Real Madrid tapped into the magic that typified last season to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey.
And Ceballos added the crucial third with five minutes remaining, driving the ball into the corner before diving to the ground to welcome a pile of team-mates. Villarreal were all over Real Madrid in the first half, and opened the scoring inside five minutes. Their second came 10 minutes later, after Militao reacted first to a loose ball inside the Villarreal box.
Marco Asensio and Dani Ceballos were the players who inspired Real Madrid to their 3-2 comeback victory over Villarreal in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.
"I'm focused on my own and on the next game. For me the most important thing is the sporting aspect and to be happy." He brought on Ceballos for Toni Kroos and Asensio for Rodrygo Goes and suddenly Real Madrid looked as though they were a completely new team.
Real Madrid will host city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals next week after the draw was made at the Spanish FA's headquarters on ...
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Carlo Ancelotti has joked that Rodrygo “forgot” to shake his hand after throwing a substitution strop in Real Madrid's latest Copa del Rey outing.
WHAT THEY SAID: Quizzed on Rodrygo’s show of petulance, Italian tactician Ancelotti – who could be seen giving the South American winger a dressing down – said: “At half-time, we saw that Rodrygo had a muscle that was a little overloaded. [ coming out on top in a thrilling contest with La Liga rivals Villarreal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ceballos-real-madrid-winners-losers-ratings-copa-del-rey-win-vs-villarreal/blt4ff9e974e7dec513). Brazil international forward Rodrygo was handed a starting berth, but was withdrawn in the 56th minute and did not take kindly to seeing his number held up – with the 22-year-old deciding not to interact with his coach before taking up a seat on the bench.
The tie will be played as a single game on the 25th of 26th of January at the Santiago Bernabéu.
“It's a big clash which will surely be hard-fought and great for the spectators. It's a single-game knock-out and we have to try and make the most of the fact we're playing at home. This will be the eighteenth time we face Atlético in a Copa knock-out tie, and the previous 17 encounters make happy reading for our team (11-6).
Dani Ceballos channels his inner-Guti and inspires Real Madrid to a Copa del Rey comeback.
A game-winning goal, an assist, and a critical hockey assist — involved in all three goal. Improved in the second half after the substitutions, playing in a deeper midfield role alongside Camavinga. Unlucky to get a yellow card in the first half, but learned to manage it (as Carlo spoke to in the post-match presser). One of the most impactful substitution appearances seen in a long time. It was Nacho that made two last ditch tackles on Alex Baena to deny Villarreal a further advantage in the first half. More of that is needed from the Frenchman in future matches.
Villarreal crashed out of the Copa del Rey in pretty spectacular fashion on Thursday night.
It certaintly outlines the need to sign a ready-to-go centre-back in the summer. But in the meantime, the Yellows bow out of the Copa del Rey, and they now turn attention back to La Liga, taking on Girona at home on Sunday. [Villarreal](https://www.villarrealusa.com/) crashed out of the Copa del Rey in pretty spectacular fashion on Thursday night.
Arsenal are keen to bring in Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camaviga on loan, according to The Evening Standard. The Gunners are mulling over making an.
The Gunners are mulling over making an approach for the Frenchman this month as Mikel Arteta targets a big-money deal to bring West Ham’s Declan Rice to the Emirates Stadium in the summer. Arsenal are keen to bring in Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camaviga on loan, according to The Evening Standard. Transfer: Arteta in shock move to bring Real Madrid midfielder to Arsenal
However goals by Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos after the break turned the last-16 clash on its head and sent Madrid, who last won the trophy ...
Ancelotti responded by bringing on Ceballos and Marco Asensio and the changes paid instant dividends. However goals by Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos after the break turned the last-16 clash on its head and sent Madrid, who last won the trophy in 2014, through. Quique Setien’s side had won six of their last seven games and drawn the other and they played with confidence in the first half.
After almost two decades, the Gunners look like the favourites to be crowned Premier League champions. It goes without saying that Mikel Arteta deserves immense ...
With Real Madrid also having issues with a lack of squad depth, it would be a huge shock if they let Camavinga join Arsenal on loan in the middle of the season. Now, it looks like they have set their eyes on signing another Real Madrid star on loan. The Norwegian might very well be the best in the Premier League on current form.
Marco Asensio maintains that his preference is to remain at Real Madrid after previously generating talk of interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
Given the 26-year-old’s pedigree, as a three-time Champions League winner with over 250 appearances for Real to his name, reports of admiring glances being shot in his direction – For me the most important thing is the sporting side and being happy.” As things stand, the Spain international forward will become a free agent in the summer when his current contract at Santiago Bernabeu expires.
Since his arrival, he has played 256 games, scoring 52 goals. He has already won 15 titles as a madridista: 3 Champions League, 3 Club World Cups, 3 European ...
Asensio has been a part of important moments in the recent history of the club, such as his goal in the final of the twelfth Champions League title against Juventus, the goals against Barcelona in the tenth Spanish Super Cup or his brilliant debut as a madridista against Sevilla in the European Super Cup. The striker, who was born on January 21st, 1996 in Palma de Mallorca, is playing his seventh season at Real Madrid. Since his arrival, he has played 256 games, scoring 52 goals.
A massive Thomas Tuchel to Real Madrid claim has been made, as it looks like the Santiago Bernabeu job interests the German manager.
His side even got the better of Real Madrid on their way to winning the Champions League in 2021 and almost pulled off a remontada at the Santiago Bernabeu last season. During that period of time, the Blues reached the final in five out of the six cup competitions that they played in under his management. Thomas Tuchel could very well be the best manager in the world right now.
Real Madrid is currently nursing the fear Vinicius Jr. could betray them. The player is said to be unhappy with his contract offer that was put on the.
However, Vinicius is not pleased with the proposed contract offer that would last at the end of the 2026-27 season and the wages he is being offered. The Brazilian’s current contract at Santiago Bernabeu will end in the summer of 2024. Real Madrid is currently nursing the fear Vinicius Jr.
Former Chelsea and PSG manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly learning Spanish, with the German manager anticipating a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona.
If he wants either of his dream jobs, he might have to wait a while. And although he never made a serious Premier League charge while at the helm, Tuchel was a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge. He has no interest in the Tottenham job if the London club are to sack under-fire manager Antonio Conte.