Real Madrid Crushed in Spain: The Surprising Transformation of Lamine Yamal

Real Madrid Suffers Defeat

Real Madrid encountered a setback, losing 2-0 to Celta Vigo. Spanish media heavily criticized Xabi Alonso’s team this Monday morning. The newspaper Marca stated that Real Madrid is lost. Sport described the team as shaken, while Mundo Deportivo portrayed it as a crash that Kylian Mbappé couldn’t prevent this time. Real Madrid now trails their eternal rival Barcelona by four points, creating panic ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. Beyond their concerning performance, Real Madrid appeared overwhelmed as the match progressed. Álvaro Carreras was expelled for harshly criticizing the refereeing, and Endrick was sent off for leaving the bench to yell at the fourth official, according to the referee’s report. Dani Carvajal also lost his cool in the corridors of the Madrid stadium, reportedly telling the referee, “You have such a level, and then you cry in the press conference.” This led to heightened tensions in the Madrid locker room after the match.

New Lamine Yamal Impresses in Catalonia

The Spanish press praised Lamine Yamal this morning. The player is referred to as Lamine 2.0 by the newspaper AS. During the victory over Betis this weekend, the young Spanish talent played an unusual role as a number 10, supporting the striker. He excelled for 67 minutes before Fermín López came on, demonstrating his ability to contribute to the team’s collective effort, both with and without the ball. Flick inquired if he envisioned himself as an attacking midfielder, and he confidently affirmed so, as reported by Marca. Mundo Deportivo is enamored with him, whereas Sport suggests Lamine is transitioning from a winger to an attacking midfielder. His stats were impressive with four chances created, four successful dribbles, and 16 completed passes in the final third. He consistently found his teammates and played selflessly. Additionally, he actively participated in defensive efforts, showing progress in his physical recovery and hinting that his pelvic injury is becoming a thing of the past. The Spanish media notes that this transformation is reminiscent of Pep Guardiola’s time when he deployed Messi as a false nine.

Explosive Comments from Mohamed Salah

The situation with Mohamed Salah is causing a stir in England. After Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds, the Egyptian star made explosive comments during a mixed zone interview, criticizing coach Arne Slot for benching him for the third consecutive match. He expressed concerns about his future with the club. The Daily Mail delves into the background of this outburst. Salah was not angry during his remarks, suggesting he was thoughtful rather than impulsive. However, the timing of his statements raises questions. According to the English press, Salah’s shocking interview only exacerbates the already precarious position of the Premier League champions. Salah’s criticisms of Slot and other unnamed club officials have intensified the turmoil. The Daily Star describes Salah’s comments as sensational, while the Daily Express believes he has no avenue for redemption. The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool faces a significant decision regarding a potential sanction for the 32-year-old forward, who may be sidelined for upcoming matches against Inter Milan in the Champions League and Brighton. The BBC indicates that the relationship between Salah and Arne Slot is officially strained.