Despite the recent news about Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Real Madrid, there is no need to panic. We are going to examine the club’s defensive record after the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star left the club. There is also a potential plan by Zinedine Zidane to sign Ronaldo again. Hopefully this will help the club survive without Ronaldo, but the only way to know for sure is to follow the news.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Real Madrid
After a period of speculation about his future, Cristiano Ronaldo has finally left Real Madrid. The reason behind his decision is complex, but it is clear that his departure was prompted by a variety of factors, including salary, tax issues, and Real Madrid’s desire to bring in Brazilian superstar Neymar. Here are the main reasons why he left. The first reason is clear: he was unhappy with his contract, which ran out in 2019. Another reason is that he was angry at the arrival of Neymar, who was also a potential replacement.
Juventus are the most likely candidate, but a move to Manchester United could be just as attractive. The player has already scored 23 goals for Manchester United this season – more than Edinson Cavani, Mason Greenwood, and Marcus Rashford combined. In fact, Real Madrid have expressed interest in signing him back after he left the club for Juventus in 2018. Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he felt unhappy with Florentino Perez, who reportedly steered the team towards success.
As a result, Juventus will be desperate to get Ronaldo to stay. While the club has been trying to get him to stay, they’ve failed to impress him. And a move to Manchester City would be a huge blow for Real Madrid. But with so many teams desperate for a superstar, Juventus might be the perfect place for him. However, it’s important to keep in mind that Juventus’s season is only a few months old and they’ve already eliminated Juventus in the Champions League.
In addition to the players that have replaced him, Real Madrid have spent significant money to replace their star striker. Luka Jovic, Eden Hazard, and Karim Benzema have been the club’s best performers in the last two seasons, but they’ve done little to improve their game. And a disappointing season in either La Liga or the Champions League will surely leave Real Madrid under scrutiny.
A new manager and a new squad are expected to be appointed soon. The club’s performance has fallen and they’re unlikely to compete for the title this season. However, the former Juventus player remains an influential figure in the club’s hierarchy. And, if they don’t succeed in this season, they’ll be left with a disappointing squad. This means that Ronaldo’s future may remain in doubt.
Manchester United will be in the UEFA Champions League in 2021-2022. They’ll be competing against Atalanta, Villarreal and BSC Young Boys. United will be in contention for the trophy in 2021. Manchester United last won the Champions League in May 2009.
Zinedine Zidane’s plan to sign Ronaldo again
After the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is planning to sign him again, but the former Manchester United manager is facing a difficult decision. The Spanish club is looking for the best player they can get without breaking the bank. While Ronaldo remains one of the best players of all time, the club needs to strengthen its squad to compete for the Champions League.
Juventus have made it clear that their deal with Cristiano Ronaldo will not be extended. The Portuguese forward has not ruled out a Real Madrid return, but it is unlikely to happen if he doesn’t get a new contract. The former Real Madrid player has 450 goals in 438 games for the Serie A champions and will be out of contract at the end of next season unless he wants to leave the club.
Real Madrid’s current situation is dire. They have not made the UEFA Champions League semifinals since Ronaldo left in a EUR100 million deal. Zidane wants to sign players who can share the responsibility of being a star. Perez told him that he wanted to sign three players to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. These players included Eden Hazard, Christian Eriksen, and Rodrygo Goes.
The new Real Madrid manager is eager to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at the club. Juventus, however, are desperate to hold on to the Portuguese superstar and are likely to keep him in the loop about his plans. However, despite the fact that he has repeatedly denied the possibility of signing Ronaldo again, Zidane is keen to keep him involved with his plans to keep him in the club.
PSG aren’t put off by Ronaldo’s age, as he is already 37 years old and has two more years in the Premier League. If PSG can convince Ronaldo to move to Paris, they have the chance to create a star-studded line-up. Moreover, Ronaldo has a number of international experience, including time in England, Spain, and Italy. In fact, Zidane and Ronaldo have been teammates in the past and worked well together.
While Zidane isn’t in a rush to accept a club’s offer, he may choose to wait for the summer. After the 2022 World Cup, he might even take up the France job. In the meantime, he has the backing of both Ronaldo and Varane. The two players have been full of praise for the former Real manager, with Varane praising Zidane for the way he treats them.
Los Blancos’ defensive record after Ronaldo’s departure
While Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus has been a blow for Real Madrid’s attacking play, his absence has actually led to more balance in the defence. In particular, Vinicius has outperformed Ronaldo in defensive metrics. Maurizio Sarri has opted not to assign Ronaldo defensive duties. The former Juventus captain has bombed forward down the left wing in recent matches and is no longer the primary defensive option.
The lack of production in the wings is the main reason for this problem. Zidane is more comfortable with a cohesive system that grinds out results. In fact, Real Madrid have made 14 errors that led to an opponent’s goal, an average of 0.41 mistakes per game. While this might seem like a bad number, it is better than nothing. And it will get worse: Real Madrid have lost three consecutive Champions’ League titles.
Since Ronaldo left, they have won just two of their last 10 league games. The last time they won a Champions League game, they were beaten by Ajax. Real Madrid finished 9 points behind Barcelona in 2001. The club’s defensive record after Ronaldo’s departure has been a mixed bag. However, they have won the League, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup.
It’s a sad reality that Ronaldo left Real Madrid and the team has been struggling to replace him. Since Ronaldo left, the team has changed their style of play. However, they’ve failed to improve the quality of the players who were supposed to benefit from his departure. After the end of the season, Florentino Perez will need to decide who to bring in as a marquee player to replace Ronaldo. Until then, however, they’ll be under heavy scrutiny and criticism.
In the 2017/18 season, Real Madrid conceded 44 goals and 46 goals in the 2018/19 season. Their xGA in both seasons was just 25.3 – the lowest among the top five European leagues. This is a dramatic turnaround from the previous defensive record. However, while it’s hard to compare this record with a pre-Ronaldo era Real Madrid has yet to beat any of these teams, despite their high-profile attackers.
The emergence of Ten Hag and Isco as defensive midfielders has helped the team’s overall performance. The Ajax coach is well-known for his style of play, and he will be determined to stamp his authority on the squad. His approach to the game will require the full commitment of the entire squad. This will undoubtedly help the team. The upcoming season’s Premier League final will be a tough test for Real Madrid, but they should not worry – the new manager has the experience and knowledge to make the most of it.
Real Madrid’s talisman in attack has been absent since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in summer 2018. While Eden Hazard has missed most of the season due to injury, he has not hit his Chelsea levels. In recent months, Zinedine Zidane has focused on maintaining Madrid’s defensive record as strong as possible. As a result, they have conceded 17 fewer league goals this season than their nearest rivals, Barcelona.
