“I have warned Carlo Ancelotti about that particular player, he refused to bench him, He keeps causing problems to the teams, He cost Real Madrid three points against Arsenal in the first and Ancelotti played him in the second leg again: Former Real Madrid Player and France international Karim Benzema names ONE player who doesn’t deserve to start for Real Madrid, warned Ancelotti about the unforgivable mistake

Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign came to an abrupt end with a 1-2 defeat to Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite their valiant efforts, Los Blancos were unable to overcome the 3-0 deficit from the first leg, ultimately falling short in their bid to reach the semifinals.

The match itself was a closely contested affair, with Arsenal taking the lead through Bukayo Saka’s strike. Vinicius equalized for Real Madrid, but Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal silenced the home crowd and sealed the win for the visitors.

The result marks a significant setback for Real Madrid, as they will not feature in the semifinals of the competition for the first time in five years. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected on the team’s struggles, highlighting their tendency to play too individually as a major issue.

Courtois noted that when opponents double-team their star players, such as Vinicius or Kylian Mbappe, the team sometimes fails to adapt effectively. He emphasized the need for improvement, stating that if Real Madrid wants to achieve success, they need to function better as a unit.

Courtois also pointed out the absence of a pure striker in the team as a contributing factor to their struggles. He mentioned that the team’s reliance on crosses into the box often goes to waste without a target man like Joselu, who can win aerial duels and create scoring opportunities. This lack of a clinical finisher ultimately hindered Real Madrid’s ability to capitalize on their chances and progress in the competition.