Real Madrid\u2019s Title Hopes Dented by Shock Defeat to Real Betis
\nReal Madrid\u2019s pursuit of the La Liga title suffered a major setback following their 2-1 defeat to Real Betis on March 1. Despite taking an early lead through Brahim Diaz, Los Blancos failed to maintain control, allowing Betis to stage a comeback and secure all three points.<\/p>\n
Alaba\u2019s Struggles Under the Spotlight
\nOne of the biggest talking points from the match was David Alaba\u2019s underwhelming performance. The Austrian defender struggled throughout the game, failing to make a single tackle or win any duels. His performance drew heavy criticism from both fans and analysts, sparking debate over his place in the team.<\/p>\n
Many supporters voiced their frustrations online, with some calling for Alaba to be dropped\u2014or even sold. Franklin Akins tweeted:<\/p>\n
\u201cAlaba needs to go. Ancelotti is complicating things for himself. Asensio has been solid defensively, yet didn\u2019t start. It was such a poor performance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another fan, Dark_sheriff44, expressed similar frustration, writing:<\/p>\n
\u201cAwful match\u2026 Modric should not start again, Alaba should never play again, Vazquez, please don\u2019t play again, Valverde, we need you, Bellingham, I miss you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others questioned whether Alaba\u2019s return to the squad was actually harming the team. Belligold tweeted:<\/p>\n
\u201cVini, this is getting embarrassing. Alaba\u2019s return feels like a poisoned gift; he\u2019s returning at such a crucial point in the season and is blocking Asensio, who\u2019s been performing well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ancelotti\u2019s Tactics Under Scrutiny
\nBeyond Alaba\u2019s performance, many fans were critical of Carlo Ancelotti\u2019s team selection. Some believe the Italian manager made costly mistakes, particularly by benching Marco Asensio, who has impressed defensively.<\/p>\n
CarlosA posted:<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t need a Harvard degree to see that starting with Lucas V\u00e1zquez and a past-his-prime Alaba is a recipe for failure. Unfortunately, the Italian doesn\u2019t get it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Omwengho1 took an even harsher stance on Alaba\u2019s place in the squad:<\/p>\n
\u201cAlaba\u2019s Real Madrid career should\u2019ve ended long ago. He no longer has that drive.\u201d<\/p>\n
KingOfMadrid questioned Ancelotti\u2019s decision-making, tweeting:<\/p>\n
\u201cAncelotti is ungrateful for dropping Asensio in favor of Alaba. Asensio has been our best defender whenever he plays, but he\u2019s benched for a washed-up Alaba who hasn\u2019t played in two years. How does Carlo justify this?\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead
\nThe loss to Betis has intensified pressure on Ancelotti and raised concerns about Real Madrid\u2019s defensive stability as the title race tightens. With fans demanding changes, it remains to be seen how the manager will respond in the coming matches to restore confidence and keepMadrid\u2019s title ambitions alive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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