The Movistar, SER, and As analyst, Álvaro Benito, points out Real Madrid's big problem and only spares two players
Álvaro Benito, a former player and now an analyst in various media, hasn't held back when talking about the moment Real Madrid is going through.
After the narrow victory against Athletic Club (1-0 with a goal by Fede Valverde in stoppage time), the former Madrid player left a very clear analysis. In it, only two players are spared this season.
During his intervention in Carrusel Deportivo (Cadena SER), Benito delivered a very direct message: "All Real Madrid players are below their level, except Courtois and Asensio". He added: "Good players are never the problem. The challenge is to convince them of what the collective behavior should be for the team to function as a great one".
Real Madrid's Structural Problem, According to Benito
For Álvaro Benito, the team's major deficit this season has been the interior play."Madrid lacks intermediate players. It has quality at the base, but it fails to make passes inside", he stated.
According to his analysis, the team's play relies too much on outside constructions and long side-to-side movements. This creates one-on-one situations but doesn't generate superiority or break defenses.
The former footballer calls for more risk and vision from the center-backs. "Defenders must dare to make inside passes, that's what really does damage. And what frees up players between the lines," he explained.
Darts at Ancelotti: "Everything Has Been Patches"
In Soccer (Movistar Plus+), Benito also spoke about Carlo Ancelotti's improvisations due to defensive absences. This has forced him to displace pieces like Tchouaméni or Valverde, which has reduced continuity in the midfield.
"Ancelotti has had to constantly put patches. He hasn't been able to count on his three main midfielders for several weeks, and that shows", pointed out the Salamanca native.
With LaLiga almost over and four points behind Barça, the feelings don't convince everyone. Álvaro Benito is clear: "Madrid needs more interior play and less dependence on one-on-one. Individual quality isn't enough".