Real Madrid’s defeat against AC Milan (1-3) in the Champions League triggered a torrent of criticism from club legends. Jorge Valdano and Predrag Mijatovic did not mince their words, naming Carlo Ancelotti as the main person responsible for this crisis. Valdano criticizes the Italian coach for his lack of tactical structure and the absence of leadership in an unbalanced squad. According to him, the departure of Toni Kroos left a crucial void in the middle, with Aurélien Tchouaméni struggling to replace him. “ Kroos’ presence brought patience and balance. Real did not know how to compensate for this loss, even with stars ” said Valdano.
Mbappé and Vinicius, a duo bringing hope
Despite the difficult period, Predrag Mijatovic sees in Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr a glimmer of hope for Real. Although Mbappé failed to find the net against Milan, Mijatovic believes the duo remains promising: “ What worries me the least is this duo. They will guide the team to victory, it’s a matter of time. » For the Madrid legends, the solution lies in better balance and a collective awakening under the leadership of Ancelotti.
