La Liga 2018-19: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Valladoid Talking Points and Observations.

3) Santiago Solari's reign is beginning in the right direction

Solari has been a Real Madrid player and understands the pressure that gets created inside the club on the manager and players alike. He could be the right man to take the club forward for now.

Santiago Solari was abruptly brought into action as interim first-team manager after the El Clasico whitewash. He won his first competitive fixture against third-tier side UD Melilla and fielded a lot of fringe players much to the delight of fans. He gave the World and the legion of Real Madrid fans across it exactly what they were clamoring for, as he gave Vinicius Jr., the talented 18 year old signed for $52million this summer his first start, and he did not disappoint on the night, turning up with two assists and a man of the match performance.

Tonight he fed the beast again, and brought him on with 20 minutes left to go, and was vindicated by Vinicius' crucial contribution in the opening goal, as it was his cross that lead to a deflection from Valladolid center-back Kiko, which finally beat Jordi Masip on the 83rd minute. Solari has two more fixtures against Victoria Plzen and Celta Vigo before Real have to submit a name into the league offices as permanent manager for the rest of the season in accordance to league laws, and he looks likely to convince the board that he is the man to take the club in the right direction.