La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2020/21 - page 1189.

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Quote from: Velvet78 on August 04, 2023, 04:46:50 AM

Alvaro Morata has been one of the most rumoured players to leave at Atletico Madrid. The rumours have been coming from everywhere like from European teams to Saudi Arabian teams. But still there is update on that lately. Felix's returning to the team has raised these rumours. Felix is also in these rumours so maybe one of these strikers can really leave before the transfer window closes.

I don't think Felix would be signed permanently considering Atletico Madrid ask too much money for his transfer fee. Maybe he would be loaned again. If he doesn't then I think Morata will be the leaving one. Maybe he would return to Italy if there is still interest from there.

These rumors have been circulating for a few days but there is no clear certainty regarding these rumors because Alvaro Morata is one of the strikers who is quite good and his contract for Atletico Madrid is still one season while Felix himself still has 4 seasons remaining on his contract.
If really want to expel one of the two players myself I am more inclined for Alvaro Morata to go and keep Felix.

It would be a shame if Felix had to be loaned out or sold again because he actually has good potential for the development of Atletico Madrid.

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Quote from: Velvet78 on August 04, 2023, 04:46:50 AM

Alvaro Morata has been one of the most rumoured players to leave at Atletico Madrid. The rumours have been coming from everywhere like from European teams to Saudi Arabian teams. But still there is update on that lately. Felix's returning to the team has raised these rumours. Felix is also in these rumours so maybe one of these strikers can really leave before the transfer window closes.

Mourinho really needs him but im not sure if asroma's owner is willing to make it happen. I rarely heard name of asroma active in the transfer market. It seems like that morata was too good to be true by mourinho. Asroma club owner was so stingy in buying the player. It wants maximum result without even spend a lot of money. Juventus has been also linked to the morata, The club used him as a secondary option once chelsea gonna be rejecting juventus's offer.
So many offers gonna be coming for morata and it depends on him.
https://romapress.net/mourinho-wants-alvaro-morata-at-all-costs/

Quote from: Velvet78 on August 04, 2023, 04:46:50 AM

I don't think Felix would be signed permanently considering Atletico Madrid ask too much money for his transfer fee. Maybe he would be loaned again. If he doesn't then I think Morata will be the leaving one. Maybe he would return to Italy if there is still interest from there.

There will be no club has interest to sign him permanently. Atletico madrid was stupid enough to give him an outrageous price like that. You will see him always stay in atletico madrid till his contract gonna be running out.
Atletico needs to refrain from pricing their players at absurd values, or they may face losing them to free agent.

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Alvaro Morata has been one of the most rumoured players to leave at Atletico Madrid. The rumours have been coming from everywhere like from European teams to Saudi Arabian teams. But still there is update on that lately. Felix's returning to the team has raised these rumours. Felix is also in these rumours so maybe one of these strikers can really leave before the transfer window closes.

I don't think Felix would be signed permanently considering Atletico Madrid ask too much money for his transfer fee. Maybe he would be loaned again. If he doesn't then I think Morata will be the leaving one. Maybe he would return to Italy if there is still interest from there.

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Quote from: TopT3ns on August 03, 2023, 07:43:40 PM

Until now, Ancelotti has still had trouble finding replacement players like Benzema, so this is what makes it difficult for Real Madrid to get a win like what happened when they fought Juventus yesterday. Hopefully, in the upcoming league, Real Madrid will be ready and able to compete with other teams and climb into the top five positions at the top of the standings.

There will be only 1 benzema. You will never be able to find a suitable replacement for him. People have been picking mbappe as an excellent replacement for benzema but im not thinking if that's gonna coming true. I thought if real madrid needs to find someone who has almost similar play style like benzema.The club is still struggling right now. Juventus has been humiliated real madrid in the previous match. The new striker joselu like did nothing in the field. I remind you that if you are aware about vini consistently contributed goals for real madrid during the pre season matches.
It seemed to me if real madrid played without striker. My guess if ancelotti is gonna add more striker. The club is actually needs a new RB. The club was so selfish by completing its transfer earlier.
Ancelotti has no choice other than adding more striker and RB.

