias. The referee calls over Pablo Mendez and warns him to calm down! Enrique Iglesias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.49
0-0Real Madrid have made a substitution with Ralph Grondin replacing Rafael Flores .
71.18
Luis Merino threads the ball through to Sebastian Fernandez. Sebastian Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Manfa Marsiglia. With a superhuman jump, Manfa Marsiglia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Juan Lozano is on top of it.
72.10
With vision, Eugenio Caballero laces a through ball forward to Ivan Guerrero. Ivan Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Juan Lozano manages to keep it out.
73.17
Without breaking stride, Rodolfo Perez plays the ball forward to Pablo Mendez. Pablo Mendez edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pablo Mendez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Luigi Bachini. Excellent save.
75.02
Marcos Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Perez who takes it down. Rodolfo Perez plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Castillo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Perez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.07
Marcos Castillo hits a low pass to Rodolfo Perez. Showing composure, Rodolfo Perez plays the ball forward to Pablo Mendez. Pablo Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
78.15
Ivan Guerrero brings the ball forward. Ivan Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Butragueno. Hugo Butragueno makes a convincing header but somehow Juan Lozano manages to keep it out.
79.14
1-0Enrique Iglesias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manfa Marsiglia. Manfa Marsiglia plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Manfa Marsiglia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.26
1-0Alfredo Marcos sees space and advances. Alfredo Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Merino but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.19
Eugenio Caballero makes a strong solo run forward. Eugenio Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Guerrero. Ivan Guerrero puts a great ball through but Daniel Kiko is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
89.08
Jean Pierre Lefèvre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Mendez. Pablo Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Castillo. Marcos Castillo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
27.9%
48.5%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Castillo of Extremadura UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luigi Bachini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Caballero (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Marcos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rafael Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Merino (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Guerrero (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Hugo Butragueno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enrique Iglesias (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Fernandez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Daniel Kiko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manfa Marsiglia (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Ralph Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Gainza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adolfo Bravo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Lozano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruben Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emile Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Monk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Marc Fabbra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Castillo (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jorge Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean Pierre Lefèvre (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pablo Mendez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Rodolfo Perez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Claudio Menendez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Carmona (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Farinos (ATT) | 0 | |