One of the more anticipated matches in the recent times has lived upto the expectations. However,it was all going the Real Madrid way. As a neutral fan, it is always interesting to watch a team with an attacking mentality and the game played with high tempo. The build-up of the match invited a lot of popularity to it! So, here comes the review
Let's start with the stats.
The game was very well in Real Madrid's pockets. They had the more of possession, shots taken and corners. From the beginning they played attacking football and pressed the Wolfsburg players and won the possession as soon as they lost it. Dante proved to be a real deal to beat as he made crucial interceptions throughout the match.
Things began hard for Wolfsburg when Ronaldo and Benzema switched places (as they always do) and Ronaldo took the center stage. Crosses were coming in from both the flanks and it was Carvajal, whose cross stripped down the defense and reached Ronaldo who scored with a simple finish.
Before one could cherish the first goal, Ronaldo scored again with from the corner. Double delight in 2 mins! Then the game became calm.
Wolfsburg were ambitious with some long shots but very little troubled K.Navas. Real looked dangerous with the aerial balls and their attack was concentrated from the wing. Modric made runs in the centre and won freekicks.It was one such freekick which Ronaldo converted. The ball went through the wall and into the bottom right corner. What a sensational hatrick it was! Also it was his 5th hatrick in the Champions League.
Even after taking the lead, Real dominated the game and Wolfsburg rarely attacked. The injury of Draxler costed them. Once again Madrid had a rock defense at the back, blocking the shots and in winning aerial duels.
The finals minutes were tense as 1 goal for Wolfsburg will result in them advancing. But the men in white were disciplined and didn't leave any loose chances. And though Benzema scores in crucial times for them, he has to improve his skills if he has to stay for them.
This match provided us a glimpse of the Real standards and the faith the supporters had in them. It released the pressure on Cristiano's boots! But lets see if they can maintain to perform at this level !
Let's start with the stats.
The game was very well in Real Madrid's pockets. They had the more of possession, shots taken and corners. From the beginning they played attacking football and pressed the Wolfsburg players and won the possession as soon as they lost it. Dante proved to be a real deal to beat as he made crucial interceptions throughout the match.
Things began hard for Wolfsburg when Ronaldo and Benzema switched places (as they always do) and Ronaldo took the center stage. Crosses were coming in from both the flanks and it was Carvajal, whose cross stripped down the defense and reached Ronaldo who scored with a simple finish.
Before one could cherish the first goal, Ronaldo scored again with from the corner. Double delight in 2 mins! Then the game became calm.
Wolfsburg were ambitious with some long shots but very little troubled K.Navas. Real looked dangerous with the aerial balls and their attack was concentrated from the wing. Modric made runs in the centre and won freekicks.It was one such freekick which Ronaldo converted. The ball went through the wall and into the bottom right corner. What a sensational hatrick it was! Also it was his 5th hatrick in the Champions League.
Even after taking the lead, Real dominated the game and Wolfsburg rarely attacked. The injury of Draxler costed them. Once again Madrid had a rock defense at the back, blocking the shots and in winning aerial duels.
The finals minutes were tense as 1 goal for Wolfsburg will result in them advancing. But the men in white were disciplined and didn't leave any loose chances. And though Benzema scores in crucial times for them, he has to improve his skills if he has to stay for them.
This match provided us a glimpse of the Real standards and the faith the supporters had in them. It released the pressure on Cristiano's boots! But lets see if they can maintain to perform at this level !