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Quote from: Patrol69 on August 04, 2023, 02:15:11 AM

Positioning of players and substitutes are all being done but Karim Benzema's place is nowhere to be filled. The absence of Karim Benzema in the first two matches was clearly understood. The main reason why Real Madrid have not replaced Karim Benzema after leaving Real Madrid is that

It is impossible for Real Madrid to fill Karim Benzema's void so quickly. In the last few seasons, we have seen the performance of Real Madrid. Their match strategy was entirely centered on Benzema. They were over-reliant on Karim Benzema's performances. If Karim Benzema performs well, Real Madrid's overall performance would be better. If Karim Benzema didn't play well or score goals, we haven't seen a better performance from Madrid.

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they may be waiting for Mbappe. But if they have a bad season waiting for Mbap, I think there is no point in waiting for Mbappe. Either way, Mbappe should have been brought to Real Madrid this season. Had Mbappe been available since the start of this season, the lack of Karim Benzema would have been well covered. Maybe we'll miss Karim Benzema for an entire season unless Mbappe joins Real Madrid this season.

Mbappe is likely to be overlooked by Real Madrid. And there are rumors that Mbappe has been secretly signed by Madrid management. Mbappe may join Real Madrid as a free agent next season and receive a huge bonus. This is why Real Madrid management is not looking for any other replacement for Benzema. Real Madrid could have tried to sign Harry Kane or Osimhen. But they are not doing that.

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The reason why Real Madrid lose against Juventus is Real Madrid use a strategy where it depend on Bellingham as an attacking midfielder. They're more comfortable when the midfielder backing up other midfielder and working together.

But it's clear there are so many chances in Real Madrid, but their strikers weren't able to maximize it.

This is a new debut for Jude Bellingham in Madrid, because it is still in a friendly match coach Carlo Ancelotti trying to find the right position for him, Ancelotti has made several game options throughout pre-season to find the maximum performance from all players. However, this defeat will see Ancelotti return to make more correcting in his first team before LaLiga starts

Ancelotti has tended to play Jude Bellingham as an attacking midfielder in his last 4 pre-season games. Bellingham plays well in that position where he can help Real Madrid build up attacks. Real Madrid won 2 of their 4 pre-season matches against Milan and Manchester United, but Real Madrid lost their last 2 matches against Barcelona and Juventus.

Of course Ancelotti really has to evaluate his team's performance after 4 pre-season games, obviously he still has time to do so before the league starts on the 13th of August. On the other hand Real Madrid really need a great striker to help them win games, that is one of the most important things that Ancelotti has to focus on for his team.

Whenever I see the recent matches from Real Madrid I can see and feel the empty place of Benzema in this team because after he left the team they couldn't hire a good striker to fill his place and Real Madrid could have had much better performance in the recent games we saw if they had a striker like Mbappe in their team.
That's why Ancelotti had to put some players to helping the forwards ad attacking like setting Jude Bellingham is a good example of it.

Positioning of players and substitutes are all being done but Karim Benzema's place is nowhere to be filled. The absence of Karim Benzema in the first two matches was clearly understood. The main reason why Real Madrid have not replaced Karim Benzema after leaving Real Madrid is that they may be waiting for Mbappe. But if they have a bad season waiting for Mbap, I think there is no point in waiting for Mbappe. Either way, Mbappe should have been brought to Real Madrid this season. Had Mbappe been available since the start of this season, the lack of Karim Benzema would have been well covered. Maybe we'll miss Karim Benzema for an entire season unless Mbappe joins Real Madrid this season.

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Quote from: borovichok on August 03, 2023, 11:06:47 PM

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It is undeniable that Real Madrid really needs a new striker who is very capable and competent to replace Benzema. With the current squad, I admit that RealMadrid will not be able to survive in the UCL. UCL includes many big clubs which this season they have really started quite well with their respective squad arrangements. However, it seems that Real Madrid is still not optimal. They are not so strong anymore up front, even though that is their spear of attack. Indeed, conditions were very different when Benzema started getting injured and even now he has moved. front line realmadrid really decreased.

