Real Madrid did not impress in the league premiere.
But, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo made sure it was a 2-0 victory against Cordoba.
– We are not on top, says coach Carlo Ancelotti.
The expectations are sky-high at Real Madrid this season. The already star-studded team has been strengthened with Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez.
But during the preseason, Real not impressed. Not a single victory during the training matches and the Spanish Super Cup final against Atletico Madrid on Friday, it was a 0-1 loss.
Before the league opener against the Real dropped assault rifle Ángel di María and there was no blinding soccer super team showed up against newcomer Córdoba.
Benzema exchanged
Karim Benzema, who was replaced in favor of Sami Khedira in the second half, broke admittedly clean sheet in the 30th minute when he headed home the , but so much more was Real not to bid on.
Both teams had a goal disallowed for offside and it was not until the final minute when Cristiano Ronaldo splashed into 2-0 target as Real fans could exhale.
– We were tired. We played three days ago and it’s not easy to go back to the game after so little sleep. With that said, I think we controlled the game, says Carlo Ancelotti under Football España continues:
– We are not at their peak. We need to get up to speed. But I’m sure it will come with time.
It was Ronaldo’s 255th goal in Real sweater in his 250th match.
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