Ancelottis Side Triumphs In First Match Of New Season

Real Madrid Secures Opening Day Victory over Real Valladolid

Ancelotti's Side Triumphs in First Match of New Season

Madrid, Spain - Real Madrid kicked off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday.

Goals from Rodrygo and Karim Benzema earned the hosts all three points in their opening fixture.

Rodrygo Opens the Scoring

Rodrygo put Real Madrid ahead in the 56th minute, cutting in from the right flank and firing a low shot into the bottom corner.

The Brazilian forward's goal settled any nerves among the home crowd, who had seen Real Valladolid create a few promising chances in the first half.

Benzema Doubles the Lead

Karim Benzema doubled Real Madrid's lead in the 83rd minute, heading home from close range following a cross from Vinicius Junior.

The goal was the Frenchman's first of the new season and ensured a comfortable victory for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

Ancelotti's Tactics Pay Off

Ancelotti's decision to start with a 4-3-3 formation paid off, with Real Madrid dominating possession and creating several good chances throughout the game.

The Italian coach was also full of praise for the performance of his players, saying:

"I'm very happy with the result and the performance of the team. We controlled the game from the start and created a lot of chances. It's a great way to start the season."

Real Madrid's Next Match

Real Madrid will now turn their attention to their next match, which is a UEFA Champions League clash with AC Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday.

The Spanish giants will be looking to make a winning start to their European campaign and continue their impressive form from the opening day of the La Liga season.