adminFANS claimed Chelsea full-back Reece James was “eaten alive” by Real Madrid’s tactics.
Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo gave James a torrid night as Real saw off the ten-man Blues 2-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Ex-Three Lions centre-back Rio Ferdinand insisted Vinicius showed the defender “no respect” and Glenn Hoddle blamed James for Real’s second goal at the Bernabeu.
Fans piled in too, saying the Chelsea wideman “got no mercy” as Real swarmed onto him, both when he had possession himself and when a winger took him on.
Bernabeu chief Carlo Ancelotti’s ruthless approach was praised, with one observer posting: “High intensity football…. these guys are top, top quality.”
Another wrote: “Real Madrid players absolutely ate up Reece like a pride of lions to win back possession for the first goal.” – The Sun
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