In a thrilling match last night, Real Madrid could only manage a single point against Elche after a 2-2 draw in La Liga, maintaining their lead at the top of the table with 32 points. Although Real Madrid remains at the top of the league standings, the gap between them and their arch-rivals Barcelona has narrowed to just one point, with the Catalan side in second place with 31 points.
However, amidst these exciting circumstances, points were not the only topic of discussion in the Real Madrid dressing room after the match. Another worrying issue emerged within the team. Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the performance of his teammate, defender Raúl Asensio, whose recent poor form significantly impacted the team’s performance in the match.
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Asensio’s poor performance is costing the team dearly.
During the match against Elche, the turning point came with the second goal conceded by Real Madrid, which resulted from a direct error by Raúl Asensio. The Spanish defender failed to dispossess an Elche player, allowing the home side to score their second goal past Courtois. Asensio’s naïve defensive error had a significant impact on the course of the match and caused considerable unease in the Real Madrid dressing room.
According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Thibaut Courtois did not hide his anger at his teammate and expressed his dissatisfaction with Asensio’s poor performance. The Belgian goalkeeper believes that Asensio’s performance does not meet Real Madrid’s standards and that he could have been more decisive in defending the team’s goal.
In conclusion: Internal conflict threatens Real Madrid’s lead
Although Real Madrid managed to maintain their lead after the 2-2 draw against Elche, internal conflicts among the players, such as Courtois’s anger at Asensio, raise questions about the team’s stability and their ability to maintain their high level. With the gap to Barcelona narrowed to just one point, any further slip-up could open the door for the Catalan rivals to reclaim the top spot. Alonso will need to make crucial decisions to address internal issues and ensure team cohesion as they face upcoming challenges.
