Real Madrid are in trouble. New illustration this Wednesday with the defeat conceded against Manchester City in the Champions League. If they showed a more attractive face than four days previously against Celta Vigo, the Merengue are struggling to meet the immense expectations placed on them.
Facing the Citizens, the Madrilenians certainly had to cope without Kylian MbappĂ©, on the flank due to a broken ring finger. “When he is not on the field, his absence is felt,” confided at the end of the meeting that Xabi Alonso was more in the spotlight than ever. His statistics speak in favor of the Bondynois, author of 25 goals in 21 matches since the start of the season and more than half of his team’s goals.
For Karim Benzema, the club’s former glory, the former Monegasque has effectively become the centerpiece of the team. “Real took him so that at key moments, he made his team win. And he is capable of it. It’s this pressure that he must take, and take this small step as an attacking leader. he whispered, adding: “He is the one who must take Real Madrid to trophies. Be careful, not alone, with others. »
“Everyone must know what they must do on the ground”
Real Madrid have other assets to highlight, first and foremost Jude Bellingham and Vinicius. But according to the former Lyonnais, it’s all about complementarity and respect for everyone’s place. “What they’re missing is just a connection. Between MbappĂ©, Vinicius, (Jude) Bellingham and Rodrygo. Everyone must know what to do on the ground.
he explained.
“Bellingham needs to understand that he is the playmaker, not the scorer. MbappĂ©, he’s the scorer, not the playmaker. Vinicius, he’s not the 6, he’s the left wingerhe detailed. As long as everyone knows what they have to do on the ground, it’s over. Because here, we’re still talking about guys who are in the ten best players in the world, and they’re all on the same team. Everyone wants to be the best, so it’s a bit complicated…”
