«Реал Мадрид» 2:0 «Эльче»: Вальверде сыграл ключевую роль в первом голе и забил второй в этой частичной победе «Меренге»

Federico Valverde was once again instrumental for Real Madrid. The Uruguayan paved the way for the 2-0 victory over Elche, playing a key role in Antonio Rüdiger’s first goal—which came off a free kick—and then scoring the second goal of the match. Both goals came late in the first half, bringing Real Madrid within one point of Barcelona in LaLiga, which plays on Sunday. The first goal came after a free kick taken by the Uruguayan midfielder, forcing a save from goalkeeper Matías Dituro, followed by a poor clearance by Adrià Pedrosa, which the German defender capitalized on with a volley to make it 1-0. The second goal came in the 44th minute, following a fine assist from Fran García, which Valverde received in the penalty area, cut inside, and finished with a stunning strike with his outside foot, placing the ball into the left corner of the net.