Deportivo la Coruna 2-6 Real Madrid, clearly shows that the ‘Men in Whites’ were at their prime when they went against Deportivo despite Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale Tino Kross and even Cristiano Ronaldo being out for the game.
Zinedine Zidane, surprisingly opted for the rotational policy yet again, after getting beaten by Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona on Sunday. However, it proved fruitful and Real Madrid came back on the winning track poking the Catalans after their 7-1 victory over Osasuna, earlier on the day.
Alvaro Morata scored in the very first minute, followed by James Rodríguez in the 14th minute. Real Madrid was at it’s attacking self, piercing through Deportivo la Coruna’s defense on numerous occasions but they must have felt the chills down their spine when Florin Andone after Kiko Casillas fumbled a corner in the 35th minute.
Gracenote Live on Twitter
Real Madrid have scored 5 goals in a La Liga match for 1st time without Cristiano Ronaldo playing (since his debut in Aug 2009). #HalaMadrid
However, their hopes were crushed just 9 minutes later when Lucas again gave a two-goal lead to Real Madrid. Coming into the second half, Los Blancos continued their dominance over Deportivo as it looked like a game between rookies and legends, even when Real Madrid was not playing with it’s best of players.
James Rodríguez struck again after toying with the opposition’s defense in the 66th minute and his goal was followed by the heroics of Isco and Casemiro in the 77th and 87th minute, respectively.
Between the last two-goal by Real Madrid, Joselu did link tidily with the ball and scored the second for the home team, but by then, Isco has already found his rhythm and he finished the game with Real’s sixth goal.
Squawka Football on Twitter
Isco’s game by numbers vs. Deportivo: 88% pass accuracy 7 take-ons 4 chances created 3 shots 1 post hit 1 assist 1 goal Isco, disco.
While the game itself was expected to be one-sided, thus Tino Kross and Cristiano Ronaldo were given rest, and literally was, it clearly was a confidence booster for the Spanish Giants after their El Clasico defeat. Moreover, since Barcelona again bestowed magic on the ground against Osasuna on the same day, a defeat here for Real might have ended their La Liga dreams.
As expected, Twitter went crazy after the match ended in Deportivo la Coruna 2-6 Real Madrid and here are the best tweets of the day.
Judicael SOKENOU on Twitter
The best club in the world: Madrid Hala Madrid
Ćurious Shafiyań ⓬ on Twitter
@realmadrid Depor 2-6 RM Goals * James (2) * Morata (1) * Lucas (1) * Isco (1) * Casemiro (1) Assists * Lucas (2) * Morata (1) * Isco (1) * Mariano (1)
OptaJose on Twitter
8 – Isco Alarcon has scored more goals than any other midfielder in La Liga in 2017. Delight.
Alo on Twitter
Only one word to describe #Isco yesterday. Imperious. #HalaMadrid.
Dhruv Patel on Twitter
@samuelJayC Result without Ronaldo. Benzema, Bale, Kroos, Modric, Carvajal Wondering if they had played what would have been the result
A Man Does Not Have A Name on Twitter
@IrvinThaGod Your team always playing good football without Ronaldo. Barcelona won 7-1 by the way. 7-1 is better than 6-2 either way you look at it.
djhashiru83 on Twitter
No Ronaldo No problem Real Madrid’s winning @PatohShanqueels
SB on Twitter
Mel [Deportivo’s manager]: This was Real Madrid’s B team? I like them more than the “A team”.
FitriFitri on Twitter
From the highlights, you can already see Kovacic making great runs, Isco, James and Morata doing well. Proves Real Madrid great squad depth.
Fact Check
- Isco has scored eight goals in La Liga 2017, the most by any midfielder
- Alvaro Morata’s 54th-second goal was his fastest for Real Madrid
- Real Madrid is witnessing their best ever run as they have scored in each of the last 57 games in all competitions.