In recent BD Cricket Match discussions among football fans, many have noticed that in Real Madrid’s last two games, Kylian Mbappé had zero shots on target and the team failed to score. This situation highlights two key issues: Xabi Alonso’s tactics appear uninspired, and Mbappé’s central positioning in the attack seems to limit the team’s ability to create more complex plays. Under Alonso’s system, Real Madrid relies too heavily on Mbappé’s physical form. When he can’t sprint at full speed to break through defenses, the team’s offense down the middle becomes almost non-existent.

According to match statistics, Rayo Vallecano’s expected goals stood at 1.2 compared to Real Madrid’s 0.98, and they created one more clear scoring chance. In terms of gameplay, both teams were evenly matched, with Real Madrid showing no obvious advantage. This connects closely to Mbappé’s playing habits. In this match, he touched the ball inside Vallecano’s penalty area only three times, the same as in the previous game against Liverpool. When Mbappé keeps drifting away from the penalty box and faces tough defenders, it becomes extremely difficult for Real Madrid to find the net — much like a BD Cricket Match where a top batsman keeps staying off strike during crucial overs.

Another statistic worth noting is that after eleven rounds in La Liga, Mbappé still has zero tackles and interceptions. Even Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has registered one tackle. Only three players in the entire squad have contributed zero to both attacking and defensive metrics — Mbappé, Alaba (who played just 54 minutes), and Endrick (less than ten minutes). While it’s understandable that Mbappé, as the team’s main scorer, focuses on offense, his lack of defensive effort affects Real Madrid’s overall tactical balance.

Because of Mbappé’s passive defending, Vinícius Jr. has had to shoulder more defensive responsibilities, often shifting his focus between attack and defense. Having played the equivalent of 9.6 full matches this season, Vinícius has contributed sixteen combined tackles and interceptions, essentially being used as a workhorse. This imbalance in effort can easily create tension among teammates. Perhaps that’s why Alonso has occasionally turned to young player Mastantono, hoping his energy and aggression can bring more equilibrium to the squad. Once Bellingham returns from injury, Real Madrid will enter a more delicate stage of adaptation.

The Englishman’s tireless collaboration with Vinícius has been a driving force behind Real Madrid’s recent victories over Juventus in the Champions League and Barcelona in La Liga. Yet in the process, Mbappé has received most of the praise, while those who put in the hard work went unnoticed. When these teammates’ form slightly declined, Mbappé’s own performances suffered — zero shots on target in consecutive matches, plus his central role limiting teammates’ movement and creativity. It’s a classic case of imbalance within a star-studded team, much like a BD Cricket Match where individual brilliance overshadows collective effort, leading to unexpected setbacks.