Benfica target shines and scores in 4-1 rout of Leganés | OneFootball

Real Madrid recorded their first big win of pre-season by beating Leganés 4-1, in a superb display from Franco Mastantuono, a Benfica target in this transfer window. The team managed by José Mourinho once again showed plenty of promise.

The first goal came in the 21st minute through Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan midfielder, wearing the captain’s armband, made the most of an assist from Arda Güler to open the scoring for Los Blancos. A few minutes later, after the cooling break caused by the high temperatures, Gonzalo García doubled the lead.

The young forward latched onto a long pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold to beat the opposing goalkeeper with a delicate touch, putting Real Madrid 2-0 up. Leganés still pulled one back before half-time, in the 36th minute, through Naim, showing greater competitiveness than Alcorcón, the opponent the Madrid side had beaten by just 1-0 in their first warm-up match.

In the second half, Franco Mastantuono stood out again by scoring Los Blancos’ third goal, converting the rebound after a shot from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Shortly afterwards, an own goal by Rubén Pulido made it 4-1, confirming a comfortable win for the team coached by José Mourinho.

Tactically, the Portuguese manager once again went with a 4-2-3-1 system, with Arda Güler operating as an attacking midfielder, supported by Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde. Mourinho was particularly active on the touchline throughout the match.

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