Following yesterday’s disappointing second half, few players can be deemed to have survived the match, and Lucas Vazquez was notably among the least effective, contributing significantly to the goals conceded.
For the second goal, he was out of position, allowing Balde an easy cross. In the third, he let the ball bounce, which led to it falling to Rafinha, and for the fourth, the Brazilian overpowered him from behind with his strength and speed.
According to the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central,” while Vazquez is not solely at fault, his performance highlights a critical issue for Real Madrid: the urgent need for a dependable right-back and center-back, as Rudiger and Militao require serious competition. Dani Carvajal’s absence was strongly felt, as he is regarded as one of the best full-backs in the world. It’s essential to have another player who can challenge for his spot next season.
The report noted that Perez is particularly frustrated with Vazquez due to his poor showing against Barcelona and has urged Ancelotti to remove him from the lineup. The club is not only discontent with individual performances but also with the overall team level. They are baffled by how poorly the team is playing given the quality available.
On a positive note, this disappointing result came in October, with the team still active in all competitions, providing ample time to recover and regain the drive to compete for all titles.
