It was only their first real pre-season friendly of the summer, but Real Madrid's loss to Rangers on Sunday already has Carlo Ancelotti knowing that he has a job on his hands.
The Italian is now more aware than ever before that he desperately needs to get the rest of his players back into training, as Rangers looked a lot more prepared than Los Blancos.
A lot of the issues, though, aren't new and don't offer many reasons to be optimistic.
Marcelo and Isco don't seem to have a place in this Real Madrid team and that was seen in the first half. The Brazilian wore the armband, but his decline was evident again.
He'll need more time to show what he has to offer, but his problems were clear to see. He lost the ball, lacked rhythm and offered very little in attack. Isco wasn't much different.
When your best player is your goalkeeper, it's clear that you have things that need to be resolved. Andriy Lunin was Real Madrid's standout player on the day, and he won't be near the starting XI once Thibaut Courtois has returned. The good news is that there's a backup option for if and when the Belgian needs it.
Rodrygo Goes is coming into an important year as a Real Madrid player. He wants to be one of the players to accompany Karim Benzema in attack, and he has shown signs that suggest he might be one of the men to line up alongside the No.9.
Rangers were far better than Real Madrid and Steven Gerrard's side were well drilled. They were quick, direct and caused problems for Los Blancos.
Real Madrid were better in the second half and Miguel Gutierrez made a difference once he was introduced. Having impressed Zinedine Zidane last season, he has started life under Ancelotti well. He has the talent, personality and energy needed to make a difference.
Monda21
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A lion doesn’t die he just sleep and Marcelo is a lion his just sleeping
Desmondeyum
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Don't even think of slamming Marcelo
Desmondeyum
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Every Madrid fan knows Marcelo isn't a starter at Real Madrid anymore, he has happily accepted to be the 2nd or even 3rd choice left back at the club. This guy has never asked for a pay raise coz he just simply loves the club. Can Madrid fans show him a bit of respect?!
Kuhblnsy
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why the hell people are critical of pre_ season friendly players are not fit most of the first team are not even playing, remember 2 season ago athletico Madrid beat real Madrid 7-2 and real won lal liga right after
Desmondeyum
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Marcelo today