Real Madrid's lack of courage

(NLDO) - Real Madrid's recent defeat has shown the core problem the club is facing, in addition to the long injury list.

Coach Xabi Alonso's team suffered their first home defeat of the season when they hosted Celta Vigo in the 15th round of La Liga. Notably, this was the first time in 19 years that "Los Blancos" had lost to this opponent in the Spanish national championship.

Real Madrid suffered their first home defeat of the season.

In the recent match, center-back Eder Militao had to leave the field and be replaced by Antonio Rudiger due to a serious hamstring injury.

With Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras receiving red cards and facing suspensions for the next La Liga match, Real Madrid's defense is more vulnerable than ever.

However, that's not the only problem Real Madrid is facing. Currently, Real Madrid lacks the ability to adapt to difficult situations, or more precisely, lacks a true leader who can guide the team through adversity.

Whenever they fall behind, they fall into a state of chaos, lose confidence, and collapse very quickly, such as in the 0-1 defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League earlier in November.

Eder Militao is the latest name on the list of injured players for "Los Blancos".

Looking back, with players like Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Spanish royal club once possessed players who were the spiritual pillars capable of lifting the entire team out of crisis.

In 2023, when trailing 2-0 to "The Kop" in the Champions League round of 16, Benzema urged his players to calm down and regain control of the game. It's unclear exactly what the French striker said, but "Los Blancos" subsequently staged a successful comeback, winning 5-2 against the English side.

Having won only 2 of their last 7 matches in all competitions, it's undeniable that Real Madrid's slump is partly due to the decline in form of their players. The forward line is ineffective. The midfield is unable to win tackles and control the game. The defense is unable to stop crosses or set pieces.

Real Madrid no longer has the kind of moral support that Cristiano Ronaldo or Karim Benzema possess.

Coach Xabi Alonso had previously stated that the team would undergo significant changes after Real Madrid's 0-4 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup last July. However, favoring Rodrygo despite his prolonged goalless streak is an example of Alonso contradicting his own philosophy. Meanwhile, Endrick Felipe, despite his potential to provide the unpredictability and speed that Real Madrid currently lacks in attack, is not trusted by the Spanish strategist.

Coach Xabi Alonso faces immense pressure as Real Madrid's performance declines.

However, simply sacking coach Xabi Alonso would not be enough for Real Madrid to regain their previous form. What the "White Eagles" need most right now is a strong leader who can be a source of moral support for the entire team.

In the early hours of December 11th, Real Madrid will host Manchester City in the sixth matchday of the Champions League qualifying round. The makeshift defense of the "Los Blancos," potentially including Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, and Antonio Rudiger, will have to work extremely hard to stop the "goal-scoring machine" Erling Haaland.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/bo-mat-thieu-ban-linh-cua-real-madrid-196251208145305568.htm