La Liga 2024/25

[giorno]

and a new manager to begin with

that's been a given from the moment Xabi stayed put in Leverkusen for another season. Even if the usual plot armor kicks in and we win the CL, I expect Xabi to be our manager next season

 

[MrWilliams]

Xabi will be Madrid’s manager next season. I just hope for Carlo’s sake he can leave on a high with a trophy win.

The stars are aligning for an Atletico league title but the UCL and CdR are still up for grabs.

 

[RG77]

Xabi will be Madrid’s manager next season. I just hope for Carlo’s sake he can leave on a high with a trophy win.

The stars are aligning for an Atletico league title but the UCL and CdR are still up for grabs.

I don’t think we’ve won a single big game this season. Drew against Atletico, spanked by Barca twice, lost against Liverpool and Milan. Even lost to Lille come to think of it. I’d argue the league title is more likely given the inconsistency of Barca than the CL or CdR.

Carlo got dealt a poor hand with the squad assembly. Three left wingers, no replacement for Kroos and a broken defense. But some of his choices are self-inflicted tbh.

 

[romufc]

I don’t think we’ve won a single big game this season. Drew against Atletico, spanked by Barca twice, lost against Liverpool and Milan. Even lost to Lille come to think of it. I’d argue the league title is more likely given the inconsistency of Barca than the CL or CdR.

Carlo got dealt a poor hand with the squad assembly. Three left wingers, no replacement for Kroos and a broken defense. But some of his choices are self-inflicted tbh.

The problem with Real Madrid is they were too focused on Mbappe and forgot the rest of the squad in the summer. Madrid have been needing a RB for a while now.

The succession planning for losing Kroos and Modric has been very poor too. I understand that Cammavinga and Tchouameni were bought in for that but they are not at the level.

Interesting to see what they do in the summer, looking from the outside they need to balance the squad. They definitely need a CB and RB, I know fans will say Asencio is good but they need more. Alaba is never fit, Militao out for the season will come back.

 

[GatoLoco]

I don’t think we’ve won a single big game this season. Drew against Atletico, spanked by Barca twice, lost against Liverpool and Milan. Even lost to Lille come to think of it. I’d argue the league title is more likely given the inconsistency of Barca than the CL or CdR.

Carlo got dealt a poor hand with the squad assembly. Three left wingers, no replacement for Kroos and a broken defense. But some of his choices are self-inflicted tbh.

So true.

 

[RG77]

The problem with Real Madrid is they were too focused on Mbappe and forgot the rest of the squad in the summer. Madrid have been needing a RB for a while now.

The succession planning for losing Kroos and Modric has been very poor too. I understand that Cammavinga and Tchouameni were bought in for that but they are not at the level.

Interesting to see what they do in the summer, looking from the outside they need to balance the squad. They definitely need a CB and RB, I know fans will say Asencio is good but they need more. Alaba is never fit, Militao out for the season will come back.

Pretty much, unfortunate Carvajal got injured and accelerated our need for a RB. Asencio is still an unknown quantity. Though at this point in time very much a better option than Tchouameni.

Every midfield after Kroos-Modric was going to be a downgrade so I can’t fault the club much with that one. But it is clear we need someone in midfield.

 

[Marvin look out]

So true.

If they count Athletic and Milan as big games then Atalanta and Dortmund are missing.

 

[Bosnian_fan]

Problem is Tchouameni and Camavinga where never adequate replacements for neither Modrić nor Kroos. It would be enough to watch them once to realize.

 

[2 man midfield]

Problem is Tchouameni and Camavinga where never adequate replacements for neither Modrić nor Kroos. It would be enough to watch them once to realize.

When they were signed everyone was salivating, saying they’d sorted their midfield for another decade.

 

[Bosnian_fan]

When they were signed everyone was salivating, saying they’d sorted their midfield for another decade.

I am not denying that, but realistically, you don't sign Gattuso to replace Pirlo, for lack of better comparison.

They may both turn to be solid players with time, but neither is capable of playmaking and dictating.

Whatever combination of current midfielders Real Madrid use, including Bellingham and Valverde, it is painfully obvious they need to add players who are much more ball friendly to the mix.

 

[GatoLoco]

 

[Acheron]

Problem is Tchouameni and Camavinga where never adequate replacements for neither Modrić nor Kroos. It would be enough to watch them once to realize.

They're good players and I was particularly excited about Camavinga coming as a sub on the Champions League. Either way there was plenty of time to reinforce the team and bring players who could take over from Kroos and Modric instead of solely focusing in signing Mbappe.

 

[giorno]

Problem is Tchouameni and Camavinga where never adequate replacements for neither Modrić nor Kroos. It would be enough to watch them once to realize.

Camavinga has a similar skillset to Modric, but he just turned 22 - he's still very young for a midfielder - and Tchouameni is one of the closest comparisons to Kroos out there in terms of skillset and playing style. He's just crap, unfortunately

We signed the "right players" in terms of skillset, just the wrong players in terms of age profile and level. Tbf I figure the club thought we'd get another year out of Kroos, which would have given Cama another year to grow...

 

[Tallis]

ouameni is one of the closest comparisons to Kroos out there in terms of skillset and playing style. He's just crap, unfortunately

We signed the "right players" in terms of skillset, just the wrong players in terms of age profile and level. Tbf I figu

You guys should have signed Zubimendi. I think that would bring the best out of that MF.

 

[Iker Quesadillas]

We signed the "right players" in terms of skillset, just the wrong players in terms of age profile and level.

Got addicted to hypertoddlerification.

 

[Calidad]

Problem is Tchouameni and Camavinga where never adequate replacements for neither Modrić nor Kroos. It would be enough to watch them once to realize.

Don’t really get this narrative regarding Camavinga. He’s actually been very good this season despite injuries disrupting his rhythm slightly. If he could add a couple of goals to his game, you have a complete midfielder. Tchouameni has overall been disappointing after initially starting his time at Madrid very well.

Who do you replace Kroos and Modric with out of interest?

 

[Iker Quesadillas]

I'm guessing 'adequate' in the sense of 'like for like'. Most of RM's midfielders have performed well on an individual level, the issue is putting them together on the pitch.

At the same time I think the problem is overstated. Real Madrid have taken horrendous beatings from Barcelona with Modric, Kroos, Casemiro, etc.