In an unpleasant surprise for Real Madrid fans, the Royal Club failed to secure a victory for the second consecutive match, drawing 0-0 with Rayo Vallecano in the twelfth round of La Liga. This draw followed their defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League last week. Despite Real Madrid’s overall dominance of possession, their attacking performance was far from satisfactory, raising serious questions about their ability to return to their usual form in upcoming matches.
A Decline in Attacking Performance
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The disappointing result angered several players, including French star Kylian Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the world’s most dangerous strikers. He expressed his frustration with the lack of attacking support he receives from his teammates, particularly from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior. Despite Vinicius’s exceptional skills, his inconsistent performance and decision-making during the match became a source of concern for Mbappé.
Mbappé’s Anger: “Vinicius Prefers Dribbling to Passing”
According to reports from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Mbappé is extremely frustrated by Vinicius’s frequent tendency to dribble and take personal risks, rather than passing or creating opportunities for Mbappé, who thrives on crosses and precise passes. This style of play, where Vinicius prioritizes showboating over teamwork, greatly annoys the French star and is considered one of the key reasons behind Real Madrid’s declining attacking effectiveness in recent matches.
Will Mbappé Decide to Drop Vinicius?
Given this attacking crisis, Mbappé is seriously considering taking steps to address the situation, including possibly dropping Vinicius from the starting lineup in upcoming matches. Reports indicate that Mbappé has expressed his dissatisfaction with Vinicius’s inconsistent performances recently and may have a strong desire to prioritize more coordinated attacking players who are less inclined toward ineffective dribbling.
