Zamorano: Mbappe is Real Madrid's solution; I feel this will be a great year

According to AS, Real Madrid and Inter Milan legend Zamorano said it is strange that Real Madrid have lacked a traditional center forward in recent years.

Ivan Zamorano spent four seasons at Real Madrid before later moving to Inter Milan. Speaking about the current Real Madrid team, Zamorano said: "Mourinho is working hard to continue his football philosophy. In Real Madrid's first few matches, I saw a very strong attacking intention, and the defense was also good. The players are gradually adapting to his demands."

Zamorano believes Mourinho understands Real Madrid's history, the dressing room, and the responsibility that comes with coaching Real Madrid. He said: "I am very optimistic, and I feel this will be a great year. Real Madrid have a very good squad, with many options in every position. Mourinho has also brought order, focus, and a spirit of unity to the team."

Speaking about Mbappe missing chances against Betis, Zamorano said that Mbappe will always be Real Madrid's solution and a player capable of changing matches through goals and individual ability. Regarding that defeat, he believes Real Madrid did not deserve to lose, but the team needs to recover and prepare for the important matches ahead.

Speaking about Carlos Espe, Zamorano said: "The strangest thing in recent years is that Real Madrid have not had a recognized center forward, because Real Madrid have always had a penalty-area number nine. Carlos represents this type of natural striker. He is 1.93 meters tall, has the physical attributes to act as a target man, and can also give the team some breathing space when building from the back becomes difficult."

Zamorano also believes Espe is a penalty-area player who is close to goal and has good heading and finishing ability. When opponents sit deep, he can become a solution for Real Madrid. Speaking about the match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan, Zamorano said it will be a difficult contest, with the result potentially decided by details, and called it one of the most exciting matches of the first stage of the Champions League.

Regarding whether Real Madrid are Champions League title favorites, Zamorano gave an affirmative answer: "Real Madrid must always be considered one of the Champions League favorites; they are the kings of this competition."