The awakening is hard in Madrid this morning. For Madrid fans, at least. Sunday evening, the troops of Carlo Ancelotti lost 2-1 on the lawn of FC Barcelona, with a goal from Franck Kessié in added time. A poor result that seals La Liga almost definitively in favor of the Barcelonans, with the Catalans now 12 points ahead of their rival Merengue. A meeting during which Karim Benzema struggled…
Already a little scratched by the press and supporters since the return to post-World Cup competition, the Frenchman has sparked many debates in Madrid, about his management and his replacement in the near future. And there is no doubt that we will still be entitled to many debates after his performance on Sunday evening in Catalan lands. Our editorial staff gave it the worst score on the Madrid side, with a 4/10, but that’s nothing compared to the analyzes of the Madrid press, which is particularly virulent.
The press is merciless
The newspaper AS gave it a… 0/10, with a very harsh comment: “unseen, once again. Nothing at all. He fails to contribute to possession by picking up, as he does not appear in the rival box. He is miles away from this Benzema who won the Ballon d’Or. We see him without rhythm, slow, but in general, he should be able to run and play better. If Real Madrid get him they will have a treasure, but the club have been waiting too long. And it doesn’t come”.
On his side, brand does not distribute notes but is also quite negative. ” He is not there. Or at least not like before. We feel that he is not well physically because of his physical problems and that weighs in the game and decision-making., indicates the Spanish newspaper. Benzema is far from his best level. Still missing at Camp Nou. […] The Clasico was a good opportunity to recover and leave doubts aside, but he couldn’t make the game he wanted, he’s going for it Defense Central. It’s hard…
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