In the round of 16 away match with LaLiga rivals Elche on Thursday evening, the “Royals” were 1-0 down in extra time after a goalless normal time, but still had the upper hand 2-1 in the end outnumbered. ÖFB star David Alaba played as usual in the central defense in the dress of the table leader and prepared the decisive goal.
The extension was not to be surpassed in tension. First Marcelo saw the red card after an unfortunate and also controversial goal robbery foul. The outsider made it 1-0 from the free kick imposed. Gonzalo Verdu shot into the wall first, but his second attempt was deflected into his own goal by Dani Ceballos (103′). However, the Madrilenians were undeterred and immediately hit back. This time, Ceballos took center stage on the other side of the field, and Isco converted his assist (108′).
In the 115th minute, Alaba initiated the winning goal with a great pass on the side, Eden Hazard served, curved around goalkeeper Axel Werner and shot in. The hosts’ equalizer was rightly not recognized because of a foul play. In the final phase, Elches Pere Milla saw the traffic light card. Real could celebrate again four days after the triumph in the Spanish Supercup.
Source: Nachrichten
