For Real Madrid, after achieving a record of 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches across various competitions, they have undoubtedly regained their form. On the La Liga leaderboard, they have also returned to the top spot that they had been away from for a long time. Currently, apart from the two long-term injured players Militao and Carvajal, all other injured players have recovered and returned to the team. At the same time, after the opening of this transfer window, Florentino has actively operated several good transfers targeting the shortcomings in the squad. Ancelotti is expected to have a more competitive lineup in the second half of the season. The "Twin Stars" are expected to sign a package deal Objectively speaking, since last season, due to serious injuries suffered by players like Alaba, the defense has become the weakest position for Real Madrid. Therefore, before the start of this season, Real Madrid prioritized the recruitment of central defenders, with Jolo once being just one step away from playing at the Bernabeu. After this transfer was intercepted, Florentino did not choose to bring in other replacements, which also laid hidden dangers for this season. When the season started, Alaba's return was repeatedly delayed, Militao suffered another serious injury, and Ancelotti faced a more severe situation on the defensive line than last season. In addition, Joanameni's performance after retreating to the backline this season was not ideal, and most of the time it was Rudiger who relied on his personal ability to hold on. Moreover, on the left-back position,…

Why has Atletico Madrid, once plagued by doubts, managed to equal their club record with a 13-game winning streak and return to the top echelons of European football with such force? Is this performance a mere "flash of brilliance," or is it the result of long-term accumulation and a breakthrough in tactics led by figures like "Little Spider" Alvarez, the rise of the "Argentinian contingent," and Simeone's strategic adjustments? Atlético de Madrid is redefining its own path to football glory with blood, sweat, and a perfect blend of wisdom and hard work. The 13-game winning streak is not just a number; it's a declaration – Atlético de Madrid is back! After the third round of the King's Cup, the team equaled their historical record, impressing with their style of victory. Who could forget the early season when Atlético was described by the media as "conservative" and "dull" due to inconsistent form? However, it's clear that Atlético has transformed this season. They're scoring over two goals per game on average, minimizing defensive errors, and even demonstrating dominance against strong Champions League opponents. This isn't simple luck; it's a resurgence after recovery. Discussing this winning streak, one cannot overlook "Little Spider" Alvarez. The Argentine star, who joined from Manchester City, initially faced challenges adapting to tactical changes. However, he quickly proved himself, integrating into the system and forming a partnership with Griezmann that had a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts. His impact extends beyond goal tallies, influencing every aspect of the game. Whether it's central advances, key passes,…

Goodbye Real Madrid! The new Ronaldo makes his stance clear! Unwilling to accept Mbappe, angering Coach Ancelotti, or heading to the Bundesliga to chase the Golden Boot Endrick, as one of the key talents cultivated by Real Madrid in recent years, has always been a young player with both high value and considerable ability. Especially during the summer, he even participated in the Copa America with the Brazilian team, being seen as a future leader within Brazil. However, after joining Real Madrid, Endrick did not receive many opportunities, only managing to get 160 minutes of playing time this season. Moreover, these were mostly during garbage time, which left the player himself quite dissatisfied with his situation. Endrick's team believes that he is capable of competing with Mbappe for playing time and opportunities, rather than just being a substitute and wasting his time at Real Madrid. Endrick also hopes to quickly gain playing opportunities to prove his promising future, but Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti seems reluctant to give him too many chances, never allowing him stable playing time. As a result, this player, known as the new Ronaldo, has completely turned his back, hoping to leave directly during the winter transfer window. Although Real Madrid also wishes to continue cultivating Endrick, they are helpless in the face of the player's resolute desire to leave. Real Madrid can only consider letting him go, while multiple Bundesliga teams hope to extend an invitation to Endrick. Because without a doubt, Endrick's abilities and talent are top-tier; it's just that Real Madrid has too…

