Pale Eden Hazard scores no points in Spanish newspapers: “He is still far from his top level” | Foreign Football

Eden Hazard is not the old one yet. Anyone who looked at Real Madrid-Levante saw a Hazard who did come to the ball, but who took too little initiative. Once he made a noteworthy shot at goal, with an attempt from outside the penalty area. Furthermore, it was a pale Hazard. After an hour Eden was allowed to rest. At a time when Real was not exactly going well. After the early 0-1 lead (via Bale), the Royal lost the helm after the break.

After half a minute, the hapless Thibaut Courtois had to turn around – almost stopping Roger Marti’s effort, who went painfully slow into goal. Fifteen minutes later, the turnaround was complete: Campaña took a cross in one go on the shoe. Coach Ancelotti intervened. Exit Hazard after an hour, who failed to confirm his good performance against Alaves a week ago. His replacement Vinicius even scored twice and provoked a red card. That was not enough for the win: 3-3 was the final score.

In the Spanish press they were strict with Hazard. “It is a pity that the Belgian has not yet found his best form,” it reads at AS. “He doesn’t dare to do what he is good at: face defenders and break them. That’s because he’s still a long way from his peak form. He was the least successful of all attacking players. He was eventually substituted at the start of the second half, with only one shot on target. Bland party.”

The other Spanish newspaper Marca was also strict with the flank attacker. “A very invisible match from Eden Hazard. He was practically unimportant and appeared very little in the play.” Can Hazard silence the critics next Saturday? Real Madrid will then face Real Betis. Up to Hazard to prove himself.