Real Madrid believed to live a nightmarish evening in front of a determined and without complex legate. Led 2-0 thanks to the achievements of Modric and Endrick, the men of Ancelotti released themselves and saw their opponent return to the game with a penalty transformed by Juan Cruz before the break, followed by a lucky equalization on a strike Deviated.
The Madrid suburbs club, which had already shaken big names in the past, pushed Real in its entrenchments, playing its luck to the end. Butarch believed in a new feat, but the scenario finally changed in favor of the Madrilenians.
Gonzalo, the unexpected hero of Real Madrid
While the extension seemed inevitable, the young Gonzalo, from Fábrica, scored the goal of qualification in additional time. On a perfect center in Brahim Diaz, the 20 -year -old attacker placed an unstoppable head to offer victory to the Merengues.
This difficult success highlights the limits of a reworked Real Madrid, where some players in search of playing time have not been able to highlight. Endrick and Arda Güler still find it difficult to win, while Rodrygo and Vinicius have recalled their importance by being the most impactful offensively.
A precious qualification before the shock against Atlético
Despite a mixed performance, Real Madrid continues its career in the King's Cup and qualified for the semi-finals. This victory in pain, however, highlights questions about the depth of Madrid bench, a few days before the derby against Atlético de Madrid en Liga.
Ancelotti will have to tighten the ranks and find a more sharp team to avoid other similar frights. Gonzalo may have just offered a place in the rotation to come.
