The international window closed, return to current affairs on the La Liga side. For Real Madrid, a trip to Elche is planned for this Sunday (9 p.m., 13th day). After two matches without scoring a single goal, in all competitions, the Merengue are expected in this particular sector of play. This Saturday, Xabi Alonso also raised the subject.
For the Real Madrid coach, there is no question of incriminating one player more than another, and especially not Kylian Mbappé. In comments relayed by Marca, this is what he made clear during his press conference. “We analyzed the situation and we didn’t manage to score. It’s not just Kylian’s problem, it’s a team problem. »
And the tactician continues his analysis. “We need to find other solutions. We also need to work on set pieces. » For Xabi Alonso, there is no need to worry and for him one thing is certain: “The goals will come back, that’s for sure. » During the defeat in the Champions League at Liverpool on November 4, the Madrilenians did not score (1-0). Five days later during the derby against Rayo Vallecano, same offensive silence (0-0).
Mbappé and the others
Despite this latest draw in the league, Madrid nevertheless remained at the top of the championship, still three units ahead of its first pursuer, FC Barcelona. In the scorers’ rankings, Kylian Mbappé dominates head and shoulders in La Liga with thirteen goals, six more than Julian Alvarez and Robert Lewandowski, his closest rivals.
Vinicius Junior has scored five league goals since the start of the season, he is the second top scorer for his club. Arda Güler completes the trio with three goals. Jude Bellingham then points to two achievements.
