Gareth Bale Criticizes Real Madrid’s Lack of Firepower
The former Real Madrid star highlighted the poor performance of [translate:Mbappé] and [translate:Vinicius] against Liverpool and questioned the absence of a true striker.
Bale Hits the Nail on the Head
Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Anfield in a match that could have ended with a larger margin if not for the exceptional saves by Thibaut Courtois. The main concern was the team's underwhelming attack, especially from Mbappé and Vinicius Jr., who failed to take a single shot on goal.
“We didn’t see Mbappé or Vinicius producing any magic in that final third or getting the team back into the game,” said the Welshman, pointing to a clear lack of creativity near the box.
Missing Spark and a Reference Point
Bale, who understands Real Madrid's demands deeply, stated plainly:
“It was disappointing not to see the quality expected from Real Madrid players in that final third.”
According to Bale, the issue is more than poor finishing; it's also the lack of a true striker to benefit from the wingers' pace.
“Maybe they just complicate things. Sometimes you just have to push the ball forward and test the defender. They were clearly faster than anyone on the pitch. Maybe they don’t do it because there’s no one in the box waiting for the cross. Maybe they need that reference No. 9, and that makes things harder,” Bale concluded.
Summary: Gareth Bale criticizes Real Madrid's attack for lacking creativity and a true striker, limiting the effectiveness of their talented wingers.
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