Carlos Alcaraz ‘suffering’ while watching Real Madrid as tennis superstar identifies key flaw in Jose Mourinho’s side
Alcaraz’s call for increased intensity highlights a glaring paradox within Madrid’s current setup. Mourinho has assembled a midfield engine room boasting immense physical prowess, featuring powerhouses like Aurelien Tchouameni and club captain Federico Valverde.
Yet, that raw athleticism is not translating into running metrics. Real Madrid currently sit dead last in La Liga for total distance covered, high-intensity distance, and high-intensity actions. This statistical drop-off has left the team wildly exposed during transitional moments.
When games become stretched, as seen in the recent derby defeat, Madrid struggle to impose themselves. Consequently, their undeniable individual attacking talent is failing to secure collective control over matches.
