Real Madrid’s loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia (make of that what you will) was disappointing but not wholly unexpected considering our recent form, Jan winter chills, post WC fatigue and the dopamine crash from the highs of last season.

Some very average coaching is further hindered by very mediocre and somewhat lopsided recruitment policy which is focussed on buying future galacticos inspite of the current team having obvious flaws and defects.

Carlo and the senior management say they have a complete squad. The results on the pitch beg to differ.