Mijatovic 'points Out' a Real Madrid Player: 'i Haven't Liked Him That Much...'

The narrow victory of Real Madrid in their visit to the Reale Arena has left multiple points of analysis. Especially in the tactical choices with which the Reggiolo coach faced the match at Real Sociedad's home stadium, a difficult stronghold to conquer. But the white expedition, thanks to Endrick's solitary goal 20 minutes into the match, was able to secure a more than positive result for the return leg.

One of the authorized opinions in this regard is Pedja Mijatovic. The former Real Madrid player, now a commentator in various media outlets, has briefly analyzed what this first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at the Reale Arena has been. The scorer of the Seventh makes it clear that "I stick with the result".

The narrow advantage makes it clear that it was "a fairly even match, where Real Sociedad has shown that it is a team, especially in this competition, very tough". Also  "everything remains open for the second match, although Real Madrid has an important advantage. A goal is important in this competition", especially because the conclusion of the tie will occur at Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

Carlo Ancelotti's tactical choices for these Copa del Rey semifinals, leaving several starters on the bench or in the capital of Spain, have indeed convinced Mijatovic. "Endrick yes because he scored a goal, he also had a good opportunity with a magnificent control hitting the crossbar", recalls the Montenegrin former midfielder.

Clear Differences

In contrast to the good feelings left by the young verdeamarelo striker is Arda Güler. The Turkish '15', according to Mijatovic's assessment, "not so much because with so much desire to try to take advantage of this opportunity I think he went from more to less". Certainly, the performance of the Ottoman attacking midfielder has been far from what many Madridists expected.

Especially considering the controversial reactions of Carlo Ancelotti in the press conference. Asked about the repeated benchings of Arda Güler, the Reggiolo coach shared his opinion about part of the player's environment. Beyond that controversy, Pedja Mijatovic makes it clear that "the team has delivered in a very difficult, very complicated field".

It is not for less, since  Real Sociedad has turned the Reale Arena into their fortress. Moreover, they were on a spectacular winning streak that Carlo Ancelotti's pupils have definitively broken. Mijatovic makes it clear that he likes Imanol Alguacil's tactical proposal, pointing out that Real Sociedad is a "team that plays very well".

"So in this competition, Madrid evidently has an advantage in this match and in this tie, it is very likely that they will play the final. But the second match must be played, right? It must be taken with great caution", warns Pedja Mijatovic, pointing out that the tie is by no means decided currently.