Real Madrid fans experienced a difficult night at the Riyadh Metropolitano Stadium after the team suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat to neighbors Atlético Madrid in the capital derby. The devastating loss sparked a wave of anger within the walls of the Santiago Bernabéu, with fans expressing deep dissatisfaction with the disappointing performance, particularly as the team failed to display the slightest level of seriousness and focus.
Discussion of the necessary changes following the heavy defeat became a major topic in the sports media, as reflected clearly in the statements of former Real Madrid star Guti, who did not hesitate to express his opinion on the players bearing much of the responsibility for this loss.
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Guti demanded that Xabi Alonso remove two disastrous players from the squad if the coach wants to rectify the situation before things worsen this season. The Real Madrid legend focused his remarks on the two poor performers who played pivotal roles in the heavy defeat.
One of the players Guti criticized most harshly was French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, whom the Real Madrid legend considered a player needing to be re-evaluated in the coming period. Guti emphasized that Real Madrid requires a top-class midfielder like Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos, whose leadership and technical balance have been hallmarks of the Real Madrid midfield in recent years.
The second player Guti mentioned was Raúl Asensio, the young defender still struggling to adapt to the high defensive demands of Real Madrid. Guti explained that Asensio lacks many of the defensive qualities necessary to be a reliable player in the Real Madrid squad. According to him, a loan move might be the best solution for the moment.
Guti indicated that loaning Asensio to a club offering more consistent opportunities would be extremely beneficial for gaining the necessary experience. The young defender needs to hone his skills in competitive matches before being reinstated in the first team. Without this move, Asensio will remain unable to handle the pressures of playing for Real Madrid, something Guti believes is unsustainable at this stage.
There is no doubt that the Santiago Bernabéu is eagerly awaiting changes that could transform the team’s performance. With pressure still on the coach following the heavy defeat to Atlético Madrid, it will be interesting to see how things unfold in the coming period, especially if the required adjustments do not bear fruit in the upcoming matches.
