The victory of the first leg was for Real Madrid

For key 1 of the 2022-2023 UEFA Champions League tournament, the Merengues celebrated at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium against the Blues. The goals for the local were scored by Karim Benzema (20′ 1T) and Marco Asensio (28′ 2T).

The figure of the match was Karim Benzema. The Real Madrid striker showed his best level by scoring 1 goal, shooting 5 times at the opposite goal and hitting 33 correct passes.

Federico Valverde also played a good game. The Real Madrid midfielder made 74 correct passes, recovered 6 balls and searched for the opposite goal with 2 shots.

It was a duel that was slowed down by the accumulation of fouls, which cut the rhythm. There were several cautioned: Wesley Fofana, Eduardo Camavinga, Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal and Mateo Kovacic. He was sent off for a straight red, Ben Chilwell in the 58th minute of the second half.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti stopped the starting eleven in a 4-3-3 formation with Thibaut Courtois in goal; Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga on the defensive line; Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the middle; and Rodrygo, Karim Benzema and Vinicius Júnior in attack.

For their part, those chosen by Frank Lampard came onto the playing field with a 3-5-2 scheme with Kepa Arrizabalaga under the three sticks; Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly in defense; Reece James, N’Golo Kanté, Enzo Fernández, Mateo Kovacic and Ben Chilwell in midfield; and Raheem Sterling and João Félix up front.

The judge chosen to direct the match at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium was François Letexier.

Los Merengues took the first step in the first leg and will seek their place in the UEFA Semifinals – Champions League 2022-2023. The rematch will be played next Tuesday, April 18.

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