Mr Nick09 wrote:at least bale tries, Asensio and Benzema are poor.

Asensio also tries though. His problem often is trying to much without slowing down.

Wouldn't mind subbing Mariano and Ceballos on for Kroos and Benzema at this point.

Asensio is such a pussy. Never seen someone playing like a friggin diva as much as he does. I am missing Isco already.

We are playing far too slow. Atleti are able to read us like a magazine. We need Ceballos, we need someone who does what Isco does

God, how I love seeing Carvajal in a Madrid shirt. Sometimes he delivers a masterclass, sometimes he sucks. But his fighting spirit? It's always unwavering. Maybe this may sound a little bit extremist and hyperbolic, but I feel he's the only Madrid player who plays for the shirt.

Again lost possession in midfield resulting in chances against us. We need to improve the transition and react quickly. Opposition midfielders reacts quicker than our midfielders once we loose possession.

Benzema has gone back to being a nupty. Just no preference in the box and in the hole.. What is the use of coming deep into midfield , you aren't Messi.

We look like shit whenever Ceballos doesn't play. Such a catalyst for the playstyle Lopetegui wants to play. Him and Isco both.

Without them we're just sad, and it's incredible we don't do anything about it.

And I have come to the conclusion that Asensio is not the prince that was promised.

We seriously need to do something about the attack. We won't go anywhere with Asensio and Benzema.

Bale has also been an utter disappointed for me, but at least he's trying to score unlike those two.

Well, Atleti should have buried us in that first half with their 2 clear cut chances but for poor finishes/Conetois being awesome, we are level. Nice.

As usual, our offside traps are hilariously dumb, why do we continuously try it is beyond me. But that's not what bothers me, what exactly is Asensio's purpose. You watch Lemar and how he continuously floats into space and is playing really well while our AM is just there. Not taking on anyone and definitely not being an attacking midfielder at all.

Benzema is less than average but he had minor moments. We really miss Isco out there. Too bad we sold Ceballos, he would have been really helpful out there.

We are so poor defensively when we don't have the ball. 2-3 passes and the players look at eachother expecting the other one to get back and make the effort to defend

i dont enjoy to see Modric played so far up the pitch too, almost at n10.

Oh and that ref is also hilarious, 8 fouls and not one yellow. A clean challenge and Dani gets booked for what was our only foul lol.

The Demon of Carthage wrote:And I have come to the conclusion that Asensio is not the prince that was promised.

We seriously need to do something about the attack. We won't go anywhere with Asensio and Benzema.

Bale has also been an utter disappointed for me, but at least he's trying to score unlike those two.

A bit early to blame Asensio don't you think?

Out of 12 league goals he's got 5 assist and 1 goal.

Maybe someone else should step up. He's the youngest of them all.

Incredible how we're always blaming the youngest player, when the veterans are playing like absolute shit. Bale is supposed to be a superstar, but he's on the exact same level as the young inconsistent players.

halamadrid2 wrote:We are so poor defensively when we don't have the ball. 2-3 passes and the players look at eachother expecting the other one to get back and make the effort to defend

What worries me is that I occasionally see Casemiro playing deeper than Ramos, and clearly he does not know what an off-side trap is

Ramos just refuses to mark anyone at all times. I really can't state how dumb he is tactically. It's unlike anything I've ever seen.

His constant gambles trying to draw offsides when he's caught ball watching is the worst thing that's ever been done to me.

In other news, I just looked up Raul Garcia's stats. And apparently that dude hasn't received a red card in 7 years.

I'm blaming Asensio for not doing his job as our AM since he is suppose to be playing the Isco role. He ain't the only one being bad out there though. Bale still ain't too good with the ball and Benzema is back to his numpty best.

Our best player coming on now.

Apparently I got a direct line to Lopetegui

i saw Bale touching his groin earlier, now he is off the game

It's almost comical how much of a "me" sub that one is

How does he not hit the goal there...

Casemiro is an idiot... Such poor technique on that shot

Benzema's ability to attack space, and to position himself in attack is garbage.

Asensio goes to cross and the box is empty , 0 target

Ceballos is making me a fan

Mr Nick09 wrote:Benzema's ability to attack space, and to position himself in attack is garbage.

Asensio goes to cross and the box is empty , 0 target

he's trying to help build up too much here. He needs to play his position.

sportsczy wrote:Ceballos is making me a fan

Doesn’t always play well, but his mentality is unique

Freeza wrote:We look like shit whenever Ceballos doesn't play. Such a catalyst for the playstyle Lopetegui wants to play. Him and Isco both.

Without them we're just sad, and it's incredible we don't do anything about it.

He plays with so much heart, as well. I just wish he'd stop milking every single foul.

Casemiro taking a free kick, gtfo