Real Madrid Fans Express Frustration Over Starting Lineup Against Atletico
Real Madrid supporters have voiced their displeasure regarding Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to start Lucas Vazquez and Aurelien Tchouameni in Saturday’s crucial Madrid Derby at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Lucas Vazquez has been filling in at right-back following Dani Carvajal’s season-ending ACL injury. The 33-year-old veteran has made 18 La Liga appearances this season, including 13 starts, but fans remain unconvinced by his performances in this role.
The situation with Tchouameni is equally controversial. The natural midfielder has been forced to play as a center-back due to Real Madrid’s defensive injury crisis. The 25-year-old’s adjustment to this new position has failed to win over supporters, who are particularly concerned about his selection against their city rivals.
Fan Reactions Flood Social Media
Madridistas took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their concerns:
• “No complaints other than Vazquez and Tchouameni but oh well we don’t have anybody else to replace them with”
• “Carlo starting Vasquez again, at this point we shouldn’t even be surprised”
• “Vazquez RB and tchouameni CB – this could be trouble”
• “Of course Vazques😂😂😂 Carlo is inviting a loss”
Several fans specifically highlighted defensive vulnerabilities:
“Vasquez and Tchouameni is the weak link here. I hope Ancelotti plays Camavinga in the second half asap. Just watch how all Atletico’s attack will be focused on Vasquez and Tchouameni.”
Ancelotti Addresses Derby Pressure
Despite fan concerns, Carlo Ancelotti remains confident about his team’s preparation for the high-stakes encounter. Speaking to the media, he stated:
“It’s a difficult game, but these are the games we like to be in. There’s a lot of pressure, but it’s a game that everyone will watch. It will be very competitive and a football spectacle in which we are the protagonists. We have to suffer and fight with the team.”
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Los Blancos, as a defeat would cost them their position at the top of LaLiga. Atletico Madrid sits just one point behind, having built their campaign on defensive excellence with only 14 goals conceded in 22 matches.
🎙️Carlo Ancelotti: “It’s a difficult game, but these are the games we like to be in. There’s pressure but the whole world will be watching.”
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