That's why they need Mbappe to be the most appropriate replacement for Benzema. If this happens, then Real Madrid will really get up and go strong again.

Benzema departure is hugh loss for Real Madrid, however they got some backup players that would try their best to suit in. Real Madrid maintains Kylian Mbappe as their ultimate transfer target, and they have everything they need to sign him, even if it means waiting one season before eventually signing him, because they have been waiting for this imperative talent for years. Real Madrid will absolutely survive this season without Kylian Mbappe, they have been successful for years, even when Zinedine Zidane departed, they survived, even when their best player, Cristiano Ronaldo left, Los Blancos still survived, we all know that Surviving means winning.

Actually, the loss Benzema can be minimized if Madrid can find the right replacement but so far there is still no candidate who can really be said to be worthy of a replacement.
Saying Mbappe is also actually still fifty-fifty because there is still no statement from Madrid about this because seeing the overall news about Mbappe and Madrid is only based on speculation where they really want Mbappe in the previous season but at this time no one can really say that Madrid is also pursuing Mbappe directly because they also do not give any statement and see the situation while waiting to bring Mbappe at a cheaper price.

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Quote from: zuzie on August 03, 2023, 11:30:21 AM

This is a new debut for Jude Bellingham in Madrid, because it is still in a friendly match coach Carlo Ancelotti trying to find the right position for him, Ancelotti has made several game options throughout pre-season to find the maximum performance from all players. However, this defeat will see Ancelotti return to make more correcting in his first team before LaLiga starts

If you see potential that is quite right for Bellingham's position, it is an attacking midfielder who is believed to be a player who will fill Luka Modric place next season. Yes, ancelotti tried several formation changes in order to find the ideal position for their new players but in the last two matches they suffered defeats which resulted in the testing of the new formation failing to reap success. And most likely 4-3-3 is the ideal formation that has integrated with player Real Madrid.

The defeat in the last two matches has indeed made Real Madrid look like it wasn't quite ready to start an official match when La Liga started. Ancelotti still has time to find the best strategy to use this season. But my assessment is that they need a goalscorer who is more successful like Mbappe.

Ancelotti should have tried a 4-3-3 formation but looking at the friendlies he is still trying to create something new with a 4-1-2-1-2 which although it looks quite similar but of course it is different.
The last 2 friendlies against Barcelona and Juventus should be an important reference for Madrid because Madrid's defence is a mess and a little confused not only that the coating is also equally bad in the formation given which leads to poor finishing and it is indeed evident when looking at the statistics in the 2 friendlies against Barcelona and Madrid they made 63 shots and only on target 13. Worse than 63 shots and 13 on target only 1 goal they created and this indicates that Madrid's attacking line is not okay.

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Quote from: lalabotax on August 03, 2023, 07:55:21 PM

That's why they need Mbappe to be the most appropriate replacement for Benzema. If this happens, then Real Madrid will really get up and go strong again.

But unfortunately, Kylian Mbappe's certainty to Real Madrid still hasn't shown a bright spot, and this is still a hot debate so far.
Of course, Real Madrid needs a sharp striker like Mbappe and for that Real Madrid must be able to convince PSG to release the striker with the value proposed by Real Madrid if the move cannot be carried out this season, it is very likely that it will affect their attack power, especially in the champions league match because they will face strong teams.
Letting go of Benzema probably won't be a problem for Madrid as he is no longer young and injuries have also been quite annoying on his performances and if they can find a better replacement or at least until they can finally get Mbappe, the current striker must be able to prove himself as a reliable striker otherwise, Real Madrid will be in trouble due to the failure of their strikers to score goals.
Carlo Ancelotti as a very experienced coach will certainly try to find a solution in his team, especially this will be his last season at Real Madrid, of course, he will make a sweet farewell to this club by awarding the title.

