Real Madrid won their first match in the Spanish League on Sunday against Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu (3-0). The result was somewhat misleading as the Madrid residents struggled to find shelter. Kylian Mbappé, who did not score, will inevitably draw criticism in Spain… and in France.
But is he really in the best position to perform? Limited to post number 9 Kylian Mbappe He was alone in attack for too long, content to play as a pivot. A role that is not his, as we know. Therefore, the Frenchman never took the depth, an aspect of his game that always put him forward. Paris Saint Germain. And it was also when he went into space that he was most dangerous, as evidenced by the chance he had at the end of the match (86).
the real madridWho was generally weak in the match, and with a second period slightly better than the first, can thank the Eternal Fede ValverdeThe Uruguayan attacked his team from a free kick in the 48th minute, while we were wondering how the men managed to score. Carlo Ancelotti It will be able to dismantle the well-organized low mass. Valladolid. So it had to be a set piece, which was also cleared by the opposition defender.
behind, The madridistas left on the rise and Arda GulerWho didn't show anything in the first half, and managed to make some difference. The other good news is the level of Rodrigo goeswho was, once again, undoubtedly the best of the three up front. At the end of the match, Ibrahim Diaz Allowed for menAncelotti To finally catch his breath by scoring the half-time goal, after a very long ball from deep. Militao (88 degrees). Finally, play entered at the end of the match instead of Mbappe, Endrick He scores the last goal for his team with a wonderful individual effort (95th minute).
And so, real madrid He achieved his first success in the tournament after a draw in Mallorca (1-1). Santiago Bernabeu and his supporters Madridista They are happy, but they certainly expect more from their players and their coaching staff. Tactical adjustments will have to be made in the future to put everyone in the best possible position.
