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Three draws
After yesterday’s draw against Girona, Real Madrid is now at 2nd place of LL table – after being 5 points ahead of Barcelona. My take on this game comparing to previous games:
- We managed to press high again. After many games not doing it, I had a briefly impression that players were, again, doing what they were asked by Xabi and coaching staff.
- Our defensive issues appear when high press was beaten and our players failed to track-back.
- Good to have Militao and, especially, Rüdiger back. Rüdiger played well considerably how long he has been out.
- Alonso continues to struggle with in-game management. I think the problem got bigger after the so-called dressing room issues
- Rodrygo is having almost no impact in games. Why did he came on before GG when the team needed a goal?
- It seems that GG and Carreras were ready to come in earlier, but it was halted after Mbappe scored the penalty.
- In any case, throwing GG and Carreras in the remaining 4-5 minutes makes no sense at all, especially bringing Trent out.
- I think Xabi should have opt for GG instead of Rodrygo as the second sub. Not sure I would bring Tchou out, but in hindsight Cama and Fede played well in midfield.
Is this really helpful?
Vini was about to take a corner, but Xabi AND his assistant stopped him from taking it.
Do you guys think it is helpful?
The issues
Xabi is even under a bigger pressure than before. Will he turn things around?