Category: Player Analysis
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Transfer Talk: Aurélien Tchouaméni – Is the Frenchman the long-term heir to Casemiro?
For a long time, Real Madrid have relied on their highly successful midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro. However, they are not getting any younger, as all of them are aged 30 or above (Modric is 36 and Kroos is 32). So, the time has come for Los Blancos to look to…
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Under the microscope: Antonio Rüdiger – How will the German improve Real Madrid’s defence?
Having missed out on Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s summer plans for strengthening their attack have taken a big blow. But that may not be the case for their backline. Antonio Rüdiger is set to leave Chelsea this summer after he decided not to renew his contract. The Real Madrid club president, Florentino Perez, will look for…
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Under the microscope: Kylian Mbappe – How will the Frenchman fit in at Real Madrid?
Barring a miracle, Kylian Mbappe is all set to join Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer. The team will most likely announce it after the Champions League final on 28th May. Not since Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing will there be a bigger statement signing, not just for Los Blancos, but across the football world.…
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Transfer Talk: Can Serge Gnabry be the ‘right’ winger for Real Madrid?
Serge Gnabry has grown into one of the most versatile players at his position since joining Bayern Munich in 2017. He has recently been linked with a move to Real Madrid as contract negotiations with Bayern Munich have stalled. Gnabry has developed into a fine player at Bayern Munich. In this period, the former Arsenal…
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Under the microscope: Should Carlo Ancelotti use a four-man midfield more often?
Carlo Ancelotti experimented with a four-man midfield for a couple of games in the LaLiga this season due to injuries to their players upfront. Real Madrid is a team that does not like changes, especially the formational and tactical ones. Everyone is used to watching the trio of Casemiro, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric. But with…
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Under the microscope: Valverde & Camavinga – The future of Real Madrid’s midfield
Real Madrid assembled one of the greatest midfields of all time for the last seven to eight years. Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro have been three of the best players in their respective roles, winning three consecutive Champions Leagues while perfectly complementing their roles and assisting so many other players in the squad. They…
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Under the microscope: Are Real Madrid overly reliant on Karim Benzema for goals?
Over recent seasons, Real Madrid have become far too reliant on Karim Benzema for goals, and the other forward players at the club haven’t been contributing enough to the cause. Real Madrid’s 0-4 defeat to Barcelona in the El Clasico on Sunday demonstrated that without Karim Benzema, Los Blancos are in desperate need of revitalizing their attack. Carlo…
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Under the microscope: How Vinicius Junior’s form has helped Real Madrid this season
Vinicius Jr. has been a revelation for Real Madrid in the 2021/22 season, producing world-class displays and match-winning moments. After three promising seasons of dribbling and effort, Vini has put his finishing woes behind him and has been one of the most impressive attacking players in European football over the first couple of months of…
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Under the microscope: Luka Modric’s longevity helping Real Madrid pass their Champions League test
Real Madrid completed a huge comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 clash. Real Madrid were down 0-2 on aggregate at the end of the first half of the second leg, but a Karim Benzema hat-trick in the second half helped Madrid knock PSG out of the tournament. Apart from Benzema, it…
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Under the microscope: Can Noussair Mazraoui be Real Madrid’s long-term solution for their right-back woes?
Real Madrid could be in the market for a new right-back in the summer 2022 transfer window. Although they have one of the best right-backs in the world in Dani Carvajal, recurring injuries this year have made the Spanish international difficult to rely on. Given their backup option is a right-winger in Lucas Vazquez, Madrid…