Real Madrid Confidencial The Curious Reason Why Siro López 'celebrates' Mbappé and Vini's Mistake
The journalist presents a curious argument following the forwards' mistake in the last play.
Real Madrid achieved a slight advantage over Atlético in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The stunning goals by Rodrygo and Brahim allow them to head into the Metropolitano clash ahead. But the result could have been wider for the Merengues in the final moments.
A steal on the right wing allowed Mbappé to enter the Colchonero area but he delayed the pass. Vinícius was waiting in front of the goal, but the ball was intercepted by Llorente, thwarting the opportunity. Finally, Modric shot, but his strike went straight into Oblak's hands.
That miss prevented a 3-1 on the scoreboard, which would have given much more peace of mind to the Madridists. Although there is someone like Siro López who seems pleased that the goal didn't go up on the scoreboard. The journalist surprised by stating that he doesn't see it as so bad to have missed that chance.
"I know it's outrageous to say that you prefer a 2-1 to a 3-1, I said it before the match," he began. But he added that "I know my team, and with 2-1, they'll come out with their ears pricked up." He added that they will go to the Metropolitano "knowing they need to score a goal."
Precedents That Mean Real Madrid Can't Relax in the Return Leg
Against Manchester City, Real Madrid brought back a 1-goal advantage from the Etihad and came out intense. The same happened last season against the Citizens, knowing that you can't relax. But in 2022 against Chelsea, it was very different and almost cost them the elimination.
They had won 3-1 in London, and at the Bernabéu, they were almost eliminated. That's why Siro knows that tight results can favor them to avoid that relaxation. A danger he doesn't want to take, and that's why he 'celebrates' that miss by Mbappé and Vinícius.
"With 3-1, what happened with Betis could happen to us, and before you know it, they've scored 2 or 3," he concluded. What happened at the Benito Villamarín, after a good start, can't be repeated in the Champions League. Especially not against an Atlético that will have the return leg at their stadium.
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