Category: Analysis
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Under the microscope: Dani Carvajal – So consistent, yet so underrated
Real Madrid clinched their record-extending 35th LaLiga crown and their 14th UEFA Champions League title. While the likes of Benzema, Vinicius Jr., Modric and Kroos grabbed the headlines, one man who flew under the radar, yet again, was right-back, Dani Carvajal. The Spaniard is closing in on 350 appearances for the club, which he will…
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Under the microscope: Why Real Madrid should ditch Eden Hazard
When Real Madrid signed Eden Hazard from Chelsea in the summer of 2019 for an initial €115 million, it was widely expected that he would be the next superstar Galactico of the team. However, a combination of recurring lengthy injuries and a lethargic attitude has seen him slip down the pecking order in the attacking…
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Under the microscope: Casemiro – The steel of Real Madrid’s midfield
Real Madrid enjoyed a historic campaign last season as they clinched their record-extending 35th La =Liga title and 14th UEFA Champions League crown. Key to Los Blancos was Karim Benzema firing on all cylinders, the development of Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric ageing like fine wine and a rock-solid defence that conceded only 31 goals, the…
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Under the microscope: Ferland Mendy – The underrated Frenchman who performed silently for Real Madrid
When Real Madrid signed Ferland Mendy from Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyon in the summer of 2019, it was due to an unexpected slump in Marcelo’s form in the 2018-19 season. He was expected to challenge the Brazilian left-back and by the end of the third season, he has firmly established himself in the starting…
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Under the microscope: Why Éder Militão deserves a new contract at Real Madrid
When Real Madrid signed Éder Militão from FC Porto in the summer of 2019, he was largely expected to provide competition to Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. However, two seasons later, when the duo left the Santiago Bernabeu, he was good enough to be promoted to a regular starting berth alongside new arrival David Alaba.…
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Under the microscope: Eduardo Camavinga – Assessing the Frenchman’s debut season at Real Madrid
In the summer of 2021, there were many clubs vying for the signature of Stade Rennais’ teenage sensation, Eduardo Camavinga. Ultimately, the French teenager opted for Real Madrid on deadline day. Los Blancos decided to ease him into the squad rather than rushing him. As a result, he played, on average, only 42 minutes per…
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Transfer Talk: Jude Bellingham – Do Real Madrid need the teenage English midfielder?
Real Madrid had a highly successful season last time, winning their 35th LaLiga title and also claiming their 14th European Cup/Champions League crown. Karim Benzema may have aged like fine wine and Vinicius Junior’s productivity may have skyrocketed, but the midfield department also deserves credit. The fabled trio of Casemiro, Kroos and Modric were once…
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Under the microscope: Why Real Madrid are interested in selling Marco Asensio
When Marco Asensio established himself at Real Madrid in 2016-17, greater things were expected of him at the Santiago Bernabeu for years to come. However, an average campaign in 2018-19 was followed by a Cruciate Ligament Rupture in July 2019. The arrival of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes in 2018 and 2019, respectively, pushed Asensio…
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Transfer Talk: Jonathan David – Possible long-term heir to Karim Benzema at Real Madrid
Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus in the summer of 2018, Karim Benzema has picked up the mantle and successfully got the goals for Los Blancos, which led the Madrid-based team to two LaLiga titles and even the UEFA Champions League within just four seasons. However, as world-class as the Frenchman is,…
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Under the microscope: David Alaba’s debut season at Real Madrid
When Real Madrid lost Sergio Ramos to Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer, sold Raphael Varane to Manchester United in the summer of 2021, and the only incoming transfer in the heart of defence was David Alaba from Bayern Munich on a free transfer, few gave them any hope of even competing in the…