0 shots on target! Real Madrid s 330 million-dollar double-gun misfire. Bale pointed out the weakness and Alonso was helpless.

In the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid lost 0-1 away to Liverpool. In this focus battle, Mbappe, who is worth 180 million euros, and Vinicius, who is worth 150 million euros, did not perform well and were completely restricted. Bell, who was a guest on CBS Sports, believes that there is no real No. 9 center, which is Real Madrid's weakness.

In this Champions League battle, Real Madrid coach Alonso arranged a 4141 formation, with Vinicius on the left, facing Liverpool right back Bradley; Mbappe served as center, facing Van Dijk and Konate.

Real Madrid's 330 million euros double gun cannot take any advantage. The 22-year-old Liverpool right back Bradley performed a famous performance in the Champions League and completely locked Vinicius. Vinicius's signature skills - accelerating bursts, sudden stops and turns, and 1V1 slipping to the bottom line - have no effect in front of Bradley. Whoscored gave Vinicius a 5.9 score, the lowest score on the team.

Mbappe cannot beat the central defender combination of Van Dijk and Konate. This season, Mbappe has scored 13 goals in 11 games in La Liga and 5 goals in the first 3 games of the Champions League. He is in very good form. However, Liverpool returned to the chain defense of the Klopp era and the midfielder "Mc8h" teamed up to block Mbappe's sprint space. Without space, Mbappe cannot fly.

In the CBS Sports Champions League live broadcast room, former Real Madrid superstar Bell commented on Vinicius and Mbappe.

Bell analysis: "We did not see Mbappe and Vinicius show their magic in the offensive third zone. In fact, Real Madrid players did not perform at a high level on the offensive end, which is a bit disappointing. Vinicius did not have a shot and only succeeded once in 3 dribbles. Mbappe was similar. Although he had 5 successful dribbles, he did not threaten the pass and 3 shots were 0 on target."

What are the flaws in Real Madrid's offense? Bell also gave his own understanding: "Sometimes, you need to break through with the ball and test the opponent's defender. Mbappe and Vinicius are faster than their opponents and have better skills, so they can try to break through. However, they did not do this. The only explanation is that Real Madrid does not have a No. 9 center, waiting to receive the cross in the penalty area. Real Madrid needs to attack the bridgehead, which is a very complicated matter." Real Madrid does not have a No. 9 center, and Alonso can do nothing.

Coaching Real Madrid is no easy task. Xabi Alonso is under great pressure. He must have the right tactics and manage the locker room well.

Bell said: "Everyone knows that managing Real Madrid players is more difficult than formulating tactics. I believe Alonso also knows this. He can draw on his experience as a player." When coaching at Real Madrid, Alonso needs to take care of the emotions of big-name superstars. Superstars like Vinicius and Mbappe do not like to be replaced, which makes adjustments more difficult.