Real Madrid suffered a disappointing 2-5 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on January 13, 2025, which not only cost them the chance to defend their title but also served as a stark warning of the team's overall state. The match took place on the grand stage of the Spanish Super Cup, though the specific location was not emphasized; it was clearly a significant clash between two giants of Spanish football. The outcome left many puzzled and helpless. Barcelona's performance was outstanding, with Rafinha contributing two goals and an assist, while Lewandowski also excelled with a goal and an assist. Other Barcelona players, such as Yamar and Balde, each scored a goal, demonstrating a cohesive effort. On Real Madrid's side, Mbappe shone with several threatening passes, including an impressive backheel pass that unfortunately went uncapitalized by Bellingham. Besides Mbappe's breakthroughs, Rodrygo scored a goal for Real Madrid, but overall, the team's attack was weak and their defense riddled with gaps. What particularly distressed Real Madrid fans was the red card given to goalkeeper Szczesny in the 56th minute for a foul. While this incident significantly impacted the game, even without the red card, it seemed unlikely that Real Madrid could have turned the tide. In fact, Real Madrid had already lost six matches this season, a significant decline from last season when they only suffered two defeats, both against Atletico Madrid. The sense of loss for Real Madrid is growing stronger. Bellingham's performance has been a hot topic among fans. Often compared to former Real Madrid legend…

Juventus, as a traditional powerhouse in Serie A, has indeed not been in ideal form over the past two years, making it quite challenging for the team to compete for the championship in Serie A. However, it seems that the Juventus management also hopes to strengthen the team during the winter transfer window to make them a top-level team. This time, Juventus made a decisive move and successfully secured the services of top forward Mouani from Paris Saint-Germain. This player, who was once acquired by PSG for 100 million euros, has always been considered a pity by fans. Before joining PSG, Mouani had an impressive record of 28 goals and 15 assists in the Bundesliga, which is quite remarkable. However, after joining PSG, the presence of Mbappe meant that Mouani could not secure an absolute starting position. Additionally, there were significant conflicts between Mouani and coach Enrique, which prevented him from obtaining a stable role within the team. At this point, choosing to leave could very well allow Mouani to regain his form and perform at a high level in upcoming matches. Juventus' decision to loan Mouani is primarily to verify whether the player still possesses the ability to compete at the highest level. The loan period is half a year and does not include a buyout clause, so if it doesn't work out, they can simply let him go. Juventus' performance this season has been relatively stable, maintaining an undefeated record in the current Serie A league. However, they do lack a reliable forward who can consistently provide goal-scoring…

Real Madrid, after successfully recruiting Kylian Mbappe during the off-season, initially struggled to find their form due to a lack of team cohesion. However, as the season progressed, the "Galactic Battleship" gradually regained its former glory and returned to the top ranks of the La Liga title race with its strong strength. On the other hand, Barcelona, a long-time rival of Real Madrid, started the season in excellent form, demonstrating a powerful dominance that could be described as heroic. However, in the past seven consecutive league matches, Barcelona experienced a dramatic downturn, winning only one game. This poor performance led them to plummet down the La Liga table to third place, trailing the current leaders by a significant six points, a situation that is not optimistic for them. It is worth noting that in the first leg of the season, Barcelona achieved a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, giving them a clear psychological advantage ahead of this match. On the day of the match, both teams' coaches deployed aggressive lineups. Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, continued with his 4-2-3-1 tactical system. Mbappe, like a sharp dagger, was positioned as the lone striker, leading the charge. Vinicius, Bellingham, and Rodrygo followed closely behind, providing continuous offensive support. In midfield, Camavinga and Valverde partnered as double pivot, taking on important responsibilities for midfield organization and defense. In defense, Chuameni temporarily played as a center-back, joining Rudiger, Mendy, and Vazquez to build a solid defensive line. As for Courtois, he stood focused in front of the goal, ready to…

