Real Madrid eliminated rival Atletico Madrid at Champions League by beating the Spanish capital’s derby 4-2 in the penalty shootout, after losing in normal time by 1-0. The goal of the match was scored by Gallagher, still 30 seconds of the first half.
It was up to defender Rudiger, one of the team’s most experienced, hit the final penalty for classification. Many wondered why Endrick didn’t hit a penalty and coach Carlo Ancelotti talked about it.
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Why didn’t Endrick a penalty in Atletico Madrid x Real Madrid?
Endrick entered the end of the second half of the extension and many expected that the jewel revealed on Palmeiras would hit a penalty. Ancelotti’s idea was to put the Brazilian to charge the last penalty, but the coach changed his mind.
– We had doubts about the fifth, but then I saw Endrick’s face and said: better Rüdiger. We wanted to put Endrick as the fifth collector, but we thought Rüdiger was colder. I have never seen Endrick so happy when I told him to hit the fifth, ”Ancelotti said.
Boy, look at Ancelotti’s statement about the choice of decisive criminal. Rudiger or Endrick?
– Arthur Quezada (@Arthurquezada)
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Side 1
- Arsenal x Real Madrid
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Side 2
- Barcelona x Borussia Dortmund
