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Real Madrid player ratings vs Cadiz: Nacho & Marco Asensio step up against heroic goalkeeping

Nacho Fernandez and Marco Asensio were the surprise heroes for Real Madrid as they each scored to secure a 2-0 win at Cadiz on Saturday.

Karim Benzema and Rodrygo had been the biggest threats throughout the game as they enjoyed plenty of chances, as did many of their team-mates, but couldn't break through. Real Madrid had an incredible 35 shots overall.

It was a magnificent performance from Cadiz goalkeeper Gil that frustrated the reigning Spanish champions and gave the home team a fighting chance.

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That all came to an end after 72 minutes when the shot stopper's incredible work was undone by a sublime long-range effort from Nacho that sailed into the bottom corner, before Asensio found the same spot just four minutes later to ensure Carlo Ancelotti's team left with three points.

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