The Real team is leading the group under Alonso's leadership
Towards the end of the group stage, the "Real" team began to showcase Xabi Alonso's style. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
There is still no complete dominance and absolute control over opponents as expected, but reliable victories are emerging. "Zaltsburg" conceded all three goals at the end of the halves, through similar and understandable counter-goals.
Xabi Alonso's style is gradually becoming noticeable. It is becoming clear who the main artist of this team is. Let's analyze which player among the "Real" footballers contributed the most to the team's reliable victory.
"Euro-football.ru" provided subjective ratings for Xabi Alonso's players based on a ten-point system. The best three players of the match between "Zaltsburg" and "Real": Aurelien Tchouameni – 7.5. Every "Real" game requires highlighting not only the attackers but also the defenders.
"Zaltsburg" attacked well and applied pressure. Courtois traditionally played well, but this time the mainstay of the defense was Tchouameni.
He was in the center of defense, correcting the mistakes of Rüdiger, Hoysens, and even Bellingham. He acted very calmly against "Zaltsburg" attackers, blocked four shots, stopped all attacks from Baidu and Ratkov, and instilled confidence in his defensive colleagues. Jude Bellingham – 8.0.
Stepping up a level, we see Jude Bellingham. Despite a serious injury, he continues to lead "Real" forward.
Actively moving in the central line, he covered the entire field. He successfully dribbled three times and regained possession of the ball twice.
His main feature was creating two goal opportunities for Vinicius with two excellent passes. The Brazilian missed the first opportunity but scored in the second.
Bellingham received a half-point deduction because Baidu pressured him in front of the penalty area, creating a dangerous situation. Vinicius – 9.0. No shortcomings were found in Vinicius today.
His quick movements exhausted the "Zaltsburg" defense, and the Austrians could not take effective measures against him. He crossed over from the left flank for the first time and prepared to shoot, and his second shot was directed to the precise corner.
In the third opportunity, he executed a brilliant pass with the help of Gyuler's accurate assist, increasing the score to 0:2. During the hour-long game, Vinicius secured the victory for his team and went for a break. Additionally, he successfully dribbled three times and made a pass that created two goal opportunities.
Vinicius's performance can be rated as successful. The best players of this match: Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius. They played a crucial role in the team's success.
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