At times, everything seemed idyllic. Real Madrid arrived in the Balearics full of enthusiasm after defeating Atalanta to win the UEFA Super Cup just days before. They took an early lead against Mallorca with a brilliant goal by Rodrygo, played some dazzling football that delighted the crowd, but returned to Madrid somewhat deflated after a 1-1 draw.Under new coach Jagoba Arrasate, the islanders found a way to shake the Spanish champions, equalizing through Vedat Muriqi and showing that the new Galacticos aren’t always invincible. They can be powerful, but not everywhere and not always. One of the reasons for this is that not everyone understood their responsibilities properly in the opening round of La Liga.Mallorca fans came to drool over the Galacticos but went home singing due to their team’s featJude Bellingham pointed this out after realizing that despite leading at halftime, the Royal Club was struggling with the hosts’ counterattacks. Immediately after emerging from the locker room, while still in the tunnel, he warned Carlo Ancelotti’s attacking trio: Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappe.”You three, finish the attack, because running back is f…ing hard,” the English international said with a smile, covering a large portion of the pitch. But no player in the world can do everything alone, not even Bellingham.This remark was met with approval – especially from Mbappe, who, during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, was known to act like a “diva” in similar situations. It seems now he’s matured.”Exactly what I’ve been saying. We need to finish the attack somehow,” agreed the Frenchman.##NAJAVA_MECA_8275741##This led Bellingham to add another comment just before stepping onto the field for the start of the second half:”Yes, even if you see a small space – just shoot.”To which Mbappe concluded:”When you two switch places (Rodrygo and Vinicius, ed.), I think they won’t expect you there. Then you can play faster.”Mbappé: “When you change places I think they don’t wait for us there.Mbappé: “I think you can go the other way quickly.”Bellingham: You have to try to finish the attacks when we move.Mbappé: “That’s what I’m saying” pic.twitter.com/Y4wAFVnQvH— 𝙇𝘽𝙕 (@losblancoszone) August 18, 2024
