In the 8th round of the Spanish championship, Real Madrid defeated Villarreal, currently in the top three, 3-1. Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé were at the main stage of the match, according to marca.com.
Vinicius scored the first goal that delighted the Santiago Bernabéu stands in the 47th minute. Later, the Brazilian striker accurately shot from the 11-meter mark in the 69th minute, securing the victory. The third goal was scored by the team's main goalscorer, Kylian Mbappé - the forward completely sealed the fate of the game.
It's worth noting: usually Mbappe would take the penalty, but this time he left the ball to his teammate Vinicius. Head coach Xabi Alonso commented on the situation: Mbappé is the first on the team to have the right to an 11-meter shot, but players agree on it on the field - this time, a quick decision was made this way.
The hosts controlled most of the game, increasing pressure in the center and building rapid attacks through the wings. Villarreal sometimes tried to pose a threat through counter-attacks, but the "royal club's" defensive and midfield connections worked steadily. Courtois' confident actions and discipline at the center also bore fruit in difficult times.
Personal statistics are also breaking records: Mbappé has scored 9 goals in 8 La Liga matches and currently holds the top spot in scoring. And Vinicius scored his 5th goal in the championship - his every move is causing dynamic episodes, adding a new impulse to the overall tempo of the team.
In short: "Real" passed the major test without minor mistakes, and the mutual respect between the leaders and field communication directly influenced the result. If the same stability is maintained in the upcoming rounds, important points will not be lost on the way to the goals of the season.
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