Concerns back at Real Madrid despite victory over Atleti regarding Vinícius and Mbappé

Real Madrid won the first round against Atleti, but there are reasons to be concerned.
Text: Javier Escribano
Published 2025-03-05

Mixed feelings in Real Madrid after last night 2-1 victory against Atlético de Madrid. It was one of the toughest rivals they could have got in the Champions League, and they got a hard fought victory with one goal lead for the second leg next Wednesday, but despite the victory, the team didn't dominate as it uses to at the Bernabéu, and almost conceded ball possession to the rivals, something that almost never happens (Real Madrid got a 52% ball possession in the end, largely thanks to the final 20 minutes).

It's true that neither team felt truly dominant, and neither goalkeeper was put to too much stress, but that

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