Madrid's players can wake up with a smile on their faces this Monday. While the match got off to a bad start for Xabi Alonso's team due to Raul Asencio's early dismissal, which could have suggested a catastrophic scenario, the Merengues delivered and won their first match in this tournament (3-1) . They can, however, thank Thibaut Courtois, who was still imperious on his line, while new faces Dean Huijsen and Gonzalo Garcia continued to make a strong impression. For others, it was more complicated.
Vinicius Jr. once again struggled to stand out against the Mexican team, although the context of the match and his rather central substitution didn't help. But at least he'll have stepped onto the Bank of Arena Stadium pitch, which isn't the case for his compatriot Rodrygo Goes. His absence from the starting lineup had already surprised many before kickoff, and afterward, he didn't even come on, not playing a single minute, while players like VÃctor Muñoz came on.
Departure in sight?
An absence that clearly raises questions in the Madrid press, especially after the numerous rumors about a departure that have emerged in recent weeks and this very strong interest from Arsenal in his services. This weekend, the English press also insisted again on the Gunners' desire to recruit the player trained at Santos. "Either he is injured and we don't know it... or it smells like burning," for example launched the journalist Dani Garrido on Cadena SER . His colleague Antonio Romero, however, denied the existence of a possible physical problem: "I don't think so because he was warming up with the substitutes with a good rhythm . "
Needless to say, conspiracy theories are rife, especially since Xabi Alonso didn't comment on the Brazilian striker at a press conference to clarify matters. Has he been kept in mind for an imminent transfer? Is there a problem between the new Real Madrid coach and his player? The latest information published in Madrid, however, suggested a more than cordial relationship between the two men. So many questions that plague Real Madrid fans, and to which we should soon have answers...
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