Frenkie de Jong, the midfield powerhouse of Barcelona, has recently set a new condition for himself: if he is unable to bring better results to the club, he will consider leaving. This statement has sparked considerable discussion, given his tumultuous transfer history, which has been likened to a suspenseful film. Let's delve into the background of De Jong's transfer to Barcelona, his current situation, and his stance to understand his level of dissatisfaction with the club's current state. De Jong's Journey to Barcelona In the summer of 2022, De Jong's name was frequently trending during transfer windows, with both Manchester United and Barcelona vying for his services. Initially, the clubs operated in a manner where the price was discussed before the player, with a €67 million fee being enough to tempt any club. However, De Jong turned down United's offer, preferring to stay at Barcelona, where he believed his future lay. Upon joining Barcelona, De Jong's dreams were not easily realized. Despite winning a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey, and a Spanish Super Cup, these achievements may not have met his lofty expectations when he joined the prestigious club aiming for greater goals and honors. De Jong's Current Dilemma The 2023-24 season has proven to be particularly challenging for De Jong. An ankle injury kept him sidelined, disrupting his rhythm for the entire season. He only made his first appearance in October, but new coach Thomas Flick did not seem to rely heavily on him. De Jong struggled to find his place in the team, leading to an…

Barcelona was actually performing quite well at the beginning of this season, and many believed they could break Real Madrid's dominance in La Liga. However, recent events have shown signs that Barcelona is on the verge of collapse. Recently, La Liga announced that Barcelona players Olmo and Victor are unable to register. This announcement has caused significant turmoil within Barcelona. The players themselves are very disappointed with the club. As a Spanish international, if Olmo cannot be registered, he will not even be able to participate in Spain's national team matches, which is unacceptable to the player. It is highly likely that he will leave for free. Barcelona's top management is also very dissatisfied with Laporta's approach this time and wants to pressure him to resign. Some top management now believe that Laporta should step down and that it is inappropriate for him to continue managing the club. Among these issues, the player registration problem alone has cost Barcelona 120 million euros. If Laporta steps down, Barcelona will once again fall into turmoil. Currently, Laporta himself refuses to step down, but Barcelona's top management will hold an opposition vote. If more than half of the people believe that Laporta should step down, he will be directly removed from his position. However, Laporta is also making a final struggle. He hopes to maintain unity within Barcelona and focus on winning the league championship this season.

In the highly anticipated "Double Red" match of the 20th round of the Premier League that concluded in the early hours of January 6th, Beijing time, Liverpool was held to a 2-2 draw at home by Manchester United. In this game, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's right-back valued at 75 million euros, sparked outrage due to his poor performance. Both of Liverpool's conceded goals were closely related to his lackadaisical attitude and poor defense. In the 52nd minute, after a rash passing error, Alexander-Arnold remained lethargic and did not press forward to challenge, instead allowing Bruno Fernandes to move horizontally before delivering a through ball. This led to Lisandro Martinez breaking into the penalty area and scoring with a powerful shot from a tight angle. Liverpool's second goal conceded also originated from the right side defended by Alexander-Arnold. During the goal, he was out of position, inexplicably retreating to the center of the penalty area, which forced center-back Ibrahima Konate to move wide to defend against Alejandro Garnacho. This left a gaping hole in the middle, allowing Diawara to score. After a ridiculous passing error near the sideline, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk glared at Alexander-Arnold with a look that could "kill with eyes," clearly expressing his dissatisfaction with the player's poor performance in the game. Manchester United legend Roy Keane severely criticized Alexander-Arnold, saying, "He runs around aimlessly in defense, defending like a primary school student. He must do better. People say he might go to Real Madrid. But judging by his current defensive level, he might end up at Tranmere…

In this winter transfer window, the Chinese football world has once again been set ablaze by an explosive piece of news - Zhang Yuning, the main striker of the national team, is rumored to be joining the Spanish giant Atletico Madrid (Atletico), and even more shockingly, this transfer was personally named by Atletico coach Diego Simeone! However, as public opinion fermented, the authenticity of this news was widely questioned. Today, we will unveil this mysterious veil and tell you with three pieces of evidence that Zhang Yuning's transfer to Atletico may just be a beautiful misunderstanding. 🔍 First Point: Mismatch of Strength and Demand, Doubts About Simeone's Naming Zhang Yuning, this 27-year-old forward powerhouse, did indeed show remarkable strength in last season's national team matches, with two brilliant goals that caught everyone's attention. However, is this enough to impress Atletico coach Simeone, known for his strictness? The answer is clearly no. La Liga, as one of Europe's top leagues, is far more competitive and demanding of players than the Chinese Super League. Although Zhang Yuning reigns in domestic leagues, he is still a "newbie" on the international stage. As a world-class coach, Simeone is unlikely to easily hand over precious La Liga playing opportunities to a player untested in European competitions, especially to play as a substitute for the prime Alvarez. Therefore, from the perspective of strength and demand, the news of Zhang Yuning's transfer to Atletico seems groundless. 🏆 Second Point: Stable Main Force Position at Guoan, Zhang Yuning Reluctant to Give Up the Dream of the CSL Championship…

