September 1, 2019. Real Madrid travel to Villarreal. After an unstable start to the season, the Madrid team is looking for winning form. Gareth Bale is constantly being rumored to be sold, has had conflicts with the management and was even excluded from the squad in previous rounds. But Zidane gives him a chance. Bale comes on and responds. The match starts with high intensity. Villarreal, playing at their home stadium, tries to use the support of the spectators. They quickly take the initiative, but Real Madrid are not going to back down. Toni Kroos is active in the center of the field, controlling the game, giving accurate passes. Bale, despite all the talk about his future, looks focused and determined. In the 15th minute of the match, Bale receives the ball on the left flank. He confidently gets around the defender and, seeing an opportunity, makes a powerful shot. The ball seemed to be flying towards the goal, but at the last moment the Villarreal goalkeeper manages to react. However, this moment sets the tone for the game. Bale is actively involved in the attacking actions, creating dangerous moments.
By the 30th minute, Real opens the scoring. After a corner, Casemiro rises to the occasion and sends the ball into the net. This gives the team confidence. Zidane, watching the game, understands that his bet on Bale is paying off. Villarreal begins to panic, and the Madrid team uses this to their advantage. In the 45th minute, Bale shows himself again. Having received the ball on the edge of the penalty area, he elegantly dribbles past the defender and strikes. The ball ricochets to Benzema, who leaves the goalkeeper no chance. 2:0 in favor of Real – the players celebrate, and Zidane smiles with relief. In the second half, Villarreal tries to regain control of the game. They begin to actively press, but Real is well organized in defense. Bale continues to demonstrate his speed and technique, creating several counterattacks. In the 70th minute, he receives the ball on the right flank, makes a precise cross into the penalty area, where Benzema again rises to the occasion and scores the third goal.
By the end of the match, Real Madrid are in complete control of the game. Despite attempts to return to the game, Villarreal cannot find a way to score. Bale, who had been criticized before this match, has become one of the key players. His performance demonstrated that he is still capable of deciding the fate of matches. With the final whistle, the scoreboard shows 3:0 in favor of Real Madrid. The players exchange congratulations, and Bale receives special words of encouragement from Zidane. This match was not only an important victory for the team, but also a step towards restoring Gareth Bale’s reputation.
After the game, in an interview, he talks about the importance of teamwork and the support of the coach. Bale is aware that his place in the team depends not only on him, but also on the overall atmosphere. This match was a landmark for him – confirmation that he can still be an important player for Real. Zidane, in turn, notes that such performances are needed by the team. He emphasizes that Bale is not just a footballer, but a person who can contribute to the success of the club. Real Madrid still have many matches ahead, and this success inspires the team to further victories. Thus, September 1, 2019 became a turning point not only for Bale, but for the entire team. The Madrid club felt confident again, and the fans are looking to the future with hope.
Villarreal opens the scoring early, in the 12th minute. Real Madrid’s response comes at the end of the half: Bale is in the right place at the right time after a cross from Carvajal and sends the ball into the net with one touch. 1:1. Effective. Confident. Without unnecessary emotions, but with great importance. After scoring a goal, Real Madrid begins to control the ball, trying to impose its style of play. The players confidently move around the field, creating moments for attack. Bale, feeling confident, begins to participate more actively in the game, combining with Benzema and Hazard. Villarreal, despite the early success, is not going to give up and responds with counterattacks, trying to get ahead again.
In the 36th minute, Villarreal again threatens Real Madrid’s goal. A quick attack, and the ball ends up with the striker, who makes a dangerous shot. Courtois, the Madrid goalkeeper, shows his best qualities, making a great save and keeping the score level. This moment gives confidence not only to him, but to the whole team. The half is drawing to a close, and both teams understand that the result will be of great importance for the rest of the match. Real Madrid starts to act more aggressively, trying to use every chance to create danger. In the 43rd minute, Bale receives the ball on the flank and, using his speed, gets past the defender, moving towards the penalty area. His cross finds Benzema, but the Villarreal defenders manage to cover it. Seconds before the whistle, the tension hangs in the air. The teams understand that this goal can be decisive. In the last minutes of the first half, Bale is again in the center of events. He receives the ball and, seeing that the goalkeeper is leaving the goal, he shoots from afar. The shot is slightly inaccurate, but it shows that Real Madrid are not going to stop.
As the second half begins, Real Madrid continue to attack. Zidane has clearly focused on aggressive play and ball control during the break. Bale, inspired by his goal, comes out on the pitch with renewed energy. In the 50th minute, he receives the ball again, goes through several defenders and tries to pass to Benzema. The pass is slightly inaccurate, but this only emphasizes how active and determined Bale is. Villarreal, realizing that they need to restore the game, begin to attack. Their coach makes changes, trying to strengthen the attacking line. In the 60th minute, they create a dangerous moment, but Courtois is again at his best, making another brilliant save. The atmosphere in the stadium is heating up, the spectators support their team, and this gives the Villarreal players additional motivation. By the 70th minute, Real Madrid again seizes the initiative. Bale, having received the ball on the flank, passes it to Kroos, who in turn finds Hazard. He, seeing that Bale is back in position, returns the ball. Bale shoots, but the shot is blocked by a defender. The Madrid players begin to realize that they have a chance to score a second goal, and this gives them confidence.
In the 80th minute, a key moment occurs: Bale receives the ball in the penalty area, dribbles past a defender and strikes. The ball flies into the bottom corner, and the Villarreal goalkeeper does not have time to react. 2:1 – Real Madrid takes the lead! The players celebrate the goal, and Bale becomes the main hero of the match. The final minutes are spent in a tense struggle, Villarreal tries to restore balance, but Real defends confidently. Bale, who was criticized before this match, demonstrates his true value to the team. His game becomes a symbol of fight and perseverance. At the final whistle, the scoreboard reads 2-1 in favor of Real. The players exchange congratulations, and Bale is again praised for his performance. This match was not only an important victory, but also a real statement that he is ready to fight for a place in the team.
In the 74th minute, Villarreal takes the lead again — 2:1. Real is on the verge of a second defeat in the first three rounds. And once again, Bale takes everything upon himself. In the 86th minute, he receives the ball on the edge of the penalty area and shoots right into the near corner. 2:2. The current situation is becoming critical for Real. After a confident start to the season, where the team was counting on a positive result, they found themselves in a difficult situation.
In the 80th minute, Real Madrid begins to put pressure on their opponents. Bale becomes more and more visible. He receives the ball on the flank and begins to move towards the penalty area. Confidently dribbling past a defender, he approaches the corner of the area. This time, he does not rush to shoot, but passes to Benzema, who tries to shoot, but the ball is blocked again by Villarreal defenders. Then, in the 86th minute, the key moment occurs. Bale receives the ball again. This time, he is in a better position – he finds himself on the edge of the penalty area.
