LaLiga: Real Madrid Is Weak – Makelele Blasts Mourinho Over Atletico Defeat

Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has criticised Jose Mourinho’s tactical approach after Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in last weekend’s LaLiga derby.

Makelele questioned the way Mourinho set up his Real Madrid side against an organised Atletico team, claiming the team lacked a clear strategy.

Speaking to ESPN, the former France international said there was little understanding between Mourinho and his players during the match.

“There is no understanding. Neither between the players nor with the coach. Mourinho must talk to them,” Makelele said.

“The team is weak, there is no game plan and no clear ideas. There is nothing. Nothing, nothing, nothing… Absolutely nothing. We must demand more from them.”

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Makelele also rejected suggestions that poor refereeing was responsible for Real Madrid’s defeat, insisting the team’s performance was the main issue.

“The problem is not the referee, there is an obvious deficiency in the team,” he added.