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Quote from: Velvet78 on August 03, 2023, 06:26:23 PM

Vitor Roque isn't joining Barcelona this summer. There is already an agreement for him between sides but the transfer is going to be completed officially next summer. Besides technically Roque is a centre-forward but of course he can play as left or right winger when there is need. But the situation is like I explained now.

Maybe we won't even see Barcelona bringing someone to fill Dembele's void this summer. They might want to use the other players available in the squad who can play there as I said. But if they won't have issues with FFP I think they should bring someone.

Victor Roque can replace Dembele's role but it still takes quite a long time and at least Barcelona don't need to be confused because there is still Ansu Fati or Raphinha who can fill that position. On the other hand, it is likely that they will not add any more players to that position and if I'm not mistaken the money from selling Dembele will be allocated in part to be able to bring in Joao Cancelo from Manchester City. I think Barcelona will get Joao Cancelo easily as long as the fee offered is suitable, especially since the winter, Joao Cancelo's relationship with Pep Guardiola has been less harmonious, making his chances of leaving even greater.

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Quote from: borovichok on August 03, 2023, 11:06:47 PM

Quote from: lalabotax on August 03, 2023, 07:55:21 PM

It is undeniable that Real Madrid really needs a new striker who is very capable and competent to replace Benzema. With the current squad, I admit that RealMadrid will not be able to survive in the UCL. UCL includes many big clubs which this season they have really started quite well with their respective squad arrangements. However, it seems that Real Madrid is still not optimal. They are not so strong anymore up front, even though that is their spear of attack. Indeed, conditions were very different when Benzema started getting injured and even now he has moved. front line realmadrid really decreased.

That's why they need Mbappe to be the most appropriate replacement for Benzema. If this happens, then Real Madrid will really get up and go strong again.

Benzema departure is hugh loss for Real Madrid, however they got some backup players that would try their best to suit in. Real Madrid maintains Kylian Mbappe as their ultimate transfer target, and they have everything they need to sign him, even if it means waiting one season before eventually signing him, because they have been waiting for this imperative talent for years. Real Madrid will absolutely survive this season without Kylian Mbappe, they have been successful for years, even when Zinedine Zidane departed, they survived, even when their best player, Cristiano Ronaldo left, Los Blancos still survived, we all know that Surviving means winning.

@borovichox Real Madrid this season has to do more then just survive because last season they didn’t win the La Liga or the champions league hence their fan’s won’t be happy if they don’t win either of the two this season. Also coming back to Mbappe I’ll stick to my previous statement i.e. Real Madrid will make a very small bid for him towards the end of the window which will be most likely accepted by PSG as they’re not keen to lose Mbappe for free.

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Quote from: lalabotax on August 03, 2023, 07:55:21 PM

It is undeniable that Real Madrid really needs a new striker who is very capable and competent to replace Benzema. With the current squad, I admit that RealMadrid will not be able to survive in the UCL. UCL includes many big clubs which this season they have really started quite well with their respective squad arrangements. However, it seems that Real Madrid is still not optimal. They are not so strong anymore up front, even though that is their spear of attack. Indeed, conditions were very different when Benzema started getting injured and even now he has moved. front line realmadrid really decreased.

That's why they need Mbappe to be the most appropriate replacement for Benzema. If this happens, then Real Madrid will really get up and go strong again.

Benzema departure is hugh loss for Real Madrid, however they got some backup players that would try their best to suit in. Real Madrid maintains Kylian Mbappe as their ultimate transfer target, and they have everything they need to sign him, even if it means waiting one season before eventually signing him, because they have been waiting for this imperative talent for years. Real Madrid will absolutely survive this season without Kylian Mbappe, they have been successful for years, even when Zinedine Zidane departed, they survived, even when their best player, Cristiano Ronaldo left, Los Blancos still survived, we all know that Surviving means winning.

