One point each for Real Madrid and Atlético. Even if the two teams logically had the ambition to beat the neighbor, this point of draw does a bit of merengues as well as Colchoneros. A draw that actually allows Carlo Ancelotti's men to keep the first place in the Liga, a few days before this decisive meeting against Manchester City in Champions League dams.
But the content of the meeting did not please everyone on the other side of the Pyrenees, and it becomes usual in major meetings this season, like clasicos or matches against Milan, Liverpool or Athletic. Indeed, many have noticed concerns in the team's offensive animation. Kylian Mbappé, on the left, did pretty well, but his attack partners that are Vinicius, in a point, Bellingham in a fairly free role and Rodrygo on the right had a little more difficulty.
Stars must do more
Players who give the impression of walking on it or not knowing where to position yourself, as during the derby first act, and Encelotti had to intervene in the second period for the game to fluuve a little. Then there is also the defensive side/ balance/ as indicated ASthe Italian coach is faced with a substantial dilemma vis-à-vis his fantastic 4 as liked to call them the Iberian press, especially for this match against City.
An offensive quartet that does not run at full speed in big games and which a little unbalances the team, and Ancelotti could be tempted to leave one to give way to a more classic midfielder and thus bring a little more 'balance and control. Another option that the Spanish media indicates: that the four Madrid stars can provide more defensive efforts. “The solution could be in a happy medium. Maintain the fantastic 4 on the ground … but only if they put the working blue “specifies the newspaper. Go to City …
