Real Madrid played a horrendous match at the Metropolitano, unworthy of the players we have. Mourinho needs to make some hard decisions if this squad is to turn around. It is September and La liga feels all but lost.

Real Madrid cannot afford to lose, period. Mourinho needs to play our strongest squad, and at the moment that should not include Vini Jr. The decision to bench Vini is not an easy one. But Mourinho needs to consider it.

Real Madrid cannot continue to do this. The squad is incapable of playing 90 minutes of football. This will not do if we are going to compete this season.

Real Madrid played 45 very good minutes then fell asleep and played with fire. Arda Guler revived the patient and sealed the victory. If Real Madrid is to compete this season, it must play 90 minutes of football.

Real Madrid is not playing at the level we expected. There are clear deficiencies in our play, which I discuss in detail. But the bigger picture is much more positive than headlines would suggest. Here are some compelling reasons to be optimistic.

Real Madrid's victory against Inter was frustrating, with some negative takeaways but some positive ones as well. This match was all over the place. But the 3 points are the most important thing.

Real Madrid must win tomorrow and dispel the doubts generated after the Betis match. With the talent in this squad there is no excuse. Inter will play a low block and Mou will have to do a patch up rub in the midfield, with the absences of bernardo, Camavinga and Arda Guler.

f you don't finish your chances you will pay the price. Real Madrid cannot afford to miss so many chances. Kylian Mbappe and Vini had a nightmare of a match. In this league you cannot afford to drop silly points, especially when the system is working against you.

Real Madrid faces Betis after two convincing performances. The rival may be modest but the atmosphere will be hostile. Mourinho's squad needs to retain the same level of intensity if it is to take the 3 points from the Benito Villamarin.

Real Madrid appears to be back. After an excellent second half against Real Sociedad, the squad put on a show against Malaga. This squad has the potential to do great things this season. Here are some of the top takeaways from this excellent performance