Football Scouting: The Madrid is not lost on the island

Mallorca Madrid

Although, yes, very nearly. Not reach the island by a plane crash and had black smoke, but the other, dressed in vermilion, yes they tried to make life impossible. They succeeded in part, at whose end came with advantage, but in the second the Madrid reacted to turn around the marker and a 1-2 win that seemed to match the direction of those you can lose a league. Finally, the white team beat Mallorca in a game in which, after sleeping in the first half, had to pull courage and suffering to be crowned winter champions four years later.

And it is to cross the Mediterranean it is not given to Real Madrid. Mourinho knows this and would not take risks despite the significant impact butler on Wednesday, the league is at stake and there were no reserves in the eleven. Meanwhile, nine players Caparrós changed compared to those who put six to the Royal Cup a few days ago a party raised the uncomfortable Utrera for Madrid, defending with two closely spaced lines that did not allow any loophole in and out quickly to the against or by the long ball to Hemed. Real, lazy and out of ideas, he insisted on entering through the center making life more pleasant for the defense Mallorca.

Cristiano did not clarify, Özil wrecked, overflowed and Benzema alleys accused to be the reference offensive. The talent is not sighted and not successful collective game, equation resulting for the first time Aouate placid. In the opposing camp, Chory Castro and Pereira tried to crystallize the hard work of Joao and Tissone in the middle to fill from the bands balloon Victor and Hemed. And the truth is that the first half saw more chances for local Visitor, besides the goal he scored Hemed head the passivity of white behind.

The duo Xabi-Lass, as has been demonstrated on other occasions, did not work. Inhabit the same space and do not interpenetrate, become clogged. The Frenchman was vague and clueless, and Donostia without his usual clairvoyance. The epilogue of the first half was carried out with a header from Sergio Ramos to the bottom, before the break gave way likely to talk of a not very happy Mourinho. Lass and would not leave the locker room, yes Higuain, who would be key in the victory.

Then I would Coentrao and Kaka by Marcelo and Arbeloa, which completely change the team's tactical picture. Mourinho accumulated effective in attack and left three on defense. The attitude of the Real Madrid and Mallorca had changed no longer retaliate with the brutality of the first act. Real Madrid took control of the party and the surrounding area alternated rival. A result of this equalizer came with a great assistance Özil (ninth in the league despite not being in top form) Higuain did not miss his specialty: uncheck see the space before anyone else.

In between would be a tomahawk from Formentera Cristiano Ronaldo sent the bar, the kind that if it goes well is said to be a great and if it goes wrong selfish. It was the highlight that made the Portuguese, who had no day. But the goal would again thanks to Higuain action fought by a ball that seemed lost and, after a rebound, finished boots Alley, who hit the ball poorly but with the right direction to end at the rival goal . Again the squad was vital to the fortunes of his team. Before the end of the match was no time for controversy with a penalty called by the locals by the hand of Sergio Ramos. It was not the only controversial decision of the referee.

The great work of Mallorca in the first part was not rewarded with any point, but the team showed Caparros has many things to say. For Madrid, the victory increased the gap to eight points with Barcelona in the absence of such party against Betis. A victory for those who suffer but are more moral than a placid 4-0 or similar. Thus, the mother will not have to wait on the island to rescue the three points out before Wednesday's classic novel, for it will have a day off the opponent. There will not be worth relaxations or forgetfulness, having to put out more than ever, all in the same direction. We already know: to live together, die alone.