Real Madrid's hopes of signing Mbappe are dashed.

There were no last-minute miracles, no breathtaking chase for the lead, and no moments of individual brilliance to save the day. When the opening whistle blew, amidst the familiar fervent atmosphere of the Bernabeu, all illusions about Real Madrid's attacking prowess vanished into thin air.

The aggregate score after two legs was 1-5 – an unbelievable result, but realistic given what the Real Madrid stars showed. Soulless in their football philosophy, boring in their passing, and lacking intense emotion, that was the image of Real Madrid after their defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Real Madrid's problem

Against a resilient and disciplined Arsenal, the inherent flaws that "Los Blancos" had carried throughout the season were starkly exposed. Carlo Ancelotti's team completely lacked the creativity and attacking flair that characterizes Real Madrid.

The players in white sometimes moved and handled the ball as if they didn't know what to do next, lacking decisiveness and fluid coordination. This clearly reflected the instability in the team's formation, where the attack couldn't support the defense and vice versa, leading to a complete loss of control of the game.

Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on the morning of April 17th was a team lacking essential balance, a malfunctioning machine desperately clinging to the aura created by Kylian Mbappe. So many flattering words, so many expectations were woven around the blockbuster signing named Mbappe.

Now, the French star is a Real Madrid player, settled in life, and gradually adapting to the language. However, all of that seems insufficient to mask the core issues.

Many predicted that with the arrival of Mbappe, Real Madrid would become an invincible force, with victory becoming a tedious formality. But reality proved them wrong.

In the modern era of football, collective effort, teamwork, and unwavering dedication are the key factors, transcending fame, past achievements, or flashy advertising campaigns.

Mbappe is not a "magician" on the pitch, someone who can create miracles.

Real Madrid, like seaside bars that are only set up and dismantled seasonally, is lacking a solid foundation. This is easy to see from the very first rounds of the season.

Huge gaps

Toni Kroos' departure left a huge void in midfield, depriving them of a brilliant playmaker and a solid foundation. However, those in charge at Bernabéu seem to place all their faith in "the trump card Mbappe" and expect Vinicius Jr. to dominate world football, winning one Ballon d'Or after another.

But what is football? What about the midfield? What is the playing plan? Perhaps President Florentino Perez and his associates have overlooked these crucial elements.

If Real Madrid had a specific game plan for the match against Arsenal, it completely vanished on the pitch. Instead, all that was seen was a disjointed collection of stars, lacking cohesion and a clear playing philosophy.

At this point, blaming Carlo Ancelotti is probably the easiest thing to do. One could criticize his leniency in managing the team, his slowness in making substitution decisions.

It's time for Real Madrid to take a deeper look at the issues after their defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals.

But at a deeper level, the root of the problem lies in planning. Who is responsible for organizing Real Madrid's play? Why is there such a huge gap between the midfield and the attack?

Why are the wingers underperforming and lacking quality replacements? Why do players with exceptional individual skills and sharp tactical awareness like Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos, Brahim Diaz, or the young talent Arda Güler play such insignificant roles on the bench?

When a team is faced with too many unanswered questions, the problem becomes all too clear. But to solve a problem, the first step is to acknowledge its existence. And sadly, those in charge at Bernabeu seemed to deliberately choose to remain blind for months, paying a heavy price against a better-organized and more determined Arsenal side.

This defeat was not only a shock in terms of the scoreline, but also a profound wake-up call about the shortcomings in building and operating a great team. Mbappe is still excellent, but he is not an "all-powerful magician" who can simply wave his wand and make the impossible a reality.

For Real Madrid, today's defeat serves as a wake-up call. It's a slap in the face to the illusions the team once harbored when Mbappe was in the squad.

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