HD Highlights & Match Report – Cristiano Ronaldo goal not enough for Zidane’s men to save the game

HD Highlights & Match Report – Cristiano Ronaldo goal not enough for Zidane’s men to save the game

Despite dominating proceedings, Real Madrid conceded a 2-1 defeat against Valencia at Mestalla. Cristiano Ronaldo goal not enough for Zidane’s men to save the match.

The opening changes proved to be the undoing of the league leaders. Who got themselves two goals down with a less than 10 minutes on the clock.

Simone Zaza scored an amazing goal in the 5th minute on the clock. The visitors were to experience another difficulty just four minutes later. When Orellana doubled the hosts’ lead.

HD Highlights & Match Report – Cristiano Ronaldo goal not enough for Zidane’s men to save the game

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HD Highlights & Match Report - Cristiano Ronaldo goal not enough for Zidane's men to save the game

Real Madrid would have to climb a comeback, and they had the opportunity to halve the deficit on the 15-minute mark. Ronaldo managed the ball in the area, before getting himself a yard with a step over and unleashing a shot.

The ball bounced on the goalline, and an off-balance James Rodrigueaz got an effort in on goal. But Munir succeeded to clear the ball off the line. The Whites proceeded to pour forward, and Diego Alves had to be at his best to keep out a Benzema shot from the corner of the area in the 21st minute.

HD Highlights & Match Report - Cristiano Ronaldo goal not enough for Zidane's men to save the game

The match had turned into an end-to-end affair. Dani Carvajal formed in a cross, and the hosts’ keeper grasped the ball in after Cristiano Ronaldo performed an improvised back-heeled effort.

The Portuguese captain was in the full of the action and he duly reduced the deficit before the break. Marcelo crossed the ball up and Cristiano stole a march on the Valencia backline to nod home on 44′.

The second half began with Valencia pinned back, as Real Madrid continued to press high up and win the ball back quickly.

Bale came on to replace James Rodriguez 10 minutes later and the Whites kept penetrating search of an equalizer. They came close again with 85 minutes on the clock. Vázquez, who had come on for Luka Modric minutes earlier, saw his cross-come-shot fly inches past the post.

Ramos then had a volleyed chance in the 89th minute but he just failed to find the net. And Madrid was paying the price for their lack of cutting edge.

As final whistle was blown, Cristiano Ronaldo goal not enough for Zidane’s men to save the game at Mestalla.

Take a look at the HD Highlights & Match Report of the Real Madrid vs Valencia match:

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