Victory and that’s it. Real Madrid did not convince on Tuesday for its first Champions League match. Opposed to Inter Milan on their Santiago Bernabeu pitch, the Madrilenians actually delivered a poor performance despite their 2-1 victory acquired thanks to two goals from Kylian MbappĂ© and Federico Valverde.
Proof of Madrid’s difficulties, Thibault Courtois was undoubtedly the most prominent Merengue player, signing no less than eight saves including an exceptional save on a free kick from the master of the matter, Hakan Calhanoglu. “The match could have ended with a score of 4-4,” said the Belgian goalkeeper after the meeting, adding: “Of course we suffered in the middle, we lacked control. »
The Madrid press has not been kind to JosĂ© Mourinho’s troops. “The BernabĂ©u leaves concerned”, thus titled Marca, AS speaking of“A necessary but worrying victory.” On RMC, Daniel Riolo was much more scathing.
“There are too many gaps in this team”
“It’s a completely crazy match, I don’t know if Inter had signed a contract not to score,” whispered the polemicist. It’s amazing to have missed so many opportunities, it’s crazy. Inter were robbed by Real who were so weak and distressing in the game. You gave them both goals, the scenario of this match is incredible. »
At his side, Samuel Umtiti was of the same opinion. “There are offensive and defensive gaps, they concede too many chances, there are huge holes in midfield. To defend, it’s impossible. There are too many gaps in this team. They will suffer this year,” launched the 2018 world champion.
