Yeah, Xabi's team is not good enough despite winning the game against Mallorca. Some points need to be highlighted from this game is that Mbappe needs to work on his offside timing. He keeps suffer the same problem since he signed for Madrid. If he can work on it, he will score more than he produces now.
There are so many non accurate pass, and their team often give space to their opponent when transitioning from attacking to the defending. Xabi must be working on it.
On other hand, i still see some positive in this game. Trent and Huijsen looked better. Arda with his impressive performance, and it seems he is getting even more matured with his gameplay. It's a good game overall.
Real Madrid team is seen as not performing well but they have secured their 9 points so far from their 3 games. Xabi Alonso is not used to playing a fancy ball but his winning mentality is his strength. Remember his days in the Bundesliga, Bayern Leverkusen mostly always win their games at the stoppage time even when they trail. Even though his strategy is not the best for fans who suffer continuous heartache due to time, he has always found his way.
Madrid gets full points from all of games they played until today, true. However, since their target is to winning
the trophyas many trophies as possible,
and not only finish at the top 4. They shall have done better. I believe everyone is willing to see the prime madrid again so never feel satisfied with their performance. breaking their limit is a must.