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ANALYSIS / From Benzema's "disappearance" to Modric-Kroos: The main culprits of Real's humiliation against City

2023-05-18 17:38:39Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
ANALYSIS / From Benzema's "disappearance" to Modric-Kroos: The
Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid bid farewell to the Champions League with a heavy defeat (4-1) against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. A defeat that shows the end of the cycle for a team that has won everything, but since at the "Etihad" it proved a drop, which Barça had already pointed out with those 14 points difference in La Liga.

The team led by Carlo Ancelotti showed in the second semi-final match of the Champions League all the shortcomings that hid the impossible carombolic reversals of the previous season.

The deep defeat against Manchester City left some highlights behind. Starting from the majesty of coach Carlo Ancelotti to change something during the game and ending with the "disappearance" of Karim Benzema. These are the culprits of the "debacle" suffered on English soil:

Ancelotti; a scary approach

Pep Guardiola ran his hand over his face in a bold approach. As always, Carlo Ancelotti trusted everything to Courtois' anticipation and the ability of his players to take advantage of every opponent's mistake. Courtois kept him on his feet for 20 minutes with incredible hands, but City's error never came. The English conquered Real Madrid with suffocating pressure, which the whites could not withstand. Proof of this is that Ederson did not touch a single ball in the first half. The Italian also lacked the ability to change the game as he has on other occasions. The "magic" as a coach was undone at "Etihad".

Military; a blunder

It was surprising how Ancelotti left Antonio Rüdiger on the bench to "bet" on Éder Militao, whose performance in recent weeks had left much to be desired. Even with the referee's permission, the German neutralized Erling Haaland in the first match. The Brazilian was coming off his grotesque mistakes against Girona and Real Sociedad. He repeated another disastrous performance at "Etihad". Haaland constantly took him out of position, unbalancing Real Madrid's defensive framework. Militao capped his disappointing performance with an own goal to make it 3-0.

Camavinga; undecided

Ancelotti has been highly praised for "inventing" Camavinga as a left-back, but in the moment of truth, Real Madrid paid for not having a natural left-back. The Frenchman has mitigated repeated absences due to Ferland Mendy's injury. The skill has earned him a place in the starting XI, but Guardiola knew that Real Madrid's weak point was that position. That is why he asked to "tickle" Real Madrid right there. Camavinga found himself overwhelmed by a Bernardo Silva who knew how to coordinate with Kevin de Bruyne to take him out of position and attack him repeatedly. The Frenchman suffocated and gave nothing when Ancelotti brought him back into midfield.

Modric-Kroos; tired

Age does not forgive; Luka Modric and Toni Kroos faced the harsh reality at the Etihad, against an opponent who gave them no chance of composure. The Croatian and the German did not have the ability to possess the ball and set the pace of the game. At 37 and 33 years old, the season has been too long for both. Real Madrid's midfield has aged, without finding the right replacements. Neither Tchouaméni nor Ceballos are alternatives. Fede Valverde works only as a false winger when the team plays with superiority in midfield.

Valverde; turbid

Where is that powerful, hierarchical footballer with devastating arrivals and strikes? It is neither here nor expected for a long time. The Uruguayan struggles when it's his turn to create and we've seen him fade throughout the season. At the "Etihad" it was not seen when Real Madrid had the ball. But what's worse is that he didn't add muscle even in defensive duties. Gundogan, De Bruyne and Rodri did what they wanted...

Benzema; a phantom leader

Last season, Real Madrid experienced the saves of Thibaut Courtois and the goals of Karim Benzema. But the Frenchman has not appeared all season, or has done so sporadically. He has not been seen this season. The moment of truth is still expected from Benzema. In "Etihad" he was a lost soul, who hit only once on the goal and in the hands of Ederson. Far from the footballer who won the "Golden Ball" last season. Like Modric and Kroos, his scene is becoming more of a story than a presence.

And Vinicius and Rodrygo, where are they?

"Boats" of ink have been spent extolling the virtues of Vinicius and Rodrygo. For the first one, it has been said that he is the best footballer of the moment. For the second, it has a special relationship with the Champions League. Oh, really? Of course, nothing like that was seen in "Etihad". Vinicius lost all duels with Walker to the point where he left the left wing to try to get into the game. Rodrygo not even that much. The only time he was seen was when he was withdrawn from the field to be replaced by Dani Ceballos.


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