Category: Player Analysis
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Transfer Analysis: Why are Real Madrid so keen on Dortmund’s other teenage sensation?
Real Madrid are building a young side that could guarantee them success in the long run. Carlo Ancelotti has a lot of experience in his defensive line, but his midfield and attack are filled with a lot of young players. These players have performed well, and Los Blancos are now on the hunt for such…
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Under the microscope: How Camavinga’s cameos have allowed Ancelotti to rest his key midfielders
Eduardo Camavinga is another young midfield prospect in the Real Madrid squad. The 19-year-old made the move to Los Blancos from Rennes in 2021. Carlo Ancelotti gave him some gametime and the midfielder made 36 appearances combined in the LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League. These included 14 starts and the players scored two goals,…
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Analysis: Would Milan Skriniar improve the Real Madrid team?
Real Madrid are the only team in the top-five leagues to start the season with a 100% record. The defending LaLiga champions have won their first six games of the season and are looking to secure their 36th league title. The Los Blancos had a decent transfer window in which they purchased Aurelien Tchouameni and…
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Under the microscope: Tchouameni proving to be the perfect replacement for Casemiro?
Aurelien Tchouameni was Real Madrid’s marquee signing in the summer. The club paid €80 million for the 22-year-old French midfielder. The deal could go up to €100 million due to add-ons. After winning the LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League titles in the 2021/22 season, Real Madrid decided to strengthen only a few areas in…
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Under the microscope: How Toni Kroos’ form is key to Real Madrid’s unbeaten start
Real Madrid will be happy with the kind of start they have got in the LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have made a strong start to their title defence season, with a perfect record in both competitions. One of the biggest reasons behind his team’s successful start is the improvement in…
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Under the microscope: Is Ancelotti getting it wrong by not picking player impressing from the bench?
Dani Ceballos made the switch to Real Madrid from Real Betis in 2017. Since his move to the Spanish capital, the 26-year-old midfielder has failed to cement his place in Real Madrid’s starting 11. He spent a couple of loan spells at Arsenal, and that was the turning point in his career. He spent the…
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Under the microscope: Federico Valverde – Is the midfielder finally settling into his new attacking role under Ancelotti?
Federico Valverde has been a part of Real Madrid’s squad since 2017. He was loaned out in his first season to Deportivo La Coruna. Since his return from the loan spell, Valverde has been a part of the first team and has made a few appearances every season. He is a central midfielder and was…
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Under the microscope: Is the full-backs rotation policy working for Carlo Ancelotti?
Real Madrid made a perfect start in the LaLiga 2022/23 season after winning their first three games. They look to defend their title against a rebuilt Barcelona side. Carlo Ancelotti made a few signings in the summer, but none of them were made in the full-back positions. He is relying on his present full-backs and,…
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Under the microscope: How Antonio Rüdiger is settling into Real Madrid’s defence
Real Madrid made some crucial signings in the summer. One of the biggest names that arrived at the Bernabeu was the German international defender, Antonio Rüdiger. He is regarded as one of the best active defenders. The 29-year-old spent five years at Chelsea before joining Madrid and won two European titles: the UEFA Champions League…
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Under the microscope: How will Tchouameni fuel up the midfield after Casemiro’s departure?
Real Madrid signed the 22-year-old French midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni, from Monaco. He was brought in as a future prospect so that he could learn tricks and tips from the midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Casemiro. The surprising departure of Casemiro has changed the dynamic of Real Madrid’s midfield, and Tchouameni has been…