Compared to previous seasons, La Liga giants Real Madrid's performance this season is clearly not up to par, falling far short of the expectations of Real Madrid fans. In particular, this La Liga giant has recently suffered consecutive defeats, being thrashed by their arch-rival Barcelona in the national derby, and even a once-declining Serie A team can ride roughshod over them. After Real Madrid's loss to Milan in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappe inadvertently became the target of criticism, with various accusations, doubts, speculations, and rumors. First, it was reported that Mbappe dislikes Ancelotti's tactics and only wants to be the core player. Then, there were reports that Mbappe has mental issues, leading some fans who dislike Real Madrid to openly mock, asking if Real Madrid is foolish for spending so much money on a "psychopath." The question arises: With the star-studded lineup of La Liga giants, Mbappe is not the only player worth hundreds of millions. Since Mbappe is currently not considered a core figure at Real Madrid, in other words, Ancelotti has not formulated any tactics centered around Mbappe. So why do people blame Real Madrid's slump solely on Mbappe? I believe there are two reasons: firstly, Mbappe's arrival was hard-won, and secondly, too many people have overestimated Mbappe's abilities. First, let's talk about how hard-won Mbappe is. Any fan of Real Madrid knows that the Spanish giants went to great lengths to bring Mbappe into their ranks. Back in the day, even acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo did not require such effort. Despite Mbappe just becoming a knight in…

"Football is round, anything can happen!" This phrase perfectly describes the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup on the early morning of January 13th, Beijing time. This "El Clasico" was a fiery football feast that had fans on the edge of their seats, cheering with excitement! Today, let's talk about this match, covering everything from basic information to player performances and future prospects, ensuring you have a comprehensive and multi-dimensional understanding of the game. Firstly, the match took place in the early hours of January 13th, Beijing time, on the stage of the Spanish Super Cup, where the two giants, Barcelona and Real Madrid, once again faced off in a "peak confrontation." The result was a one-sided victory for Barcelona, who won 5-2 against Real Madrid. Although the location wasn't mentioned, the excitement of the match had football fans around the world buzzing! Moving on to the player performances, which were more thrilling than any movie! Starting with Real Madrid's Mbappe, the French superstar immediately made his presence felt by scoring in the 5th minute with his incredible speed, leaving Barcelona's defense scrambling. Despite the large score deficit, Mbappe remained undeterred, breaking through and forcing Barcelona's goalkeeper Szczesny to commit a foul, earning a red card. His courage was reminiscent of a "lone hero," indirectly assisting Rodrigo in scoring a goal. His individual performance was outstanding, but unfortunately, the team still lost, which could be described as "a single tree cannot make a forest." Now, let's talk about Barcelona's Gavi, the young talent who is…

In the fifth round of the second match day of the Champions League, a focus match and a confrontation between giants, which is also the highlight of this round, saw Premier League's Liverpool host La Liga's Real Madrid. In the first four rounds of the Champions League, Liverpool achieved four consecutive victories, scoring 10 goals and conceding only one, showing an impressive performance. At the same time, Liverpool topped the Premier League table, leading second-placed Manchester City by eight points. Real Madrid, on the other hand, had a mediocre performance in the first four rounds of the Champions League, managing only two wins and two losses, scoring nine goals but conceding six, leaving them with a low ranking in terms of points. Additionally, in La Liga, they were four points behind leaders Barcelona, having played one game less. Looking at their head-to-head record, Liverpool did not have the advantage, with one draw and seven losses in their last eight encounters. In the Champions League, Real Madrid had a comprehensive dominance over Liverpool. For this match, Liverpool lined up in a 4-3-3 formation at home, with Caoimhin Kelleher as the goalkeeper. The four defenders from left to right were Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Conor Bradley. The three midfielders were Alexis Mac Allister, Fábio Carvalho, and Curtis Jones. The three forwards were Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Mohamed Salah, with a starting lineup worth 490 million euros. Due to numerous injuries, Real Madrid was missing key players such as Vinicius Junior, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Éder Militão, David Alaba, and…

The landscape of French football has experienced a new change! Just yesterday, the French Football Federation officially announced that Didier Deschamps had resigned from his position as head coach of the national team. This legendary coach, who once led France to the pinnacle of world football, ultimately could not withstand the rumors of conflict with Kylian Mbappé. More dramatically, it seems that Mbappé's behind-the-scenes strategy has succeeded, casting suspense over France's future and sparking heated discussions among fans: Is it the end of Deschamps' era or the beginning of Mbappé's new era? On January 12, 2025, the French Football Federation announced through an official statement that Deschamps had resigned from his position as head coach of the French national team. This decision was not sudden, as France had previously failed to reach the final trophy in consecutive European Championships and World Cups, with external doubts already widespread. The internal conflicts within the French team were also magnified by the media following multiple public "confrontations" between Mbappé and Deschamps. Since taking over as head coach of the French national team in 2012, Deschamps has led the team through countless highlights. Undoubtedly, the most memorable moment of his coaching career was the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where France, under his command, fought its way through and eventually lifted the trophy. However, as time passed, Deschamps' tactics came under increasing criticism for being "outdated," especially during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where France reached the final but lost disappointingly to Argentina in a penalty shootout. In the 2024 European Championship, France…

