According to an analysis by the Spanish publication Marca, the absence of Uruguayan star Federico Valverde was one of the primary reasons for Real Madrid's 1:2 defeat against Mallorca in the 30th round of La Liga. Goal.com reports on this matter.
According to Madrid journalist Pablo Polo, Valverde's influence is not limited to goals or attacking activity. He has been demonstrating leadership qualities on the field and fulfilling captaincy duties.
«Real Madrid» fought for the championship title in Mallorca without Valverde, and the consequences were clear to everyone. The crisis in the team's defensive line is worsening, as teams that want to win are built starting from the defense," Polo added.
The substitutions made by coach Alvaro Arbeloa in the second half of the match did not yield the expected results. The introduction of Bellingham, Mastanuto, and even Vinicius failed to create a significant turnaround in the "Royal Club's" game.
The return of Militao was noted as the only positive aspect in the report. The defender proved to be an important player for the team during his allotted time on the pitch.
Currently, the Champions League remains the only hope for Real Madrid.
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