Different Flavour | Oct 22, 2026

Writing for Managing Madrid, Kung_Fu_Zizou analyzes Real Madrid's recent tactical progression under manager Jose Mourinho following their UEFA Champions League clash against RB Leipzig. The author highlights the tactical freedom Mourinho has provided to rotated players such as Arda Guler, Bernardo, and Federico Valverde, while voicing major concern over Vinicius Junior's continuing slump in form.

The piece argues that Vinicius appears to be in free fall despite significant club backing, making Diomande the clear choice at left wing. Kung_Fu_Zizou also praises Dean Huijsen's ball progression, Valverde's excellence at right back, Eduardo Camavinga's renewed confidence, and Guler's potential to become a long-term successor to Toni Kroos.