– The newspaper asked whether Real Madrid’s performance had changed in Bellingham’s absence, and readers’ opinions were divided on the real impact of his absence.
The first opinion pointed out that the team has improved without Bellingham, explaining that there is more movement in ball circulation and higher pressure in midfield, with Gonzalo preferred as an out-and-out striker over Kylian Mbappé due to his contribution to pressure and excellence in set pieces, especially with Trent Alexander-Arnold providing the team with accurate crosses. As for Mbappé, when he approaches the area, he is more static, does not move much, always asks for the ball and participates less in team play.
On the other hand, another opinion considered that the change was not related to Bellingham’s absence, but rather to the return of Antonio Rüdiger and Arnold, in addition to Federico Valverde’s return to play in midfield instead of right-back, emphasising that these factors were the most influential in the improvement in performance.
