Real Madrid's absence from last year's Ballon d'Or ceremony was perceived as petulant due to their discontent over player recognition. In the Copa Gianni semi-final, Real faced Paris Saint-Germain and suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat. Despite Thibaut Courtois's commendable saves, poor defending allowed PSG to capitalize on their mistakes early in the match. Manager Xabi Alonso faces the challenge of managing exceptionally gifted players like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, who showcase talent but do not contribute defensively.
Real Madrid's refusal to attend last year's Ballon d'Or ceremony was seen as an extreme act of petulance, reflecting their discontent with player recognition.
In a humiliating Copa Gianni semi-final, Real Madrid was defeated 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain, showcasing their vulnerability against attacking pressure.
Thibaut Courtois made remarkable saves but was ultimately powerless against shots from Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele amid poor defensive performances.
Xabi Alonso acknowledged the challenge of managing gifted players like Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, who excel yet neglect crucial defensive contributions.
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