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Defender enters Champions League game for Real Madrid, immediately scores

Good strategy.

by Kim McCauley
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Marcelo had to come out of Real Madrid's game against Paris Saint-Germain with an injury, which stinks. His replacement, Nacho, is a more defensive-minded and less technically gifted player ... which is why he scored this goal.

Credit: user rodrigoelcrack on r/soccer

Just how Rafa Benitez drew it up!

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