Former international Ciprian Marica delivered a harsh verdict following Real Madrid’s 4-0 semifinal defeat to PSG at the Club World Cup, highlighting urgent squad issues. Marica criticized midfielder Tchouameni and left-back Fran Garcia, asserting that Real needs 2-3 new signings to reinforce those positions. He also questioned the compatibility of Mbappe and Vinicius on the same team, suggesting Mbappe’s integration disrupted Real’s system and contributed to the collapse. Marica predicts a tough year ahead for Real under Ancelotti, who he believes has lost control of the locker room dynamics around these stars.
Looking ahead, Marica considers PSG, fresh Champions League winners, favorites to beat Chelsea in the Club World Cup final and strong contenders to win next season’s Champions League as well[1].