The new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso I think is still trying to find the best playing pattern for this team and from the positives I've seen so far, I'm optimistic Real Madrid Wil ve challenging for the biggest trophies this campaign.
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.
It is normal to assume that he's winning now because he has only played against the lower teams in their 3 games but it is not very true. Real Madrid may pull a surprise this season. They don't need a fancy ball, they only need a Xabi Alonso's Tactics and mentality. Vinicius Junior is gradually coming back to his form and he is promising for the season.