Disillusionment is immense on the side of Madrid. Beaten 5-1 on all two games by Arsenal, Real Madrid left the Champions League from the quarter-finals, where it was expected as a favorite. Even -appeal elimination, which has given way to a wave of criticism. While some are already looking at the King's Cup final to reassure themselves, others preferred to express themselves with more firmness.
It was Predrag Mijatović, former striker Merengue and ex-sports director of the club under Vicente Calderón, who chose to go up to the niche. On the airwaves of the Cadena Ser, he did not chew his words: “Arsenal was superior over the two games. We were waiting for the usual great performance of Real, but it never came. »» For him, the responsibilities are clear: “Real came out nervous, and Arsenal was able to enjoy it perfectly. Under these conditions, you have to ask questions about coaching. »»
After the sinking, an ex-driver of Real accuses Ancelotti
The former leader also returned to the structural weaknesses of the team : “When you turn to the bench to change things, you realize that an impact player is missing, like Joselu last year. »» And conclude on a warning : “In Madrid, defeat does not forgive. The coach is immediately called into question. Maybe you have to think about a change. »»
Ancelotti targeted: the scathing accusation of an ex-director of Real
The future of Carlo Ancelotti now seems to be suspended from a thread. In the event of failure in the King's Cup final on April 26, his departure could be acted. Names like Jürgen Klopp already circulate behind the scenes to succeed him, at least in temporary, before a possible deeper restructuring.
Finally, Mijatović wanted to defend Kylian Mbappé, hué by a part of the Madrid audience: “Its figures are good, its impact is no doubt. He deserves to be tried at the end of the season. »» A statement that contrasts with the severity of his remarks with regard to the coach, proof that the responsibilities are, according to him, poorly shared.
