Real Madrid fulfilled their duty at the RCDE Stadium. With a brace from Vinícius Junior in the second half, Álvaro Arbeloa's team defeated Espanyol 0-2 in matchday 34 of LaLiga EA Sports. The white victory postpones FC Barcelona's title celebration, who will have to wait to mathematically secure the league championship.
The tactical adjustment that freed Vinícius after the break ⚽
The first half showed an organized Espanyol that closed passing lanes. The key came in the locker room. Arbeloa moved Vinícius to the central channel, freeing him from the wing to link up with Gonzalo García and Jude Bellingham in interior zones. This change created numerical superiority in the opponent's midfield. Vinícius received between the lines, faced with space, and finished coolly on both occasions. A simple but effective tactical move that broke the home side's block.
Espanyol, specialists in delaying others' celebrations 😅
Espanyol seems to have joined an exclusive service club: that of delaying their neighbors' joys. First they stopped Barça in the derby, and now they allow Madrid to return the favor. If the Perico side continues like this, they will soon open an event agency: Delayed Celebrations Ltd. where clients pay to wait. At least, Vinícius's show made the wait somewhat entertaining.