Kiko Casilla had his debut with Real Madrid against Inter Milan, and his performance during the penalty kicks was decisive for Real Madrid as they won the International Champions Cup. The former Espanyol goalkeeper now has a solid argument to fight with Keylor Navas for the starting position.
Keylor Navas had started the game but after 45 minutes, Rafa Benitez decided it was time for Casilla to have his first minutes with Real Madrid. He had one big save during the second half, but the 90 minutes would end without goals. What he did in the penalty kicks is now making headlines.
Casilla came in at halftime to replace Navas
Debut de Kiko Casilla. ¡Éxito @KikoCasilla13!. pic.twitter.com/7lwEF9iwlA
— Crismeme Ronaldo (@CrismemeRonaldo) July 27, 2015
In the first five shots, one player from each team missed their chance. Toni Kroos got his shot stopped by Gianluigi Donnarumma and Carlos Bacca shot it wide to the right of the goal. Sudden death continued and no team seemed to be able to win the game.
After everyone except Madrid's goalkeeper had tried, it was time for Casilla to try and get his first goal with Real Madrid. His shot went
WATCH: Madrid's new goalkeeper makes the save as Madrid won 10-9 in penalty kicks
Anotó Kiko Casilla y después detuvo el penal. GANA EL MADRID EN LOS PENALTIS POR 10-9 http://t.co/dBx3gi3lpf
— Fútbol Fichajes (@FutboolFichajes) July 30, 2015
Fans are forgetting about Iker quickly. Now it's all about San Casilla
San Casilla #MilanMadrid
— Ulises Sánchez-Flor (@Ulisanchezflor) July 30, 2015
San Casilla http://t.co/lwlgGapB8r
— Abu Martin 11 (@FiGo7Cr7) July 30, 2015
Casilla scores his penalty!! 10-9
— Rey (@ReyLaMadrid) July 30, 2015
CASILLA SAVES MILAN'S GK'S PENALTY!!!!!!
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@TheCRonaldoFan) July 30, 2015
0-0: El Real Madrid gana la International Champions Cup de China http://t.co/YZfE0PZdJp #RMTour2015 pic.twitter.com/xRPuVPa4aL
— Real Madrid C. F. (@realmadrid) July 30, 2015