Real Madrid in eighth after victory over Sheriff Tiraspol, Inter Milan also qualified
Real Madrid took their revenge on Sheriff Tiraspol’s pitch and proved that their loss in the first leg at home (1-2) was indeed an accident at the start of the course. The Madrilenians have quietly imposed themselves in Moldova (3-0) and advance to the knockout stages. The first place in Group D will be played against Inter Milan, who won against Chakhtior (2-0) and who are also qualified.
After a day agitated by the verdict of his trial, Karim Benzema has proved that he has responsibility. The Madrid captain closed the score of his team after a 100% French action with a good service from Ferland Mendy. Real center forward wound up a shot from the right from entering the area (55 ‘).
In the first half, Ancelotti’s players easily got their hands on this meeting but they had to wait half an hour of play to open the scoring. With a free kick deflected by Cristiano, David Alaba beat Athanasiadis with a curled shot from the left (1-0, 30th). The former defender of Bayern Munich opened his counter in the Champions League with his new club for his sixth but in this event.
But the best achievement and action of this meeting was concluded by Kroos. Well brought in its construction by Rodrygo, this beautiful sequence was concluded with a flat from the right of the German midfielder with the help of the interior of the transverse. The ball rebounded just behind the line to be validated by Mr. Marciniak at the start of added time for the first period (45th + 1).
After Karim Benzema’s fifth goal in the Champions League during this campaign (his 76th overall in C1 in 135 matches), Real Madrid was content to manage. The Sheriff then created his best opportunity in two stages. Already with a first strike from Traoré released by Courtois then on a floating shot from Thill which touches the Madrid post (68th).
Carlo Ancelotti has turned his bench in anticipation of the next La Liga games and in particular a shock against Sevilla FC. Just come into play, Asensio finds Athanasiadis on his recovery from the left (87th). Real Madrid easily qualify for the round of 16 but will play their group’s final for first place with the reception of Inter Milan. The Sheriff can take comfort in being already reversed in the Europa League.