Real Madrid suffered a heavy defeat at home against AC Milan, losing 3-1. Beyond the defeat, which marks the second consecutive loss following El Clásico defeat, there are concerns about the mood around Carlo Ancelotti’s side. The Italian coach expressed his disappointment in the post-match press conference and clearly criticized the team’s performance in recent games.
The Whites lacked any hint of the legendary comeback spirit they are known for in European competitions and were met with a roar of whistles from a stadium full of disappointed fans who left the stadium well before the final whistle. There are no coincidences in football and Real Madrid’s defeat against the Italians highlights that the team is struggling to find its rhythm.
Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius and Real Madrid’s entire constellation of stars seemed scattered on the pitch and their contributions without the ball were inadequate. In addition, their creativity with the ball and their goalscoring abilities do not meet the expectations of the fans. This has led to a state of crisis at the Santiago Bernabéu, as the undeniable fact remains: Real Madrid are having a poor start to the season.
Manu Carreño opened ‘El Larguero’ by assessing the Whites’ performance and notably criticizing the attitude of the players. He believes that the team’s main problem lies in two crucial aspects: the football philosophy and the mentality of the players. Carreño noted that the team was “very poorly” positioned and there was “no responsiveness.” This tough defeat confirms that the pain of El Clásico was not a one-off event, but rather a recurring problem, evident again in the final Champions League game at the Santiago Bernabéu. Madrid supporters appear tired of Mbappé’s missed chances, Vinicius’ attitude, the defensive weaknesses, Bellingham’s failure to contribute in front of goal and the lack of reaction from Carlo Ancelotti, who Carreño noted “seemed resigned for the first time” in that role “ was perceived.
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