Real Madrid triumphed over Villarreal this Saturday, but not all players shone on the pitch. A recent signing faced criticism for his lackluster performance.

The left-back Alvaro Carreras was given a starting role, returning to the lineup after being benched in the Champions League clash against Kaïrat Almaty. However, his performance quickly drew attention for all the wrong reasons.

Carreras Under the Spotlight

From the opening minutes, Carreras‘s inaccuracies were glaringly evident. The pundits on “El Chiringuito” wasted no time in highlighting his dip in form. “He is lost, isn’t he?” questioned Juanma Rodriguez, as he commented on one of Carreras’s numerous turnovers.

Adding to the critique, Fernando Sanz pointed out that the recent derby against Atlético de Madrid seemed to have left a mark on him: “The match against Atleti left him KO. The Alvaro we saw before that game and today is not the same.”

Starting Position in Jeopardy?

The decline in Carreras’s performance has sparked discussions about his future as a starter. Analyst Jorge D’Alessandro suggested that Fran Garcia might be a more reliable option moving forward.

The pressure is mounting on Carreras to regain his form and prove his worth to Real Madrid. With crucial matches ahead, every performance will be scrutinized closely.

As fans and analysts alike ponder Carreras’s future at the club, one question remains: Can he bounce back and secure his place in the starting eleven?