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Quote from: Leviathan.007 on August 03, 2023, 05:44:15 PM

Whenever I see the recent matches from Real Madrid I can see and feel the empty place of Benzema in this team because after he left the team they couldn't hire a good striker to fill his place and Real Madrid could have had much better performance in the recent games we saw if they had a striker like Mbappe in their team.
That's why Ancelotti had to put some players to helping the forwards ad attacking like setting Jude Bellingham is a good example of it.

It is undeniable that Real Madrid really needs a new striker who is very capable and competent to replace Benzema. With the current squad, I admit that RealMadrid will not be able to survive in the UCL. UCL includes many big clubs which this season they have really started quite well with their respective squad arrangements. However, it seems that Real Madrid is still not optimal. They are not so strong anymore up front, even though that is their spear of attack. Indeed, conditions were very different when Benzema started getting injured and even now he has moved. front line realmadrid really decreased.

That's why they need Mbappe to be the most appropriate replacement for Benzema. If this happens, then Real Madrid will really get up and go strong again.

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Quote from: shogun47 on August 03, 2023, 07:05:35 PM

I think Real Madrid would have less problems to find a new striker if they already had the answer to the back and forth with Mbappe. Any other striker knows about the risk to go to Real Madrid when it is still possible that Mbappe will come as well because it is obvious what that means for any other striker. It means sitting on the bench. But it can still take four more weeks until the final answer will be given to the whole story around Mbappe. He would fit very well into the team with Vinicius Junior as that would be the highest speed attacking duo in soccer I guess. Though there is a risk that Real Madrid starts into the new season with a new top striker. I think that is what Ancelotti is also afraid of.

On the contrary, in this situation, I would say that only Real Madrid has complete clarity on the issue with Mbappe, unlike other parties, including even the current club player Paris Saint Germain. Only Florentino Perez and company really know whether Mbappe will move to Real Madrid this season or as a free agent next season. Therefore, we can say that Real Madrid to some extent creates problems and ambiguity for itself in this matter.

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Quote from: Leviathan.007 on August 03, 2023, 05:44:15 PM

Whenever I see the recent matches from Real Madrid I can see and feel the empty place of Benzema in this team because after he left the team they couldn't hire a good striker to fill his place and Real Madrid could have had much better performance in the recent games we saw if they had a striker like Mbappe in their team.
That's why Ancelotti had to put some players to helping the forwards ad attacking like setting Jude Bellingham is a good example of it.

Until now, Ancelotti has still had trouble finding replacement players like Benzema, so this is what makes it difficult for Real Madrid to get a win like what happened when they fought Juventus yesterday. Hopefully, in the upcoming league, Real Madrid will be ready and able to compete with other teams and climb into the top five positions at the top of the standings.

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The reason why Real Madrid lose against Juventus is Real Madrid use a strategy where it depend on Bellingham as an attacking midfielder. They're more comfortable when the midfielder backing up other midfielder and working together.

But it's clear there are so many chances in Real Madrid, but their strikers weren't able to maximize it.

This is a new debut for Jude Bellingham in Madrid, because it is still in a friendly match coach Carlo Ancelotti trying to find the right position for him, Ancelotti has made several game options throughout pre-season to find the maximum performance from all players. However, this defeat will see Ancelotti return to make more correcting in his first team before LaLiga starts

Ancelotti has tended to play Jude Bellingham as an attacking midfielder in his last 4 pre-season games. Bellingham plays well in that position where he can help Real Madrid build up attacks. Real Madrid won 2 of their 4 pre-season matches against Milan and Manchester United, but Real Madrid lost their last 2 matches against Barcelona and Juventus.

Of course Ancelotti really has to evaluate his team's performance after 4 pre-season games, obviously he still has time to do so before the league starts on the 13th of August. On the other hand Real Madrid really need a great striker to help them win games, that is one of the most important things that Ancelotti has to focus on for his team.

Whenever I see the recent matches from Real Madrid I can see and feel the empty place of Benzema in this team because after he left the team they couldn't hire a good striker to fill his place and Real Madrid could have had much better performance in the recent games we saw if they had a striker like Mbappe in their team.
That's why Ancelotti had to put some players to helping the forwards ad attacking like setting Jude Bellingham is a good example of it.

