Can a team that hasn’t moved in five games still claim greatness? Radio pundits agree Madrid’s 2026‑27 campaign under José Mourinho is underwhelming. After five fixtures the whites sit third, six points shy of a dominant Barcelona, and the international break looms.
Last night on Cope’s ‘El Partidazo’, every voice pointed the finger at the squad. Manolo Lama declared, “Not even Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso or Arbeloa could fix players who refuse to work or help each other.” He added that if Atlético fielded only centre‑backs and a keeper, Real would never pose a threat.
Lama admitted he’d been expecting this, saying he never wanted to chase them. Paco González went further, insisting only Güler seems fit to play, while the rest drift aimlessly. Tchouameni and Bellingham appear as isolated sparks, Konaté and Dumfries lack a decent passing outlet. In my view, the absence of collective rhythm is Madrid’s biggest obstacle.