AC Milan has seen a significant drop in performance since the start of this season, falling from being a top contender in the league to potentially missing out on Champions League qualification. The club has made a decisive managerial change, but they still need to address an important issue: finding a suitable central midfielder to enhance their squad and push for a top-four finish in the second half of the season. In a stroke of genius, Milan is pursuing a move for Barcelona's summer transfer window star, Olmo. With Olmo unable to secure registration due to La Liga's refusal to provide any concessions to Barcelona, he will likely seek a new club to continue his career. Milan is willing to sign him for free and let him play for half a season before returning him to Barcelona at the end of the season for a nominal transfer fee. This move not only allows Milan to acquire a top-tier midfielder in his prime to bolster their Champions League push but also provides the opportunity to make a profit by selling him back to Barcelona later. World Sports Daily's deputy editor, Cristina Cubero, confirmed this news, stating that Milan has approached Barcelona with their plan for Olmo. The likelihood of this operation happening is increasing, and Barcelona is waiting for the player's final decision. However, such a deal with Milan could help Barcelona minimize their losses.

Real Madrid's 3 Superstars to Rest! 18-year-old Kid Out: 111 Days Without a Goal, Chance for Redemption At 2 am Beijing time on January 7th, the third round of the King's Cup will see Real Madrid face off against Minera away from home. Prior to the match, *Asa Newspaper* specifically mentioned the 18-year-old Endrick: This is an opportunity for the Brazilian teenager to turn things around. If he continues to underperform and not fit in, it will be difficult for him to get playing time in the future. "Endrick, now or never," wrote *Asa Newspaper*. Playing against Minera is theoretically the easiest game for Real Madrid this season. Minera, established nearly a century ago, has always been an obscure team that has never played in La Liga or Segunda División, and this season they have been promoted to the fourth-tier league. This small rural team's first-ever encounter with the world's number one powerhouse, Real Madrid, is a historic moment. Both *Marca* and *Asa Newspaper* agree in their previews that Ancelotti will rotate the squad, with superstars Vinicius, Mbappe, and Bellingham resting on the bench. The 18-year-old Endrick will start, looking to find his footing in the low-difficulty event that is the King's Cup. Last summer, Endrick officially joined Real Madrid, experiencing a high start followed by a downturn. In his debut in La Liga and the Champions League, Endrick scored, impressing everyone. Endrick's strengths and weaknesses are evident: he has speed, confidence, explosive power, and decent footwork; however, he has not fully grasped Real Madrid's tactics and needs to deepen…

Real Madrid has experienced multiple internal conflicts this season, with the issue of penalty kick takers being a focal point of attention. Initially, Vinicius was designated as the team's penalty taker by Real Madrid. However, due to Mbappe's subpar performance and statistics at the beginning of the season, the club decided to accommodate him by allowing him to take penalties. Mbappe missed crucial penalties in previous Champions League matches and also in league games, which severely impacted his confidence, leading to reluctance in continuing as the penalty taker. This is when the assertive Bellingham stepped up to take penalties recently. However, he too missed a penalty during a match against Valencia, resulting in Real Madrid missing three out of their last four penalties. This situation greatly displeased coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is keen on finding a reliable penalty taker to prevent the team from wasting such opportunities. Consequently, an internal meeting at Real Madrid will decide on a designated penalty taker. Despite this, Mbappe is still unwilling to relinquish the privilege he fought hard to obtain and wishes to continue taking penalties. However, Ancelotti has issued a final ultimatum, insisting that Real Madrid must choose a definitive penalty taker. The coach is primarily considering reinstating Vinicius as the first-choice penalty taker for Real Madrid. Vinicius had previously been the primary penalty taker and played a key role in securing the UEFA Champions League title last season. To reward Vinicius, Ancelotti wants to make this decision, although it is certain that Mbappe and Bellingham will be unhappy. Nonetheless, they will need…