Real Madrid 3 1 Barcelona 5 Hits and Flops as Los Blancos go atop standings La Liga 2022 23
Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona 5 Hits and Flops as Los Blancos go atop standings La Liga 2022-23 Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout
12', 35', 90'+1'; F. Torres 83'
FT: 3-1 12', 35', 90'+1'; F. Torres 83' On that note, here's a look at the five hits and flops from the game:
. Assist king. . Kroos won eight duels, made six recoveries, won three tackles, made one interception and created one chance in the game. His composure to fend off challenges before finding Vinicius Jr. for the opener was a thing of beauty. Kroos' chemistry with Luka Modric in midfield was supreme too.
"I'M KING OF THE WORLD." Benzema scored a stunner in the second half. The Frenchman channeled the ball from the outer right to the centre before smacking one in from outside the box, but the effort was ruled out for offside.
Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona 5 Hits and Flops as Los Blancos go atop standings La Liga 2022-23
Karim Benzema and Fede Valverde celebrate a goal. beat 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (October 16) to go atop the La Liga standings, continuing their unbeaten start to the season. Karim Benzema opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute following some brilliant work by Vinicius Jr and . It was his first strike in six games. Madrid doubled their lead in the 35th minute through from outside the box as the hosts assumed control of proceedings. Barcelona were fortuitous to avoid falling 3-0 down, as Benzema's strike was ruled out for offside. The visitors eventually reduced arrears through Ferran Torres. The Spaniard beat Andriy Lunin following some smart work by Ansu Fati and . With the visitors seeking a second, Fati squandered a great chance to equalise before Eric Garcia fouled Rodrygo in the box to give away a penalty. The striker stepped up and converted to seal all three points for Madrid. FT: 3-112', 35', 90'+1'; F. Torres 83'
FT: 3-1 12', 35', 90'+1'; F. Torres 83' On that note, here's a look at the five hits and flops from the game:
#5 Hit Toni Kroos Real Madrid
Toni Kroos came up with a classy performance against Barcelona. Toni Kroos shone for Real Madrid in the centre of the field. The German sniper was in cruise control as Barcelona were forced to chase shadows. The 32-year-old with his quick feet, and displayed amazing control and sudden burst of acceleration to make life difficult for the visitors. Assist king.. Assist king. . Kroos won eight duels, made six recoveries, won three tackles, made one interception and created one chance in the game. His composure to fend off challenges before finding Vinicius Jr. for the opener was a thing of beauty. Kroos' chemistry with Luka Modric in midfield was supreme too.
#4 Flop Eric Garcia Flop
Eric Garcia after conceding a goal Eric Garcia had a game to forget, as he was torn to shreds by Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. The former Manchester City defender was caught out of position on numerous occasions. Garcia was at fault for giving the ball away for Madrid's second goal. To exacerbate matters, he fouled Rodrygo in the box in the dying minutes of the game to give away a penalty. His performance certainly made Barcelona fans miss Ronald Araujo, who is currently sidelined with an injury.#3 Hit Karim Benzema Real Madrid
Karim Benzema in action against Barcelona Karim Benzema chose the perfect game to find form. The Frenchman has struggled to live up to his staggering standards this season. However, he turned up when it mattered the most. Benzema scored the opener as he perfectly slotted the ball into the back of the net, finding the opening between three defenders. "I'M KING OF THE WORLD.""I'M KING OF THE WORLD." Benzema scored a stunner in the second half. The Frenchman channeled the ball from the outer right to the centre before smacking one in from outside the box, but the effort was ruled out for offside.