Madrid knew that only a point might be enough to win the identify, but the 'Merengues' got here out for the sport in opposition to Espanyol. And after half an hour, Rodrygo delivered his team towards the name with a extraordinary intention.
Marcelo regarded at the left flank and, via a tangle of defenders, lifted his head and slipped a skip to his compatriot. The former Santos participant, already within the place, positioned it inner Diego Lopez's some distance put up.
The Brazilian's intention become his 5th thus far this season. So a long way, the striker had scored 4 dreams in forty two games.
The Brazilian also scored the second one aim for his crew in the thirty third minute to position Real Madrid 2-zero up after top play with Marcelo.
On this 2nd threat, which became the Brazilian's brace, he faked several times with the ball in his possession earlier than picking the location of the intention that changed into worst for Diego Lopez. He was stuck off protect by way of his opponent's strike, so he had no risk to save you the two-0 lead.
