The main problem in Real Madrid's attack

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28/01/26 21:00:00

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Real Madrid is going through a worrying situation in attack in this early part of the season. Although results have been favorable at times, the club's internal analysis reveals an evident problem: all goal-scoring efforts are concentrated on a single player. The dependency on Kylian Mbappé is absolute.

The individual performance of some key players is well below expectations. Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham are not providing the goal production the team needs, and their drop in form has left Real Madrid without alternatives when Mbappé is not shining.

The Mbappé-dependency starts to take its toll

Mbappé's start to the season has been simply extraordinary. With 25 goals and four assists, the French forward is upholding an offensive structure that, without him, would be far from the team's current numbers. His ability to change games single-handedly has masked deep and recurring issues in Real Madrid's gameplay, but the club is aware that relying on a single player to carry the team is not sustainable.

Concern increases because in matches where Mbappé has not made a difference, the team has shown a poor image in attack. Real Madrid generates less danger than expected and struggles to find alternative ways without the Frenchman. This reliance not only limits the variety in play but also makes the team much more predictable to elite opponents.

Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Bellingham: insufficient production

Vinicius, one of Real Madrid's main figures in recent years, is going through a challenging moment. With only five goals and six assists so far this season, his influence remains significant but falls short of the level expected from a star of his caliber. The Brazilian needs to regain momentum quickly to provide the team with verticality, unpredictability, and goals.

Rodrygo's situation is even more concerning. Despite a standout performance against Manchester City, the forward has only managed one goal and one assist, figures well below his potential, explaining much of the offensive blockage in the white team. Jude Bellingham, though with better numbers, is also not shining as in previous seasons, accumulating only four goals and three assists. The three of them together score fewer goals than Mbappé alone, a fact that has raised all alarms.

Arda Güler, the only light amid the shadows

In the midst of this scoring crisis, Arda Güler has become the most promising player recently. With three goals and seven assists, the young Turkish talent has shown a clear qualitative leap since Xabi Alonso's arrival. His creativity, audacity, and ability to create chances have turned him into a player who makes a difference whenever he steps on the field.

Real Madrid needs the rest of the attack to be inspired by that energy and take a step forward. If the team aims to stay competitive in all competitions, it must find collective solutions to distribute goals among more players. Relying solely on Mbappé is not a sustainable strategy, especially in a demanding schedule that penalizes any individual drop in form. The immediate future of Real Madrid relies on balancing its attack and bringing out the best version of its stars.

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