Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Malaga 2-0 in La Liga

Malaga
Malaga
0–2
FT
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
May 21, 2017

Real Madrid secured a vital 2-0 victory over Malaga in La Liga, thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. The early strike by Ronaldo set the tone for the game, while Benzema's later goal ensured Real Madrid's dominance. The match saw significant changes in both teams' lineups, with Malaga attempting to stage a comeback but failing to break through Real Madrid's strong defense.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid defeated Malaga 2-0 in La Liga
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 2nd minute
  • • Karim Benzema scored in the 55th minute
  • • Carlos Kameni and Jony received yellow cards for Malaga
  • • Real Madrid made multiple substitutions in the second half

Lineups

Malaga

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kameni
  • 23 Miguel Torres (D)
  • 24 Luis Hernández (D)
  • 4 M. Villanueva (D)
  • 15 F. Ricca (D)
  • 6 Ignacio Camacho (M)
  • 20 Keko (M)
  • 21 Jony (M)
  • 14 Recio (M)
  • 31 Pablo Fornals (M)
  • 19 Sandro Ramírez (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 G. Castro
  • 9 Charles
  • 17 Duda
  • 3 M. Demichelis
  • 7 Juan Carlos
  • 8 Michael Santos
  • 13 D. Boyko

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 4 Sergio Ramos (D)
  • 12 Marcelo (D)
  • 23 Danilo (D)
  • 5 R. Varane (D)
  • 19 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 22 Isco (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Rodríguez
  • 16 M. Kovačić
  • 21 Álvaro Morata
  • 6 Nacho
  • 13 Kiko Casilla
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 20 Marco Asensio

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    2' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: Isco
  2. Real Madrid
    55' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: R. Varane
  3. Malaga
    56' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Kameni
  4. Malaga
    57' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Jony
  5. Malaga
    60' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Keko · On: G. Castro
  6. Real Madrid
    66' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Isco · On: James Rodríguez
  7. Real Madrid
    66' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Casemiro · On: M. Kovačić
  8. Malaga
    69' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sandro Ramírez · On: Charles
  9. Malaga
    72' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jony · On: Duda
  10. Real Madrid
    73' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Benzema · On: A. Morata

Match Stats

Stat Malaga Real Madrid
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 16
Corners 9 7
Total Passes 508 468
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 8
Shots off Target 12 6
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 441 401
Shots Inside Box 14 12
Saves 6 6
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's early goal in the 2nd minute put Real Madrid ahead and boosted their morale
  • ▸ Karim Benzema's goal in the 55th minute solidified Real Madrid's lead and dampened Malaga's spirits