Real Madrid’s painful 4-0 loss to PSG has exposed more than just tactical flaws; it’s revealed a deeper, ongoing problem within the squad: the lack of unity when adversity strikes. Once again, individualism and ego resurfaced at the first sign of difficulty, showing just how fragile the collective mindset can be when the scoreboard isn’t in their favor.

The club's leadership is fully aware of this issue and has resolved to act swiftly. In the coming days, several players will be called in for one-on-one conversations to clarify their intentions, level of commitment, and future with the team. The message is clear: Real Madrid must function as a team, or changes will be made. With the transfer window open until early September, there is time to make necessary adjustments.

The moment the team conceded the first goal, following a mistake by Asensio, the cohesion on the field crumbled. There were angry gestures, visible frustration, and a general lack of solidarity. Not all players reacted this way, but too many did.

Vinícius Júnior is one of the main concerns. Far from his best form, his current demeanor is raising internal alarms. While not the only player under scrutiny, his situation is particularly puzzling given his day-to-day professionalism. Now, the club wants clarity from him. What does he truly want moving forward? Prior renewal talks are being put aside until there is honesty.

Rodrygo’s case is more advanced. The club is already exploring a departure for him, with Xabi Alonso having made his stance clear. But in Vinícius’s case, they want to hear it directly from the player.

Kylian Mbappé is another issue. His performance levels have dropped significantly during the Club World Cup, partly due to illness, but his lack of effort defensively, particularly against PSG, has concerned Xabi Alonso. The coach’s system demands that everyone press and run, regardless of stature. That wasn’t the case in this match.

Vinícius and Mbappé are supposed to be the pillars of the attack, but if each tries to carry the load individually instead of working in tandem, the system breaks. It's not about footballing incompatibility but about attitude and effort—neither of which were visible against PSG.

The club has backed Xabi Alonso's approach. The coach, like Carlo Ancelotti before him, has diagnosed the problem as one of attitude, not talent. Now, with the summer stretching ahead, the time has come for tough decisions and honest conversations.

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