Real Madrid vs Las Palmas Full Match Review: January 2025

Real Madrid vs Las Palmas 2025

In what was an intense encounter on January 19, 2025, Real Madrid faced off against UD Las Palmas in a highly anticipated La Liga clash. The game, held at the Santiago Bernabéu, was a pivotal fixture for both teams as they looked to continue their respective campaigns in Spain's top football division.

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Match Overview:

Real Madrid started the match as overwhelming favorites, buoyed by their solid squad depth and home advantage. Las Palmas, however, arrived in Madrid with a solid defense and a clear strategy to disrupt the home side's rhythm.

Real Madrid Lineup: Carlo Ancelotti opted for his usual 4-3-3 formation. The key players included Thibaut Courtois in goal, with a backline consisting of Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Ferland Mendy. In midfield, Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos, and Federico Valverde offered creativity and control. The attacking trio featured Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and the in-form Karim Benzema, who has been leading Real Madrid's charge this season.

Las Palmas Lineup: Las Palmas, managed by García Pimienta, set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with a strong defensive structure to frustrate the hosts. Raúl Fernández started in goal, with a back four including Álvaro Lemos, Eric Curbelo, and Saúl Coco. The midfield was led by Kirian Rodríguez, and the forward line featured the pacey Jonathan Viera alongside Jorge de Frutos.

First Half Analysis:

The match began with Real Madrid taking control of possession early on. With the creative midfield trio of Modrić, Kroos, and Valverde, Los Blancos dominated the ball, creating several chances. However, Las Palmas proved to be resilient in defense. Their 4-4-2 shape made it difficult for Real Madrid to break down their defense, especially as they often had multiple players closing down the space around Benzema and Vinícius.

Karim Benzema had the first real chance in the 12th minute. A beautiful cross from Vinícius Júnior found the Frenchman, but his header was well saved by Las Palmas' goalkeeper Raúl Fernández. The visitors showed their defensive solidity, blocking crosses and making critical clearances.

Real Madrid’s breakthrough came in the 33rd minute. Toni Kroos delivered a perfect pass to Vinícius Júnior, who then cut inside from the left-wing and slotted the ball past Raúl Fernández to give Real Madrid the lead. The goal gave the home team the momentum, but Las Palmas did not give up easily. Jonathan Viera came close to equalizing with a free kick in the 42nd minute, but Thibaut Courtois made a stunning save to keep the scoreline at 1-0.

Second Half Analysis:

The second half began with Las Palmas showing a more attacking intent, pushing higher up the pitch. However, Real Madrid’s quality on the ball soon told. In the 55th minute, Vinícius Júnior was again involved in the action, playing a through ball to Benzema, who calmly finished past Fernández for Real Madrid's second goal of the game.

Las Palmas refused to go down without a fight. In the 62nd minute, their best opportunity of the match came when a dangerous cross from Viera found Jorge de Frutos in the box, but his header went just wide of Courtois’ goal. Las Palmas continued to press, but Real Madrid’s defense stood firm, with Rudiger and Alaba particularly solid.

As the game neared its conclusion, Real Madrid added a third goal. A brilliant piece of individual skill from Rodrygo in the 80th minute saw him skip past two defenders before sending a low shot into the bottom corner to make it 3-0.

In the final moments of the game, Las Palmas pushed forward looking for a consolation goal, but Real Madrid’s defense, anchored by Courtois, held strong, and the game ended 3-0 in favor of the home side.

Post-Match Summary:

Final Score: Real Madrid 3-0 Las Palmas

Real Madrid’s dominant display saw them maintain their push for the La Liga title. Vinícius Júnior, who scored one and assisted another, was undoubtedly the star of the match. His pace and creativity were too much for Las Palmas to handle. Karim Benzema’s clinical finish also proved crucial, while Rodrygo’s late strike sealed the win.

Las Palmas, despite their defensive efforts, were ultimately undone by Real Madrid’s quality and depth. Their attacking play lacked the necessary punch to break down the hosts, and they failed to convert the few chances they had.

Key Stats:

Possession: Real Madrid 71% - Las Palmas 29%
Shots: Real Madrid 18 - Las Palmas 6
Shots on Target: Real Madrid 6 - Las Palmas 1
Corners: Real Madrid 7 - Las Palmas 2
Pass Accuracy: Real Madrid 88% - Las Palmas 73%

Conclusion:

Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Las Palmas was a statement performance, reaffirming their position as one of the top contenders in La Liga this season. The team was clinical in front of goal and dominated possession throughout the match. While Las Palmas showed resilience, they were ultimately unable to withstand the attacking power of Real Madrid.

With this victory, Real Madrid continues their pursuit of the La Liga title, while Las Palmas will look to regroup and focus on their survival in the top tier.