Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Granada CF 4-1 in La Liga

Granada CF
Granada CF
1–4
FT
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
May 13, 2021

Real Madrid displayed their dominance in La Liga as they defeated Granada CF 4-1, with goals from Luka Modrić, Rodrygo, A. Odriozola, and Karim Benzema. Despite a late goal from Jorge Molina, Real Madrid's clinical finishing proved too much for the hosts.

Key Facts

  • Luka Modrić opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 17th minute, assisted by Miguel Gutiérrez.
  • Rodrygo doubled Real Madrid's lead in the first minute of added time, assisted by Marvin Parks.
  • Jorge Molina reduced the deficit for Granada in the 71st minute.
  • Real Madrid extended their lead with goals from A. Odriozola and Karim Benzema in the 75th and 76th minutes, respectively.

Lineups

Granada CF

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Silva (G)
  • 6 Germán Sánchez (D)
  • 2 D. Foulquier (D)
  • 17 Quini (D)
  • 22 Domingos Duarte (D)
  • 4 M. Gonalons (M)
  • 14 Fede Vico (M)
  • 10 Antonio Puertas (M)
  • 8 Y. Eteki (M)
  • 23 Jorge Molina (F)
  • 11 D. Machís (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 L. Suárez
  • 26 Alberto Soro
  • 12 Domingos Quina
  • 18 Adrián Marín
  • 3 N. Pérez
  • 35 Andorinha
  • 28 Pepe Sánchez
  • 13 Aarón Escandell

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 35 Miguel Gutiérrez (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 28 Marvin (D)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)
  • 25 Rodrygo (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Odriozola
  • 11 Asensio
  • 22 Isco
  • 7 E. Hazard
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 31 Antonio Blanco
  • 26 Diego Altube
  • 8 T. Kroos
  • 13 A. Lunin

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    17' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Modrić · Assist: M. Gutierrez
  2. Real Madrid
    38' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Éder Militão

    Foul

  3. Granada CF
    41' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    Jorge Molina

    Foul

  4. Real Madrid
    45'+1 Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrygo · Assist: Marvin Park
  5. Real Madrid
    46' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marvin Park · On: A. Odriozola
  6. Real Madrid
    49' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    L. Modrić

    Foul

  7. Granada CF
    53' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Eteki

    Foul

  8. Granada CF
    54' Granada CF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Machís · On: Luis Javier Suárez
  9. Granada CF
    54' Granada CF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fede Vico · On: Alberto Soro
  10. Real Madrid
    62' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrygo · On: M. Asensio
  11. Real Madrid
    62' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Valverde · On: Isco
  12. Real Madrid
    62' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: E. Hazard
  13. Real Madrid
    63' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Nacho

    Foul

  14. Granada CF
    67' Granada CF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Eteki · On: D. Quina
  15. Granada CF
    67' Granada CF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Puertas · On: Adrián Marín
  16. Granada CF
    71' Granada CF Goal · Normal Goal
    Jorge Molina
  17. Granada CF
    72' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    D. Quina

    Foul

  18. Real Madrid
    75' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Odriozola · Assist: E. Hazard
  19. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema
  20. Real Madrid
    77' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Benzema · On: M. Diaz
  21. Granada CF
    81' Granada CF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Germán Sánchez · On: N. Perez

Match Stats

Stat Granada CF Real Madrid
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 76% 89%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 356 661
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 271 585
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • Real Madrid took the lead early in the match with Modrić's goal, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
  • Rodrygo's second goal in added time at the end of the first half sealed the win, despite Granada's late effort.