Real Madrid is already in Malmo and ready for their second Champions League game of the 2015-2016 season despite the important absences of Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos. An easy win against Shakhtar Donetsk in the first game, there are some offensive concerns in the squad of Rafa Benitez.
Los Blancos won 4-0 at home two weeks ago with three goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and one more from Karim Benzema. After
The team will feature their third kit for the first time this season
Tomorrow Real Madrid will debut their blue kit in a Champions League Clash against Malmö. pic.twitter.com/stT1X7nB9A
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"The key was the effectiveness in the final pass. There was some anxiety about scoring in the last five minutes against Málaga."
Madrid had 31 shots in their last La Liga game and only nine of them on goal. It was thanks to a great job by
"The team generates quite a few scoring opportunities. We have not conceded. But yes, we have to increase our accuracy," Benitez added in the press conference.
Malmo made some changes for Wednesday's game
Malmö have decided to reduce the size of their pitch to leave less space for Real Madrid tomorrow. Cunning.. pic.twitter.com/pg1tm4Maqr
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While there is a lot of work to be done in the offensive side of the field, Benitez does not want to forget about keeping a strong defense. He wants every player in his squad to do his best. While there are times that the defenders have to go up and attack, he knows there should be times that the forwards and midfielders should help out in the defensive end.
"The work of the defenders is more complicated. The balance between defence and attack is achieved with the work."
With the absence of key players like Sergio Ramos, the role of Nacho in the defensive line becomes more important. The team were only accurate on 47% of their tackles against Malaga. The 25-year old Spaniard is looking forward to improving in what was done against Malaga and hopes to keep a clean sheet.
Keep Calm, Ronaldo could find the back of the net anytime now
Match Preview | Malmo goals in their UCL history: 72 goals. Cristiano: 80 goals. pic.twitter.com/5h70EN5Z8c
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"We know that they have a good team, strong, and they like to dominate at home. I'm sure they'll make things difficult," Nacho claimed. "I am prepared for what the coach wants, and I take advantage of all of the opportunities that he gives me."
This will be Benitez 16th game as the head coach of Real Madrid. In 11 of them, the team has left the game with a clean sheet. This will also be his eighth official game. In just over 100 days as a head coach, he feels that not much has changed as in Real Madrid there is always an obligation to win.