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Real Madrid were able to beat Villarreal on their return to La Liga action on Saturday night. A 1-0 win was just about enough for Jose Mourinho's side to get th

Writer Hridyam Arora argues that Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is repeating past mistakes by persistently pairing Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde as a double pivot. Despite Real Madrid securing a 1-0 win against Villarreal on Saturday night, Arora contends that the midfield duo lacks chemistry and leaves the defense overly exposed.
According to the writer, relying heavily on the Valverde-Tchouameni partnership has unfairly sidelined other midfield options. Arora highlights that players such as Bernardo Silva, Thiago Pitarch, and Eduardo Camavinga are seeing limited playing time as a direct consequence of Mourinho's selection decisions.
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