Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid (30.12.2022)

The match between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid on December 30th, 2022, was a dramatic spectacle that had soccer fans on the edge of their seats. In what turned out to be an electric second half, the game saw a flurry of activity, as both teams made strategic substitutions to gain an upper hand.

As the clock hit 55 minutes, Valladolid initiated the changes by bringing in Iván Sánchez. They continued to shuffle their squad with Escudero and Roque Mesa coming onto the pitch at the 59th and 60th-minute marks, respectively. Real Madrid responded with its own set of substitutions around the same time, hoping to inject new energy into the game with Dani Carvajal and Marco Asensio joining the fray.

In a bid to further change the dynamics, Real Madrid made their third substitution at the 69th minute by introducing Dani Ceballos into the game. It was not until the 80th minute that Valladolid's disciplined defense faltered, resulting in a penalty confirmation for Real Madrid, which Antonio Rüdiger played a crucial role in gaining.

Tensions heightened just a minute later when Javi Sánchez of Valladolid was handed a yellow card, followed almost immediately by another yellow for teammate Joaquín Fernández. The situation intensified in the 82nd minute when Sergio León received a straight red card, leaving Valladolid down to ten men.

With the advantage firmly in their court, Real Madrid's Karim Benzema stepped up to take the penalty in the 83rd minute and confidently dispatched the ball into the net, giving his team the lead. Valladolid, seeking something from the game, made two additional substitutions by bringing Óscar Plano and Monchu into action at the 84th minute.

Real Madrid wasn't finished with their tactical changes either, and in the final minutes of the game, they brought on F. Valverde and Vinícius Júnior in the hope of sealing their victory. Their efforts paid off when Benzema, once again, found the back of the net with a normal goal merely a minute before the end of regulation time.

The match concluded with Real Madrid securing a victory over Valladolid, despite the latter's resilient performance and numerous changes. The win highlighted the depth and quality of Real Madrid's squad while leaving Valladolid to reflect on what might have been had they kept all eleven players on the field.

Lineup Real Valladolid

Lineup Real Madrid

Substitutes Real Valladolid

Substitutes Real Madrid

Real Valladolid

Among the nicknames of the club you will find Pucela and Pucelanos or Blanquivioletas and Albivioletas (white and purple). Indeed, their jerseys contain a lot of purple and its shades, combined with white in the home version. The club plays at the Estadio José Zorrilla, which offers a capacity of 26,512 spectators.

Real Madrid

This club probably doesn't need much introduction, as it is one of the most successful clubs not only in the Spanish league, but also in the world. Its most famous nickname is undoubtedly Los Blancos. So at home, Real play in white jerseys. It plays its matches at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, which has a capacity of 81 044 seats. The stadium has undergone several renovations and capacity extensions.

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