Real Madrid will have an opportunity to adjust during the international match. Alonso's team is currently in trouble, but there is time to analyze the problem. In this regard, "Marca" wrote an article talking about five aspects that Los Blancos should adjust.

The Trident offense is blocked

Ancelotti has made it clear that Benzema is an irreplaceable member of the BBC combination, and Alonso has not yet found a similar role in the current Trident. Alonso is the core of the attack around Mbappe, but it is unclear whether Bellingham and Vinicius agree with this. In the first half against Rayo Vallecano, Mbappe only touched the ball 11 times. The best partner of the French forward is Guler, and the Turk prefers to retreat and stay away from the penalty area.

Looking for Joan Armeni's replacement

Joan Armeni is the main defensive midfielder under Alonso, but he will be absent for three weeks. Since it is during the national team competition period, he will not miss too many La Liga games, but it is still somewhat reluctant to return before the next round against Elche. In any case, the game against Rayo Vallecano showed that the team does not yet have a clear substitute plan. Camavinga initially felt comfortable in this position, but he failed to provide the required balance.

Lack of owner on the right

Alonso can't find a suitable candidate on the right. He tried Camavinga and Rodrygo but opted for Dias in the starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano. Valverde was another candidate, but his influence in midfield was diminished by Alonso moving him to right-back. Carvajal's injury and Alexander-Arnold's inconsistent performance in his first season have affected the coaching staff's plans.

The defense line is once again in doubt

The defense line now revolves around Militao. Alonso takes good care of him and let him rest against Rayo Vallecano. But the Brazilian's partner is difficult to determine. Rudiger is still recovering from injury. Although Huizen gradually gained a foothold, he performed poorly against Rayo Vallecano and Liverpool. Asensio began to stand out and performed well.

There is no obvious plan B

Alonso initially allocated a lot of rotation time, but the main lineup gradually became fixed, and the second-line players rarely had opportunities to play. On the defensive end, Mendy has yet to make an appearance and Fran Garcia failed to bring pressure to Carreras. At the right back position, although Alexander-Arnold has recovered, Valverde still occupies the position. There are more changes and options in the midfield, but in the forward line, Rodrygo has fallen into a slump, although he was once regarded as Vinicius's replacement. Gonzalo started against Espanyol but then faded away. Endrick has been on the bench for seven consecutive games since recovering from injury and could face a loan move to get more playing time.