The former Real Madrid player and current commentator criticized the defensive work of Ancelotti’s side during the first half of last night’s match at the Mestalla.
Real Madrid secured a narrow victory against Valencia (1-2) thanks to a last-minute effort, but apart from another controversy involving Vinicius Junior, the team’s overall performance has raised many doubts. Once again, it was Bellingham who came to the rescue, earning Ancelotti’s side a priceless three points. Álvaro Benito was particularly critical of the image presented by white people, particularly in one area.
“Real Madrid have become that team again where defensive work is obviously absent, and that affects everything. When you don’t defend well on the first line of pressure, and you push the team into the opponent’s half to press, but you lack the necessary aggressiveness in defense, you get overtaken and you end up having to catch up with a Valencia team that was heavily motivated by the presence of Real Madrid, especially with a new coach and a vital need to accumulate points. The difference in pace, aggression and everything else was monumental between the two teams,” he said.
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Benito added that the second half told a different story: “This team has the right mindset. They believe in themselves. When it seems impossible, they find a way to win the game. »
