Was Nacho's free kick goal against Sevilla unfair?

But none one of the usual suspects, Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, James Rodriguez, had the opportunity step up and take the free-kick as without the whistle blowing and Sevilla players thrown off their game, defender Nacho Fernandez quickly rolled the ball into the bottom corner. read more

Nacho scored one of the most bizarre free-kicks of the season during Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Sevilla at the Bernabeu on Sunday night. When Marco Asensio was fouled on the edge of the box, it appeared to be the perfect opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo to score his 400th - or 401st if you’re connected to Real Madrid - career goal for Los Blancos. read more

Marco Asensio won a foul on the edge of the box and whilst Sevilla were lining up their wall, Nacho simply curled the free-kick home. Praise for Nacho. Considering the importance of the game, and the free-kick takers in the Real Madrid side, this took some serious balls from Nacho. read more