Google News Real Madrid Makes a Statement with Win Over Cadiz
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In a closely contested match, Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Cadiz on the road, closing the gap behind La Liga leader Barcelona. Despite the perception that the championship title has already been decided in favor of Barcelona, Real Madrid remains determined to fight for their chance at the crown.
Unexpected Heroes Emerge for Real Madrid
In a match that saw no goals in the first half, the second half was marked by two standout moments for Real Madrid. In the 72nd minute, Nacho Fernandez hit the back of the net with a powerful shot from beyond 25 meters out, stunning the Cadiz defense.
Just four minutes later, Marco Asensio added another goal for Real Madrid, striking the "small net" with a shot from the right side. The final score remained 0-2, with Real Madrid now sitting 10 points behind Barcelona, albeit with one game in hand.
Cadiz, meanwhile, holds a comfortable four-point lead above the relegation zone.
Player of the Match: Marco Asensio
While Cadiz's David Gil and Real Madrid's Rodrygo both had strong showings, it was Marco Asensio who truly stole the show.
His recent form has been nothing short of remarkable and with his contract set to expire in the summer, his desire to play regular football has never been in question.
Paris Saint-Germain Imposes its Will on Lens
Paris Saint-Germain dominated the first team of Lens in a 3-1 victory at Prince's Park, putting themselves in contention for another championship title.
The Parisians played with attractive football and were able to secure three points with a trio of great goals. In the 19th minute, Lens player Abdul Samed received a straight red card for a rough foul, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a fine save in front of the Lens goal, while Vitinho added another goal just six minutes later. The highlight of the match came just before the end of the first half, as Mbappe beautifully set up a goal for Argentine star Lionel Messi, who mercilessly struck for the third goal of the match.
Lens managed a solitary goal in the second half from Frankowski, but it was not enough to overcome the nine-point deficit to PSG, with just seven rounds remaining in the championship.
