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・March 31, 2024 March 31 Mar 31

Real Madrid shuts out Athletic Club, led by Rodrygo's brace

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Jude Bellingham - Assist in returnBellingham assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Athletic.

ImpactBellingham made his return to play Sunday following a two-match spell on the sidelines due to a suspension, earning an assist in the 73rd minute after finding Rodrygo for the second and final goal of the match. This gave Bellingham his second appearance in a row with a goal contribution, as he scored against Leipzig in the UCL on March 6. He now has 16 goal contributions in league play this season, with four of those being assists.

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Brahim Diaz - Finds assistDiaz assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Athletic.

ImpactDiaz was one of two players to earn an assist for Real Madrid Sunday, finding Rodrygo in the eighth minute for the opening goal of the match. This gave Diaz his second straight match with a goal contribution, as he scored in their last contest against Osasuna on March 16, now having eight in league play this campaign. He also added on three shots, two chances created and a cross in the win.

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Rodrygo - Brace in winRodrygo scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Athletic.

ImpactRodrygo earned his first goal contribution in four matches Sunday, finding the net not once but twice after scoring in the eighth and 73rd minutes. Those gave him his ninth and 10th goals of the season, now having 15 goal contributions on the campaign. Outside of his goals, he was slightly quiet, only registering two shots and one chance created.

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Andriy Lunin - Clean sheet against AthleticLunin recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win against Athletic.

ImpactAthletic had a great day Sunday, as he registered three saves while making a clean sheet. This was the goalie's second clean sheet in the past three matches, now having nine on the season. he will hope to have a repeat performance in his next match against Manchester City on April 9.

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Oscar De Marcos - Four crosses SundayDe Marcos registered four crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.

ImpactDe Marcos was slightly quiet in Sunday's tilt, only notching two clearances in the defense, although he did notch his third straight match of four or more crosses. He has now started in seven of the club's past nine games, notching 25 tackles, 16 clearances and 37 crosses to go along with one assist on five chances created over that span.

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Alex Berenguer - Leads match in crossesBerenguer generated 10 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Real Madrid.

ImpactBerenguer was back in the starting XI Sunday after two matches on the bench, playing the full 90 as he registered six tackles, two chances created and one interception. He also led the game in crosses, whipping in 10, falling only two short of his season-high. He will most likely return to the bench in the club's next contest, only starting in 11 of his 27 appearances this campaign.

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Inaki Williams - Six shots in lossWilliams registered six shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Real Madrid.

ImpactWilliams continues his goalless drought despite registering six shots Sunday, as he has now gone five matches since his last goal, still being one short of his 10 from last campaign. Outside of his shots, the day was relatively quiet, only adding on two crosses.

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