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16 March, 12:06
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Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Villarreal, but the match took a toll on their players. Kylian Mbappe scored both goals, but fatigue was clear across the team. The short recovery time after facing Atletico Madrid was a major issue.
Two players reportedly needed medical attention after the final whistle. Some were left lying on the pitch, unable to stand up immediately. The medical staff rushed in to assist them.
According to Mario Cortegana, players such as Aurelien Tchouameni, and Fran Garcia required medical attention.
The packed schedule has clearly affected the team’s fitness. Real Madrid will now have to manage their rotation carefully ahead of their next match in La Liga this weekend.
Villarreal – Real Madrid 1:2 (1:2, 0:0)15 March, 17:30, Estadio de la Cerámica
Starting lineupsGoalsCards
Villarreal
Conde Alcolado, Cardona Bermúdez (Pedraza 64), Foyth, Kambwala Ndengushi, Costa, Baena Rodríguez, Buchanan (Pino Santos 64), Gueye (Suárez Fernández 84), Comesaña (Parejo 79), Pérez Gutiérrez, Pepe (Barry 46)
Real Madrid
Courtois, García Torres, Vazquez, Asencio del Rosario (Rüdiger 61), Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Valverde (Guler 83), Abdelkader Díaz (Vinícius Júnior 61), Rodrygo (Modrić 65), Bellingham, Mbappe
