SER Radio: Vinicius and Mbappe's Lack of Defensive Effort Has Angered Real Madrid Fans

Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 on Tuesday to claim their first victory in the Champions League group stage. However, Madrid fans were far from satisfied with the team's performance. Although goals from Mbappe and Valverde gave Real Madrid a 2-0 lead before the 25-minute mark, they ultimately endured a tense match. In fact, if not for Courtois' excellent saves in front of goal and the Italians' inability to take their chances, the victory should have gone to the away side.

This is why they eventually booed their own team, which was undoubtedly one of the most striking scenes of the match. SER Radio's program El Larguero discussed the issue, and guest Peja Mijatovic analyzed why fans at the Bernabeu booed the players: "I was surprised at the time because we were leading. But I think this situation has lasted for two seasons, because Real Madrid fans have not won La Liga or the Champions League for two years, so everyone comes to matches with a little bit of anger."

In his view, after the various changes Real Madrid has experienced over the past two years, the Bernabeu is now in a state of turmoil, and fans fear history could repeat itself. These concerns have become stronger, especially after seeing the strength shown by teams like Barcelona. Barcelona has continued to surge forward, looking unstoppable, and is once again challenging for trophies in all competitions this season: "The fans were almost ready to start booing because they were very dissatisfied. Although the team won yesterday, their performance did not fully prove that they have the ability to win La Liga. Especially considering Barcelona's current form, I think all of this will affect how the fans view the team."

In addition, SER Radio believes the attitudes of certain players must also be mentioned. Players such as Vinicius and Mbappe have not been active enough defensively and have put the team in difficult situations more than once: "The behavior of certain players has also angered the fans. But I think this is part of football. I believe players, even if there are moments when some people oppose them, must continue working hard and move toward their goals. I think Mourinho understands this very well, doesn't he? For him, victory is obviously crucial."

This is especially relevant after Real Madrid failed to win any major trophies for two consecutive years: "Ultimately, this is what football is about. After two years with almost nothing to show for it, I think people want more than just victories. They want to see more attacking play, and they also want to see more possession."

Therefore, the fans' anger does not only come from the result of last Tuesday's match against Inter Milan, but from deeper reasons. It is a warning: this is not the Real Madrid they want to see on the pitch. If they want to make an impact in the Champions League, they need to produce performances far beyond what they have shown before.