3 things we learnt from Real Madrid loss to Barcelona
Barcelona inflincted a humiliating defeat on Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening, bringing to an end a run of 42 unbeaten in La Liga for the defending champions while extending their gap lead over their Clasico rivals to six.
For a team parading three of the top five players players in the world today, Real Madrid has not been convincingly good as expected, although Barcelona is obviously playing on another level under the watch of Hansi Flick.
In the midst of the host’s nightmare on the night, here are three of the biggest lessons for Carlo Ancelotti to ponder when selecting a team for the major fixtures in near future.
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3 things we learnt from Real Madrid loss to Barcelona
1. Kylian Mbappé is yet touchable : Carlo Ancelotti has to answer the question as to why Kylian Mbappé played the entire match despite his horrendous showing.
The Italian has to understand that for as lomg as the former PSG man continues to play the way he currently does, he is expendable.
2. Jude Bellingham needs more freedom: Real Madrid had a lot of joy when Jude Bellingham was afforded more freedom last season. The presence of Kylian Mbappé has meant that the Englishman is restricted.
Ancelotti hasnto come up with a plan that works, so that they can continue to get the best out Bellingham, even if it means less minutes for Mbappé — at least till the Frenchman hit the gears in Spain.
3. Squad needs reinforcements: With David Alaba and Dani Carvajal out, Real Madrid needs to bring in defensive reinforcements in the winter window, before the season gets to the final and the tougher part.