Karim Benzema's goal numbers for Real Madrid since Cristiano Ronaldo left the Spanish club speaks volume of how important he's been for the club for the past five seasons and would greatly be missed if Madrid fails to find a good replacement for the Frenchman before the end of the summer transfer window.
Kylian Mbappe who's been in the news for over two months about his reported interest to play for Madrid doesn't look like a player who would join Madrid this summer considering the conflicting decisions he's having with PSG. That being said, Madrid must find his replacement if they truly want to do well next season

I think Real Madrid would have less problems to find a new striker if they already had the answer to the back and forth with Mbappe. Any other striker knows about the risk to go to Real Madrid when it is still possible that Mbappe will come as well because it is obvious what that means for any other striker. It means sitting on the bench.

But it can still take four more weeks until the final answer will be given to the whole story around Mbappe. He would fit very well into the team with Vinicius Junior as that would be the highest speed attacking duo in soccer I guess. Though there is a risk that Real Madrid starts into the new season with a new top striker. I think that is what Ancelotti is also afraid of.

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Dembele signing hasn't still been completed by PSG but it is close to be finalized. As far as I know they have still managed to agree for his release clause worth 50 million euros. Barcelona are waiting on this transfer to be completed officially as soon as possible. Because they have other plans after that.

Xavi was still feeling disappointed with the decision being made by dembele but the main problem is now if dembele has been choosing to leave from the club to join in the PSG. Barcelona can do nothing as dembele has asked permission to the club directly to let him leave to the PSG.
Dembele's transfer was still in the process but it will be completed very soon. You shall not feel worry about that. Dembele's transfer will be completed as soon as possible. Barcelona gonna announce vitor roque as a replacement for dembele. The problem if vitor may not able to adapt to the club easily. It needs time for him unlike dembele which has been playing in barcelona for many years.

https://theathletic.com/4738317/2023/08/02/barcelona-ousmane-dembele-transfer-psg/

Vitor Roque isn't joining Barcelona this summer. There is already an agreement for him between sides but the transfer is going to be completed officially next summer. Besides technically Roque is a centre-forward but of course he can play as left or right winger when there is need. But the situation is like I explained now.

Not for now, but maybe later. Romano has been officially announcing if dembele already pass all of process and he will be doing medical test as soon as possible. The fact that if barcelona may need to get a replacement for dembele as soon as possible.
I think that barcelona may be trying to complete vitor's transfer as soon as possible after dembele leaves from the club very soon. Vitor is very close to the barclonce. I expect him to come as soon as possible. Barcelona may able to use money raised from selling dembele to get him.

Quote from: Velvet78 on August 03, 2023, 06:26:23 PM

Maybe we won't even see Barcelona bringing someone to fill Dembele's void this summer. They might want to use the other players available in the squad who can play there as I said. But if they won't have issues with FFP I think they should bring someone.

Im not sure about that but i kinda feel if barcelona will still get him. Forbes has been also releasing a news regarding him. Barcelona shall find a replacement for dembele as soon as possible.
I think that vitor is a good one for that.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/08/02/fc-barcelona-could-incorporate-vitor-roque-now-as-player-wants-summer-switch---but-on-one-condition/?sh=23195f3d5772

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Quote from: harapan on August 03, 2023, 04:59:15 PM

Your analysis of the game and football is top tier, Real Madrid never planned to let Benzema leave but as he wanted, they couldn't say no to tie him down. If well considered he has impacted majorly for Real Madrid. He should hold the position of the third Real Madrid highest goal scorer after Ronaldo and Raul.

Actually, Real Madrid planned on letting Benzema go. They didn't try to persuade him, they didn't offer him a new deal. A good number of the Madrid fans wanted him gone. They say he's old, slow, and finished. They blamed him for the loss against City, they also blamed him for the league loss. They said he has declined and could no longer play for Madrid.

The mistake Madrid made was thinking getting Mbappe would be easy. They knew PSG won't want to lose Mbappe for free so they'll sell him this summer for a lower fee. They believed they would get Mbappe to replace Benzema.

