Real Madrid thought it would suffer the same fate as Barça. While his rival failed to win at Camp Nou against Rayo Vallecano, the Merengue stumbled for a long time on the defense of Almeria on behalf of this first day of La Liga (2-1). However, Carlo Ancelotti had decided to establish the four Frenchmen in his squad at kick-off, a first in the history of the club. Largie Ramazani took advantage of the defensive largesse to dive into the back of the central hinge and adjust Thibaut Courtois (6th).
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⚽️ ALMERIA OPENS THE SCORE AGAINST REAL!!!
? The promoted leads against the champion after 6 minutes of play thanks to Ramazani! pic.twitter.com/dj0G596Axt— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) August 14, 2022
Martinez delayed the deadline for a long time
Real Madrid tried to react but Fernando Martinez worked miracles. Karim Benzema first missed the target in the penalty area (9th). Federico Valverde stumbled on the opposing goalkeeper (16th), just like the French striker a few minutes later (28th). In a state of grace, Fernando Martinez repelled at close range an attempt by Antonio Rüdiger to preserve the advantage of his team. The only time he was beaten, the referee canceled Lucas Vazquez’s goal for an offside position (43rd).
Alaba makes the difference
In the second half, the Merengues increased their domination and the Spanish international this time managed to equalize after a mess in the area of Almeria (61st). Real Madrid then pushed to take the lead and David Alaba managed to deceive Martinez with a superb free kick (75th). The Austrian had just come into play a few seconds before and offers a precious success to his team to start the championship.
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??? ALABA THE SPLENDIIIIIIIIIDE FREE KICK!!!!!!!
? On his FIRST BALL, the Austrian gives Real the advantage with an unstoppable strike!https://t.co/ZUh9VV4LsD— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) August 14, 2022
