Real Madrid went through the worst preseason since 1980

DBasia.news –  Post-season in the summer transfer market and through a bad season (2018-19), Real Madrid fans hope for an increase in preseason ahead of the new season.

Madrid have recruited Eden Hazard, Ferland Mendy, Luka Jovic, Eder Militao, Rodrygo Goes and Takefusa Kubo. But, reality is often not in line with expectations. The Madrid season was very disappointed to know this.

Studied from the AS’ reports, Madrid experienced the worst preseason in the last 39 years or precisely occurred in 1980. Madrid directed by Zinedine Zidane conceded 16 goals in five matches and the worst defeat against Atletico Madrid.

If in 1980 Madrid lost 1-9 to Bayern Munich, this year they lost 3-7 to Atletico in the International Champions Cup tournament. Conceding 16 goals is the same as conceding 3.2 goals per match.

If Madrid concede another goal against Red Bull Salzburg (8/8) and AS Roma (12/8) in the remaining two test matches, then they can match or even exceed the worst record in the last 39 years.

Given that note, it is only natural that fans are worried, even though Karim Benzema, the Madrid striker, tried to calm fans that all of the losses were only in the preseason.

“I just want to say one thing, this is only pre-season. Pre-season is preparation for the players to be at the highest level when La Liga officially starts. We are working hard both in terms of physical or tactic,” said Benzema, quoted from the AS.

“I ask fans to believe in the team. We need your help, especially after what happened last season. I think the 2019/20 season will go well. We will work hard to continue at the highest level,” he concluded.

Zidane must immediately fix it. Especially in the backline. Lack of coordination between players, the difficulty of facing crosses, and open defense, are weaknesses that have so far been seen on the backline.