During the defeat suffered on Saturday evening against FC Barcelona (3-0), the absence of a real number nine was felt in the ranks of Real Madrid.
Camavinga, Modric, Kroos, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Valverde and Guler, Real Madrid have midfielders among the very first choices in Europe. At the center-forward position, on the other hand, there has been a void since the departure of Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.
The French Ballon d’Or 2022 has not been replaced. And this was seen in particular during this Clasico played on Saturday evening in Arlington (Texas) on the occasion of a preparation match scheduled in the United States for the Soccer Champions Tour.
Beaten 3-0 by FC Barcelona, including the opener signed Dembélé, the players of Carlo Ancelotti played without a center forward until the entry of Joselu, in place of Bellingham (73rd).
If Brazilian strikers Vinicius and Rodrygo have created chances and found Ter Stegen’s amounts several times, they do not have Benzema’s register. This ability to pick up, play his partners and make the most of each ball in the penalty area.
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Kylian Mbappé, if not a pure axial striker, could occupy this role of attacking leader and serial scorer. He has largely demonstrated in the jersey of PSG.
Can the captain of the Blues be transferred this summer to Madrid? This is one of the main questions of this summer transfer window.
