As the year comes to an end, several players lacking game time are surprising everyone with impressive performances. Following the Atalanta match, Relevo reports an important decision by Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez regarding one of Carlo Ancelotti’s players.
The end of the year is shaping up quite well for Real Madrid. After their defeat at Anfield against Liverpool in late November, Carlo Ancelotti and his team secured two crucial victories, against Girona (3-0 in La Liga) and Atalanta Bergamo (3-2 in the Champions League), respectively. In these two away matches, certain players stood out. Of course, Jude Bellingham continues to demonstrate that he is the true leader of this Madrid squad. Besides the English midfielder, Fran Garcia, who is perfectly filling in for Ferland Mendy, is also meeting expectations.
Ceballos silences critics
Since the victory over Atalanta Bergamo at the Gewiss Stadium, Dani Ceballos’ name has been resonating more and more in Madrid as a key talent. Hampered by physical setbacks in past seasons, the 28-year-old Spanish midfielder found himself pushed down the pecking order. Close to leaving the Spanish capital last summer to secure more playing time this season, Ceballos stayed at the last minute. Following Toni Kroos’ departure and the numerous injuries plaguing the squad, the former Real Betis player has rediscovered his playing opportunities.
Contrary to his previous reputation as a hesitant player incapable of creating danger, Dani Ceballos has been dazzling in recent weeks. Completely transformed, the Spanish midfielder is filling the gaps in midfield. With his passes, defensive contributions, and significantly improved work rate, he provides much-needed stability to Madrid’s game. Starting against Atalanta this Tuesday, Ceballos made up for the absence of Kroos and even Luka Modric, who came on later in the match.
Dani Ceballos: untouchable for now
While many are praising the player’s standout recent performance, the Spanish outlet Relevo reveals that the club’s management has revised their plans. Initially rumoured to leave in January or perhaps at the end of the season, Dani Ceballos is now regarded as a key part of the squad. According to Relevo, the player who was expected to depart in the coming weeks has now risen to become the second choice behind Luka Modric. Highly valued by the coaching staff in recent days, Ceballos is now considered untouchable, with Florentino Pérez fully aware of this.
It remains to be seen whether an extension of the contract for the Utrera-born player, who joined Real Madrid in 2017, will be discussed by the end of the season. In any case, this marks a significant achievement for the player who was loaned to Arsenal between 2019 and 2021. At 28, Ceballos is much more mature, and with Carlo Ancelotti’s confidence, he seems set to become a key player capable of providing the balance that Madrid’s game so desperately needs.
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