The new obsession of Real Madrid that takes them to the limit

The Rayo Vallecano exposed the biggest weakness of Real Madrid. On the right side of the defense, Lucas Vázquez was caught out in the first two goals of the home team, showing that he is no longer up to the task. The converted full-back has had to step up following the long-term injury of Dani Carvajal, but his performances have only left him marked.

This situation is a real headache for Carlo Ancelotti, as the Galician is the only player available to cover the position. Moving Valverde back would reduce the midfield's effectiveness, and the Italian is reluctant to give opportunities to youth players like Loren Aguado or Jesús Fortea, but the club has decided not to sign a reinforcement for the position until the summer.

Madrid insists on Alexander-Arnold

Despite 'Carletto' having hinted at higher-ups to pursue the signing of a full-back in January, the newspaper 'AS' claims that the board intends to stick to its plan and wait to pursue the operation for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman’s contract expires at the end of the season, and the whites want to sign him for free, which is why they do not plan to enter the winter market for a defender.

The only factor that could change the institution's plans would be a serious injury from now until the end of the year; otherwise, all movements will be held off until July. Despite the evident and serious problems the team has in this area of the field, Florentino Pérez is determined to fulfill his new whim, even if it ends up costing Ancelotti's team for the remainder of the season.