Carreras is a profitable investment for Real Madrid

Alvaro Carreras (right) is playing well for Real Madrid.

After a dip in form in the Madrid derby, the Spanish left-back has returned strongly and become one of Real Madrid's most important links under Xabi Alonso.

In the history of Real Madrid, the left-back position has always had a special mark. From Roberto Carlos to Marcelo, it was not only the defense line, but also the source of fiery attacks. But since the appearance of Ferland Mendy, that "school" has been interrupted. He defended solidly, but lacked connection and creativity. Fran Garcia tried to maintain the old style, but his performance was inconsistent.

Real Madrid needed a true successor. And Carreras appeared as the answer. The club paid 50 million euros to Benfica to bring him back to the Bernabeu, where he had quietly left to find playing opportunities. Many were skeptical about the price. But just a few months later, Carreras changed their minds.

Against Valencia, Carreras not only scored his first goal for Real Madrid, a thunderous strike from the edge of the box, but also put in a complete performance. Carreras recovered the ball most (12), completed the most passes (83) and participated in the most attacks (38 passes in the final third). He was all over the pitch, involved in 122 phases of play, more than Bellingham. Since the start of the season, Carreras has had the most touches, passes and through balls in the team.

The goal against Valencia was not only beautiful, but also cathartic. After the disappointing derby against Atletico, Carreras had been criticized for losing focus. But he returned in the right way: confident against Juventus, alert against Barcelona, and explosive against Valencia.

Carreras is quiet. He avoids comparisons with Roberto Carlos, saying simply: “I just want to help the team.” But what he does is reminiscent of the legendary left-backs who once defined Real Madrid.

50 million euros is no longer a gamble, but a correct investment. Carreras is not just a new left-back, he is restoring the attacking DNA that Real Madrid once lost, something that made the whole of Europe wary.

Source: https://znews.vn/carreras-la-khoan-dau-tu-sinh-loi-cho-real-madrid-post1599582.html