Real Madrid has closed the year with a resounding victory over Sevilla FC at Santiago Bernabéu, earning three valuable points and leaving a good impression. Despite the excellent team performance, there were details that didn't go unnoticed by analysts and fans. One of them is the controversial statement by Tomás Roncero, who made it clear that a player might be on the chopping block.
The Victory against Sevilla
Real Madrid secured a more than convincing victory against Sevilla, a team that was never a match for the whites in this case. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a stunning goal that proved his adaptation to the club.
With this goal, the French forward continues to prove he's one of the pillars of the team. The game, which was quickly solved, allowed Madridists to enjoy a good show and end the year with a big smile.
Mbappé's Figure and Criticism toward Others
Although the victory was celebrated, Tomás Roncero's words drew attention. The journalist was delighted with Mbappé's performance, but didn't hesitate to criticize some Real Madrid players. One of them was Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Roncero claimed that Raúl Asencio, who hasn't been a starter in many matches, is performing better than the Frenchman. This statement came after a defensive action by Tchouaméni in which he wasn't up to par, according to the journalist.
Courtois's Situation
Another point that caused controversy was Thibaut Courtois's performance. Although the Belgian goalkeeper didn't have a disastrous match, it was evident that he's not at the same level as last season.
Antonio Romero, a commentator on Cadena SER, mentioned that the Belgian wasn't at his best. This situation raises doubts about whether Real Madrid should make adjustments to the team in the short term.
Praise for Fede Valverde and Mbappé
On the other hand, the praise didn't stop for the players who excelled in the match. Fede Valverde, with his powerful shot, once again showcased his quality and scored an impressive goal. Álvaro Benito didn't hesitate to compare it to a missile, making it clear that the Uruguayan remains essential to the team.
Additionally, Benito highlighted Mbappé's improvement, who seems to have regained his best form. The former Madrid player emphasized the quality of Brahim Díaz's goal and the control the forward showed, starting to resemble the Mbappé that dazzled the world in 2022.