REAL MADRID: “I warned Carlo Ancelotti about that specific player, but he refused to bench him. He continues to cause issues for the team.
His actions led to Real Madrid’s loss against Espanyol for the second consecutive time,” said former Real Madrid legend Zidane. He singled out one player who, in his opinion, does not deserve to start for the team and cautioned Ancelotti about this critical mistake.
In a recent match, some Real Madrid players shone with strong performances, while others struggled to make an impact. Federico Valverde was one of the standout players, earning a rating of 7. The Uruguayan midfielder displayed impressive work rate, frequently stepping up to assist defensively and showing great versatility.
Vinicius Jr also impressed, receiving a rating of 7. The Brazilian winger scored a brilliant goal in the first half, although it was controversially ruled out.
Despite facing challenges in the second half, Vinicius Jr remained the most dangerous attacker on the field, creating multiple goal-scoring opportunities and unsettling the opposition’s defense.
On the flip side, Aurelien Tchouameni had a disappointing performance, earning a rating of 5. The French midfielder’s lack of defensive tracking raised doubts about his suitability to play centrally in defense. Coach Carlo Ancelotti may need to reassess Tchouameni’s role and consider other options.
Other players delivered mixed performances, with some being more consistent while others struggled to make an impact. Courtois received a rating of 6, while Vazquez and Rudiger were rated 5 and n/a, respectively.
Fran and Bellingham both had strong showings, earning ratings of 7. Ceballos, Rodrygo, and Modric scored 6.5, 6, and 6, respectively, while Brahim and Mbappe were rated n/a and 6.
