Real Madrid went with rotations against Villarreal in a key LaLiga match. Carlo Ancelotti opted for his gala line-up with some strategic rotations. The victory came with a convincing 1-2, in which Kylian Mbappé was the big star.
Kylian Mbappé scored a brace and made it clear that he remains the decisive man in Real Madrid's attack. Vinícius came on in the second half, but his impact was less than expected. Luka Modric also appeared after the break and managed to bring some calm to the midfield.
Kylian Mbappé Makes the Difference at Real Madrid
Mbappé's performance was once again decisive and overshadowed some of his teammates. His speed and finishing ability made the difference from the first minute. Ancelotti seems to have a clear idea of who should lead the final stretch of the season.
In contrast, there were footballers who did not take the opportunity to shine in a match of this caliber. The Italian coach's decisions hint at who is part of his project and who might be left out.
A Player Under Scrutiny After Kylian Mbappé's Outburst
One of the big losers in the match against Villarreal was one of Real Madrid's young prospects. His performance was very discreet, to the point of receiving reproaches during the match. There are doubts about his performance within the squad, and the situation seems unsustainable.
The trigger was an outburst from Mbappé, who did not hesitate to show his frustration with him on the field. The lack of confidence is evident, and Carlo Ancelotti is giving him fewer and fewer minutes.
Arda Güler, Lacking Confidence and Almost Out
The player under scrutiny is none other than Arda Güler, who still hasn't found his place at Real Madrid. His performance has been far from expectations, and Mbappé's outburst was just a reflection of the atmosphere in the locker room.
Ancelotti has lost faith in him and barely gives him minutes in important matches. The young Turkish talent seems destined to leave in the summer, as his role in the team is practically nonexistent.
Certain Departure in the Next Transfer Market
Everything points to Arda Güler having to seek a new destination in the summer. His progression has completely stalled, and his future at Real Madrid is uncertain.
The club will have to decide whether to sell him or seek a loan to help him regain confidence. The only sure thing is that, with Ancelotti in charge, his role in the team will remain minimal.