Real Madrid vs. Valladolid - News - August 25, 2024

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Eder Militao - Box-to-box performanceMilitao assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Valladolid.

ImpactMilitao helped lead the Real Madrid backline to a clean sheet Saturday during the 3 - 0 victory over Valladolid with one tackle (one won), two clearances, two interceptions and a block. The veteran defender also contributed an assist when he sent a ball over the top late in the second half that Brahim Diaz ran onto and would score. The goal involvement was Militao's first in La Liga since the 2022 - 2023 campaign after he was limited to just 10 appearances (six starts) due to injury during the 2023 - 2024 campaign.

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Rodrygo - Assists in victoryRodrygo assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Valladolid.

ImpactRodrygo earned his first assist of the campaign Saturday, tapping the ball to Federico Valverde to setup a free kick goal, as Real Madrid would cruise to a 3 - 0 victory over Valladolid. After setting a new career-best mark in a single domestic season for goals during the previous campaign (10) over 34 appearances (28 starts), Rodrygo has now tallied a goal and assist, respectively, over the first two matches of the new campaign.

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Endrick - First La Liga goalEndrick scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Valladolid.

ImpactEndrick, the highly touted Brazilian prospect that joined Real Madrid from Palmerias over the summer, made his first La Liga appearance Sunday. He entered the match with just four minutes remaining. However, the 18-year old made his presence known, scoring his first La Liga goal on his first ever shot attempted in a Los Blancos kit. Endrick will likely find himself scrapping for minutes as he continues his development, but he has the look of a developing young superstar.

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Federico Valverde - Scores from distanceValverde scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Valladolid.

ImpactValverde opened the scoring Saturday for Real Madrid, slotting home a free kick from well outside of the box to give his team a lead they would not relinquish en route to a 3 - 0 victory. Valverde also added three tackles (two won), two interceptions and two clearances to the clean sheet effort. The veteran midfielder scored just twice over 37 appearances (33 starts) during the previous campaign.

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Brahim Diaz - Dynamic substitute appearanceDiaz scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Valladolid.

ImpactDiaz made an outsized impact on the outcome of the match after entering the fray for the final 21 minutes. Diaz collected a long ball over the top after outmuscling two defenders and scored in a one-on-one situation for Real Madrid's second goal. he then supplied the assist for the third goal of the match. Diaz's ability remains immense and evident, though his starting opportunities will be limited by the amount of attacking talent throughout the ranks of Real Madrid's frontline. Over 31 appearances (18 starts) during the previous campaign, Diaz scored a new career best for goals in a single domestic campaign (eight) and supplied six assists.

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Thibaut Courtois - Cruises to clean sheetCourtois had no saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Valladolid.

ImpactCourtois easily recorded his first clean sheet of the campaign Saturday as Real Madrid waltzed past Valladolid to the tune of a 3 - 0 victory without conceding a single shot on target. Courtois was limited to just four La Liga appearances during the 2023 -2024 campaign. If the veteran is able to remain fit and between the sticks this campaign, he'll be a strong bet to reach double-digit clean sheets. Courtois and Real Madrid's next test will come Thursday when they travel to play Las Palmas who have scored three goals over their first two matches.

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Ferland Mendy - Completes suspensionMendy completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Las Palmas on Thursday.

ImpactMendy missed the 3-0 win over Valladolid after he was sent off in the campaign opener against Mallorca, but he should be available for the upcoming match. Expect him to recover his starting role at left-back, sending Fran Garcia to a bench role.

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