Real Madrid's journey in the Champions League has suffered a heavy blow, with a 0-2 away defeat against Liverpool plunging the team into a massive crisis. This loss is not only about the scoreline but also marks the second consecutive defeat for Real Madrid in the Champions League, causing their ranking to slip to 24th, leaving their chances of qualifying on thin ice. Kylian Mbappé, who was brought in by Real Madrid with significant investment this summer and was expected to be the key figure to change the game, has underperformed. In the match against Liverpool, Mbappé failed to demonstrate his expected abilities, falling into a state of depression. This has made him the target of criticism and significantly reduced the attacking power of Real Madrid. According to Spain's "Diario Sport," since joining Real Madrid, Mbappé has struggled to integrate well into the team system. The match against Liverpool magnified his difficulties, as both his mental and physical states have reached their limits, making it challenging for him to perform at his best on the field. To change this situation, the Real Madrid management has decided to take action by changing coaches. The news also suggests that Real Madrid plans to bring back Zinedine Zidane, the 52-year-old football legend who shares a special connection with Mbappé. Zidane was Mbappé's childhood idol and had a significant influence on his football development. During the process of Real Madrid signing Mbappé, Zidane played an important role as a communication bridge. When Mbappé made his debut at the Bernabéu, Zidane even temporarily served as…

Barcelona has actually performed quite well this season, but due to a lack of experience among these young players in the middle of the season, their results have also experienced a decline. However, Barcelona is now also seeking to strengthen their team. Among them, Barcelona suddenly launched a strong pursuit of Rashford because everyone knows that after Amorim took over Manchester United, Rashford completely fell out of favor. The new Manchester United coach is very dissatisfied with players who have problems with their attitude. Therefore, they want to use Rashford as an example and directly clean him out. So currently, Manchester United is not prepared to continue giving Rashford any opportunities. As the crown prince of Manchester United, Rashford has ultimately fallen into the result of being cleaned out. It is really sighing for the fans. But now it seems that Manchester United is also ready to handle this forward who was once valued at 100 million euros at a low price. Rashford has received high appreciation from Barcelona's coach Flick. He is very hopeful to sign Rashford as a reinforcement. In fact, when Flick coached Bayern Munich back then, he had a special preference for Rashford. Now that he can get this player at a low price, he is naturally willing to take a risk. Flick can then arrange for Rashford to play as a left winger or central midfielder, or even as a substitute for Lewandowski to play as a center forward. This signing is quite cost-effective. In fact, Rashford's abilities are still there. Now it's time for…

On January 13th, Real Madrid suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, missing out on the chance to defend their title. This season, Real Madrid has already lost six games, including a 0-4 defeat against Barcelona in La Liga and another significant loss in this match. Rafinha scored twice and provided an assist, Lewandowski contributed with a goal and an assist, while Gavi and Balde also found the net for Barcelona. Real Madrid managed to score through Mbappe and Rodrygo. If not for Szczesny's red card in the 56th minute, Real Madrid might have faced an even greater defeat. The match highlighted the shortcomings of the 180 million euro star, who occupies the number 10 position but fails to organize the offense and wastes Mbappe's brilliant passes. Just past the halfway point of the season, Real Madrid has already lost six games, including being defeated twice by Barcelona, as well as losses to Lille, Milan, Liverpool, and Athletic Bilbao. Last season, Real Madrid only suffered two defeats, both against Atletico Madrid, indicating a decline in performance this season. With Real Madrid's failure to win the Spanish Super Cup final, the strengths and weaknesses of player Jude Bellingham have become evident. Many fans compare Bellingham to Zinedine Zidane, but in reality, their playing styles are quite different. During the match against Barcelona, Bellingham received a rating of only 6.6, the lowest among the four attacking players in Real Madrid's lineup, scoring lower than Mbappe and the Brazilian duo. Mbappe was the most threatening…