DBasia.news – Real Madrid scored one important goal against their rival at Camp Nou, Barcelona’s quarters, at the first leg Copa Del Rey semi-final, Thursday (7/2). The latest position was a 1-1 draw after Malcom equalized the situation with an opening goal from Lucas Vazquez.
On the match Santiago Solari made an interesting decision to bench Gareth Bale and chose Vinicius Junior to complete Madrid’s trident front line. Vinicius played with Karim Benzema and Vazquez at the front line.
18-year old Vinicius really is worthy to being in the starter position because he has lately performed well in lifting Madrid’s performance. But in the big match against Barca, Vinicius seemed nervous until he failed to let his best potential out.
On the second round, Bale came in to replace Vinicius. After that moment, fans has completely treated them differently. Fans still comprehend if Vinicus appeared poorly in one match.
Remembering that he is not even 20-years old, Vinicius has a lot to learn from that match to make it as a learning experience for a better future. On the contrary, Bale who was expected to lift Madrid’s game with his experience and quality, fell short.
Fans patience towards the Welsh player has begun to thin out. If it wasn’t for an injury, Bale continuously performed inconsistently and is struggling to step out of Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadows (now in Juventus). He is having a hard time in fulfilling the expectations and high demands of Madrid fans.
Madrid legend, Predrag Mijatovic, who is now a fan of Madrid, has become one of the people annoyed with Bale’s stale performance. He indirectly hopes Bale will leave Los Balncos.
“Vinicius played well and Bale still needs to find his rhythm. If he plays well, it could be his last chance to impress. I feel like we are all upset with the Welsh player, especially when Vinicius has won the heart of the fans in Bernabeu,” Mijatovic explained to AS.
At the age of 29 and has achieved four Champions League title, one Laliga, and one Copa Del Rey, it is time for Bale to think about his new club after defending Madrid for six years.