Real Madrid experienced a tough defeat during their visit to Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal clearly won 3-0. Despite being the favorite team for many, the Whites couldn't compete with the intensity and play of the London team.
The tie, which seemed favorable for Madrid, has become dramatically complicated. In the midst of this nightmare, one player was particularly singled out: Eduardo Camavinga.
Real Madrid's Performance: A Foreseen Disaster
From the start, Arsenal took control of the match. With high pressure and quick ball circulation, the London team's players cornered the Whites. Real Madrid, lacking ideas and disorganized, couldn't find their rhythm.
Despite Thibaut Courtois's great performance, which prevented an even more lopsided score, the defense and midfield showed enormous deficiencies. The game didn't flow, and as the minutes passed, it became evident that Arsenal was far above Madrid.
The goals, although they took time to arrive, weren't surprising. Arsenal was the team creating the most danger, and when the goals finally came, Madrid already seemed lost. But amid all the disaster, one player caught all the attention for his poor performance: Eduardo Camavinga.
Camavinga Under Scrutiny
The French midfielder was one of the most criticized players after the match. Camavinga, who had started instead of Aurélien Tchouaméni, failed to measure up at any point. Most of the criticism focused on his lack of control over the match and his defensive disconnection.
Paco González, on Cadena COPE, expressed his surprise at the level shown by Camavinga: "He's one of the spoiled ones, I don't know what's wrong with him. Since he arrived at Madrid, he's gone downhill." This reflection highlighted the high expectations for Camavinga, who has yet to establish himself as a starter.
Álvaro Benito Analyzes the Lack of Defensive Vocation
Álvaro Benito, former footballer and commentator on Cadena SER, was also very harsh with Camavinga. For Benito, the problem wasn't just the Frenchman's lack of technical precision but also his lack of defensive commitment.
"Look at the return. Neither he nor Tchouaméni have that vocation, Camavinga returns through the middle and doesn't even look at who's attacking at the penalty spot. I don't know... A midfielder has to be in that area."
Benito highlighted that a midfielder must have the ability to read the game more intelligently, anticipating plays. In this sense, Camavinga's performance was especially deficient, as his lack of vigilance left dangerous spaces that Arsenal exploited mercilessly.