French Newspaper Raises Concerns Over Players' Abilities in High-Stakes Matches
In a scathing assessment by L'Equipe, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland received low ratings of 3/10 for their display in the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City. The newspaper labeled Bellingham's performance as his "worst match since arriving at Real," criticizing his lack of impact on the game.
Haaland, the City striker, faced criticism for his struggles in "very high level matches," failing to make an impression against Real Madrid's defense, particularly against Antonio Rudiger. L'Equipe noted that Haaland's difficulties persisted, highlighting his inability to integrate effectively into City's gameplay.
Despite Bernardo Silva's early goal for City, Real Madrid quickly turned the tables with a Ruben Dias own goal and Rodrygo's finish putting them in the lead by the 14th minute. However, Pep Guardiola's side staged a comeback in the second half, with Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol finding the net to regain a 3-2 lead.
The match ended in a 3-3 draw after Federico Valverde's well-taken finish ensured parity for both teams heading into the second leg at the Etihad Stadium next week.
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