Real Madrid successfully beat Getafe 2-0 in the first match of La Liga 2018/19, Monday (8/20) early morning hrs. Madrid's two winning goals were contributed by Dani Carvajal and Gareth Bale. This victory is important for Madrid who have just lost the European Super Cup.
The Madrid game designed by a new tactician, Julen Lopetegui is indeed far different from the previous style of playing Zinedine Zidane. After the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, now Madrid seem to prioritize collective games.
Lopetegui asked the Madrid squad to be more daring to press opponents and win the ball as quickly as possible. Sergio Ramos et al. appearing to move together combing the field, although this style of play is still incompletely digested by the Madrid squad.
Collective
Furthermore, Lopetegui reiterated the importance of working together. He called Madrid's goal at this time to develop as a team and play collectively. He believes Madrid can still continue to grow.
"Working for each other is something we focus on because we believe that is the only way for us to develop as a team."
"If we unite our collective talents and work hard we will become a better team, but we still have to develop a number of things and continue to work hard," he said.
Madrid will travel to Girona headquarters in the second week of La Liga, Monday (27/8) early morning local time.
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