Quote from: Volgastallion on Today at 04:05:28 PM

I cant see the Real Madrid game enterely but i dont see yet the Xabi Alonso magic hand over them, i mean they are good yes but i still feel like Xabi can make them play a much better football than this, he just need to fin the correct midfield and adjust some minor things betweent he players.

Vinicius from the bench can be a very good change like we saw yesterday.

I see Real Madrid's overall game improving. Xabi has implemented many changes and they've all paid off. Attacking creativity also seems to be improving with everyone playing as a team with no more selfishness. This is certainly a positive change considering Real Madrid players can sometimes be very selfish when receiving the ball.

Rodrygo who started in his natural position, also performed well replacing Vini. However Vini's introduction with his contribution of one assist and one goal, further emphasizes that Vini's position is difficult for Rodrygo to dislodge. I hope Rodrygo can be patient as he is also very important to the Real Madrid squad. Arda who maintains the rhythm of the midfield, has also integrated into the team, but he's still weak in defense. Perhaps when Jude recovers from injury, Real Madrid's midfield will improve. I mean Real Madrid's game under Xabi will develop even more and will improve even more over time.

Xabi's player rotation in this match was also impressive with the courage to bench Vini. This rotation should be continued by Xabi in future matches alternating players like Rodrigo, Brahim, Gonzalo, and Mastantuono as starters. From the substitutions, Brahim and Vini directly contributed to Madrid's two additional goals. Trent, Gonzalo Garcia, and Ceballos also played well even though they were only given time when the game was almost over.