There was a big pressure on the players of Real Madrid. Before the match, Zinedine Zidane said that everyone is under pressure but it’s a very common thing for Los Blancos players.
Zidane’s favorite attacking line
Zinedine Zidane started the match with favorite strategy. 4-4-3 was the main strategy and it seems that Real Madrid was prepared better than Monchengladbach. Keep in mind that the first match in Germany was very tough for the Madrid side. Team was losing a game with two goals but they could make a little come-back at the end of the match. The game on Wednesday night was decisive and season-changing for Real Madrid. Monchengladbach was in the first position. Real Madrid’s chance for qualifications was in a serious danger. Zidane started the match with a very interesting attacking line. Brazilian youngsters were playing on the wing while Benzema was there for scoring goals.
Karim Benzema score two headers in first half
French striker scored two goals in the first half. It was a very impressive performance from the main striker of Zidane. Benzema was running a lot in the first half and he deserved goals. First goal came from the cross of Lucas Vazquez. Defenders could not interrupt Karim from scoring the first goal. AFter giving a lead to Real Madrid, Benzema went for a second goal. In just a few minutes, Rodrygo gave a perfect cross to Benzema and the striker scored the second header. In the first half, Real Madrid was the dominant club and everyone was impressed.
In the second half, Real Madrid played a dominant match. Los Blancos players were running like their lives were in danger. Attacking midfield was very dangerous. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric were involved in almost every attack. German midfielder had two very dangerous shots on target but Monchengladbach’s goalkeeper saved both of them.