La Liga icon tears into Real Madrid forwards after Rayo Vallecano win: ‘This isn’t competitive’
Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano may have delivered another three points, but Santiago Canizares believes the result is hiding a problem that could eventually cost Jose Mourinho’s sid...
Former Spain and Valencia goalkeeper Santiago Canizares expressed his dissatisfaction with Real Madrid's performance in their 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, stating that the result hides a deeper problem. Canizares criticized the team's lack of defensive effort when they didn't have the ball, claiming that their forwards fail to provide adequate pressure on opponents.
He argued that this weakness is detrimental and can lead to opportunities for the opposing team, ultimately compromising the overall competitiveness of the match. Canizares emphasized that Real Madrid must be able to play in various styles to be considered the best in Europe. The La Liga icon believes that the contrast between Madrid's brilliant first half and the subsequent deterioration highlights a tactical weakness rather than just an off-day.
He warned that if this issue isn't addressed throughout the season, Real Madrid might struggle when facing stronger opposition. Despite the 4-1 scoreline, Canizares asserts that the performance fell short of the standards Mourinho would have expected.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
