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Real Madrid, strength in attack, weakness in defense, Arsenal the proof of the truth
2025-04-07 15:49:42 / SPORT
Real Madrid face a tough test on Tuesday, against Arsenal, in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
The spectacular attack with names like Mbappé, Vinicius, Bellingham and Rodrygo is a formidable weapon, but behind them lies a fragile defense that Ancelotti has been unable to stabilize.
The 2-1 defeat to Valencia on Saturday again highlighted the problems at the back, with the Italian coach admitting that the team "suffers more behind" this season due to a more effective attack, where Mbappé has scored 33 goals.
Real Madrid have already suffered 10 defeats this season, unlike last year when they won La Liga and the Champions League with just two defeats.
The absence of Toni Kroos has left a void in midfield, while Tchouameni is suspended for the challenge at the Emirates.
In goal, Courtois and Lunin have been out through injury, forcing 19-year-old Fran Gonzalez to make his debut against Valencia, but both starters could return against Arsenal.
The defense has been the weakest point – Real have conceded 31 goals in La Liga this season, five more than all of last season.
Long-term injuries to names like Carvajal and Militao, as well as Alaba's still far from best form, have brought uncertainty to the defensive department.
Although Ancelotti has used Raul Asensio (22 years old) and Rudiger, the lack of reinforcements in defense has been felt.
In the Champions League, Real Madrid spectacularly defeated Man City 6-3 in the play-off round, with Mbappé scoring four goals, but criticism remains for their defensive weakness.
Now, against a team like Arsenal that knows how to exploit space, it remains to be seen whether Real will manage to win with more goals than they concede.
Ancelotti continues to seek balance between attack and defense, while hoping that the strength of his 'stars' in attack will cover the weaknesses in the back.
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