At this point, Mbappe is not all Madrid needs right now. The defense is in chaos and the midfield is not creative enough. A midfield of Camavinga, Bellingham, Valverde, and Tchouameni is not a creative midfield I'm afraid. They may win games but when they meet teams that are very compact in defense they won't be able to penetrate. That's exactly what happened against Barcelona and Juventus in thepre-seasonss.
Right now the only creative players for Madrid is Vinicius. If he can be kept quiet then Madrid is toothless.

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Quote from: shinratensei_ on August 03, 2023, 05:17:46 AM

Quote from: Velvet78 on August 03, 2023, 04:53:13 AM

Dembele signing hasn't still been completed by PSG but it is close to be finalized. As far as I know they have still managed to agree for his release clause worth 50 million euros. Barcelona are waiting on this transfer to be completed officially as soon as possible. Because they have other plans after that.

Xavi was still feeling disappointed with the decision being made by dembele but the main problem is now if dembele has been choosing to leave from the club to join in the PSG. Barcelona can do nothing as dembele has asked permission to the club directly to let him leave to the PSG.
Dembele's transfer was still in the process but it will be completed very soon. You shall not feel worry about that. Dembele's transfer will be completed as soon as possible. Barcelona gonna announce vitor roque as a replacement for dembele. The problem if vitor may not able to adapt to the club easily. It needs time for him unlike dembele which has been playing in barcelona for many years.

https://theathletic.com/4738317/2023/08/02/barcelona-ousmane-dembele-transfer-psg/

Vitor Roque isn't joining Barcelona this summer. There is already an agreement for him between sides but the transfer is going to be completed officially next summer. Besides technically Roque is a centre-forward but of course he can play as left or right winger when there is need. But the situation is like I explained now.

Maybe we won't even see Barcelona bringing someone to fill Dembele's void this summer. They might want to use the other players available in the squad who can play there as I said. But if they won't have issues with FFP I think they should bring someone.

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The reason why Real Madrid lose against Juventus is Real Madrid use a strategy where it depend on Bellingham as an attacking midfielder. They're more comfortable when the midfielder backing up other midfielder and working together.

But it's clear there are so many chances in Real Madrid, but their strikers weren't able to maximize it.

This is a new debut for Jude Bellingham in Madrid, because it is still in a friendly match coach Carlo Ancelotti trying to find the right position for him, Ancelotti has made several game options throughout pre-season to find the maximum performance from all players. However, this defeat will see Ancelotti return to make more correcting in his first team before LaLiga starts

Ancelotti has tended to play Jude Bellingham as an attacking midfielder in his last 4 pre-season games. Bellingham plays well in that position where he can help Real Madrid build up attacks. Real Madrid won 2 of their 4 pre-season matches against Milan and Manchester United, but Real Madrid lost their last 2 matches against Barcelona and Juventus.

Of course Ancelotti really has to evaluate his team's performance after 4 pre-season games, obviously he still has time to do so before the league starts on the 13th of August. On the other hand Real Madrid really need a great striker to help them win games, that is one of the most important things that Ancelotti has to focus on for his team.

Whenever I see the recent matches from Real Madrid I can see and feel the empty place of Benzema in this team because after he left the team they couldn't hire a good striker to fill his place and Real Madrid could have had much better performance in the recent games we saw if they had a striker like Mbappe in their team.
That's why Ancelotti had to put some players to helping the forwards ad attacking like setting Jude Bellingham is a good example of it.

Karim Benzema's goal numbers for Real Madrid since Cristiano Ronaldo left the Spanish club speaks volume of how important he's been for the club for the past five seasons and would greatly be missed if Madrid fails to find a good replacement for the Frenchman before the end of the summer transfer window.
Kylian Mbappe who's been in the news for over two months about his reported interest to play for Madrid doesn't look like a player who would join Madrid this summer considering the conflicting decisions he's having with PSG. That being said, Madrid must find his replacement if they truly want to do well next season

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