Real Madrid Pulls Epic (and A Defender) To Beat Valencia In Mestalla

Real Madrid Pulls Epic (and a Defender) to Beat Valencia in Mestalla

Agonizing Victory with a Flavor of Fight and Questions in the Air

He real Madridpressed by a Barça on a roll, this Sunday achieved a victory that was more difficult than brilliant on its visit to Mestalla. The absence of key pieces such as Bellingham and Rodrygoadded to the sanction of Viniciusput all the offensive responsibility on the shoulders of Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman, true to his style, extended his impressive scoring streak, scoring his ninth goal in the last six official matches. However, he was a defender, Alvaro Carrerasthe unexpected hero who broke the local resistance, opening the scoring in injury time and sealing the 0-2 definitive.

Despite the recent and painful cup failure before the Athletic Clubthe Valencian fans responded with a great atmosphere in Mestalla. The stands roared, and before the game, the name of the local coach, Carlos Corberanwas received with a loud whistle from the fans, evidencing general discontent.

The Madrid coach, Alvaro Arbeloaopted for a defense with a marked Spanish accent. The most notable novelty was the inclusion of the young David Jimenez on the right side, making his debut as a starter in the league with the first team. This decision allowed Fede Valverde return to the core. The Salamanca coach made a bold decision, leaving heavyweights like Carvajal and Trentin addition to other defensive internationals such as Rüdiger and Praise.

At the axis of the rear, the pair formed by the willful Asensio and a Huijsen that remains unconvincing raised doubts. Despite the considerable investment made by the white club, the young central defender transmits a notable insecurity, becoming a focus of concern. The 'made in Spain' defensive line was completed with Racing in the left lane. The Galician, who had been a substitute without playing a single minute in the previous match against Rayo Vallecanobecame a figure by scoring a goal that he celebrated with contained rage.

Behind him 0-1 and with the final whistle, with half the stadium already unoccupied, from the stands of Mestalla a clamor was heard “Corberán, resignation!”. The white handkerchiefs waved in unison, a reflection of a jaded fan who sees their team flirting dangerously with the relegation zone, just one point her.

The much advertised 'Pintus method'recovered after the departure of Xabi Alonsostill does not seem to have had the desired effect on a team that shows a notable lack of energy. This real Madrid He lacks the soul necessary to excite his fans, and his creativity is diminished. The dim light of Arda Güler in an engine room more focused on muscle than on football is a reflection of this situation.

It would be convenient that Arbeloa will focus on finding solutions and improving the performance of its staff, instead of falling into the repetitive discourse that the management of the Bernabeuespecially with regard to 'Negreira case'.