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Elche manager furious with Real Madrid’s second goal being allowed – ‘A clear foul’
Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against Elche was a lucky result as far as Los Blancos are concerned, for they did struggle on the night and score two dubious goals that could have gone either way.
While both goals were indeed legitimate, there is good reason for the hosts to feel hard done by the same.
That sentiment, needless to say, was far more exaggerated in the team’s second goal when Vinicius Jr. unfortunately collided with Elche’s goalkeeper Inaki Pena and left him with a bleeding nose seconds before Jude Bellingham’s tap-in.
Elche coach speaks
Eder Sarabia, the manager of Elche, faced the media after the game and made his thoughts very clear that he saw the draw to be an unfair result for his side.
The coach insisted that Real Madrid’s second goal on the night should not have counted, saying,
“I’m not happy at all with the result, especially after watching the decisive moments in the match. Vinicius’ foul in the 2-2 goal is very clear.”
Elaborating on how his goalkeeper was affected by the collision and directly impacted by stopping Real Madrid’s equaliser, Sarabia said,
“Inaki didn’t see the play, but it’s not just a normal play – it’s a very clear foul.”
“It angers me to waste time on these things, but when you go ahead twice and feel that there were factors that affected the final result, you feel angry,” he added on his anger.
He then reiterated that his goalkeeper had been fouled in the second goal and how it was atrocious that VAR did not even see the incident worth reviewing.
“Vinícius Junior committed a clear foul on Inaki Pena,” he noted.
Source: MARCA
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
