Real Madrid Vs Braga: Los Blancos Win 3-0
ebanmella – Real Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023-2024 Champions League with a 3-0 win over SC Braga on Thursday (9/11/2023) morning WIB.
In the match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid scored three goals in the 27th minute by Brahim Diaz, in the 58th minute by Vinicius Jr. and Rodrigo Goz in the 61st minute.
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Real Madrid vs SC Braga results
With these three points, Real Madrid has collected 12 points from four games in Group C, which means that Braga could not surpass them.
Los Blancos have a perfect record in four group games. They won four of those games.
From beating Berlin to beating Napoli, beating SC Braga away and now beating the Portuguese club again at home.
In this game, coach Carlo Ancelotti made several changes, bringing on Andriy Lunin and resting Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Andriy Looney’s role in this match was crucial in picking up three points. The 24-year-old goalkeeper saved the penalty in the 6th minute to keep the score at 0-0.
At that time, Andriy Lunin blocked SC Braga striker Alvaro Dijalo’s free kick.
Then, Real Madrid took a 1-0 lead with an assist from Rodrigo Goss and Brahim Diaz’s goal in the 27th minute.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men took the lead in the second half with a goal from Vinicius Junior in the 58th minute assisted by Lucas Vazquez.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s third goal was scored in the 61st minute with an assist from Rodrigo Goz.
In this game, Rodrigo Goth showed his role by scoring a goal and providing an assist for Los Blancos.
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Interesting facts about Real Madrid vs SC Braga
- By scoring in this match, Rodrigo Goss has scored 17 goals in 43 matches for Real Madrid in the Champions League, the same number he has scored in 120 matches in La Liga.
- Brahim Diaz scored two goals as a starter for Real Madrid in all competitions. Meanwhile, he has scored only one goal in the last six games.
- Andriy Lunin has saved 7 of 14 penalties in all competitions since 2018-2019. Two of those were Real Madrid’s four penalty kicks.
Real Madrid Check eligibility for knockdown Champions League. Los Blancos beat Braga 3-0 to maintain their perfect run in the group stage.
Match Real Madrid vs Braga The Group C 4 Champions League match took place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (9/11) morning at WB. Carlo Ancelotti made several changes to his line-up for the match against Rayo Vallecano.
Judd Bellingham is on the bench with a shoulder problem. Meanwhile, Andriy Looney has stepped in as the starter after Kepa Arrizabalaga was injured in the warm-up at the goalkeeper position.
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The course of the match
Madrid were awarded a free kick in the fourth minute. The referee pointed to the spot after Lucas Vazquez took down Cristian Borja.
Alvaro Djalo scored from the penalty spot. But the shot was blocked by Lunin and he was able to guess the direction of the ball correctly.
Madrid broke Braga’s goal and Brahim Diaz scored in the penalty box in the 12th minute. However, the referee ruled out a goal as he thought there was a foul on Braga’s defender Siko Nyakate.
Goal! Madrid scored in the 27th minute. Brahim Diaz got his name on the scoreboard this time after having a goal disallowed earlier.
Ferland Mendy’s shot into the penalty box was cleared by Rodrigo. Rodrigo Diaz then released the perfect catch.
Madrid diffused the threat in the 42nd minute. Rodrigo shot from a narrow angle on the left, but Mathias was able to save the ball.
Madrid won a corner kick in the 47th minute. Nacho gets out of control and heads the corner from Toni Kroos. The ball is pushed by Mathias.
Mathews once again thwarted Madrid’s chances. At this time, Braga goalkeeper Diaz blocked the ball from Vinicius.
Madrid doubled their lead in the 58th minute. Madrid attack on the right and Vázquez passes to Vinicius. The Brazilian knocks Fonte down before hitting Mathews with a low kick.
Three minutes later, Madrid scored their third goal of the game. This time it was Rodrigo’s turn to get his name on the scoreboard.
This goal was scored on a counter attack by Kamavinga. Vinicius then gave the ball to Rodrigo. Rodrigo picked up Matthew’s ball and successfully broke Braga’s goal.
Madrid almost added a goal in the 64th minute. But Rodrigo’s shot hit the crossbar.
Braga threatened Madrid’s goal in injury time. Borjan’s cross is headed out by Rice. But Lunny still managed to touch the ball.
line up
Real Madrid: Andriy Lunin; Lucas Vazquez (Carvajal 74′), Nacho, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy; Federico Valverde (Nico 77′), Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos; Brahim Diaz (Modric 74′); Rodrigo (Joselu 77′), Vinicius Jr
Braga: Matthew; Victor Gomez (Mendes 62′), Jose Fonte, Sikou Nyakate, Cristian Borja; Joao Moutinho, Vitor Carvalho, Rodrigo Zalazar (Al-Musrati 62′); Bruma (Andre Horta 77′), Ricardo Horta (Abel Ruiz 62′), Alvaro Djalo (Banza 77′)
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Head to Head Real Madrid vs Braga
1 Meeting So Far
10-25-2023 Braga 1-2 Madrid (Champions League).
Real Madrid’s Last 5 Matches (M-S-M-M-S)
07-10-23 Madrid 4-0 Osasuna (La Liga)
10-21-23 Sevilla 1-1 Madrid (La Liga)
10-25-23 Braga 1-2 Madrid (Champions League)
10-28-23 Barcelona 1-2 Madrid (La Liga)
06-11-23 Madrid 0-0 Rayo (La Liga).
Braga’s Last 5 Matches (M-K-S-S-M)
10-20-23 Rebordosa 0-2 Braga (Domestic Cup)
10-25-23 Braga 1-2 Madrid (Champions League)
10-29-23 Gil Vicente 3-3 Braga (Portuguese League)
02-11-23 Braga 1-1 Casa Pia (Domestic Cup)
05-11-23 Braga 6-1 Portimonense (Portuguese League).
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