The best football players have a strong character, are competitive, ambitious, know how to work as a team, have a strong sense of sacrifice, are self-disciplined, and have very clear views. Joselu Mato has been able to adapt to certain key Real Madrid characteristics in order to regain a lost profile upon his return to the white house, characteristics that Jovic and Mariano never understood.
“Is a guarantee in the attack game since he plays very well with his hands and face and is quite dangerous in the opposing area. Has a great head remate, and we are aware of the value he can bring. We don’t currently have any players with these qualities, which is very crucial since they are ready in the corners and cover the opposition’s area very well, said the Italian coach following the Madrid’s fifth straight victory. The Spanish center back has well understood his role in Carlo Ancelotti’s scheme despite not being Haaland or Mbappé. Ancelotti discovered a player profile who went years without playing at the Santiago Bernabéu (as a local). Because he is most likely not the number nine that Real Madrid would have preferred (at least the starting position), but he is doing what was asked of him on the day of his signing: being available for Carlo, working nonstop, having a positive attitude, and putting balls in the back of the net.
As things stand, the ’14’ has already equaled Mariano and Jovic’s numbers in their final three seasons in white. Joselu has four goals in seven games at Real Madrid, or one per 65 minutes, on average, to cap off a stellar season debut. The team received two crucial assists and nine of the 15 LaLiga points they had earned.
In addition, Joselu Mato has scored in each of his three home games with Real Madrid in LaLiga (2 in 2011 and 2 in 2023), passing Isco Alarcón in 2013 to become the second player to record goals in each of his three home matches with the team in white in the 21st century. It’s not by chance that you scored in both of your home games because there are more opportunities, claims Carlo.
Unknown profile for the Santiago BernabeuKarim Benzema became accustomed to a less common football aesthetic in a nine at the Bernabéu. The Frenchman, who spent his last years wearing white, made Raal, Van Nistelrooy, and Higuain-sized goalies forgettable by getting his teammates to play with him, leading the team, and completing carries with an insulting ease. Su marcha left a very difficult-to-fill hole that Joselu Mato, who understands the meaning of the word “goal,” is managing to tap.
Joselu is a traditional quarterback who has no trouble dropping to catch the ball to give his teammates air as they exit. Domina espaldas, es un riesgo en el game aéreo exprimiendo al maximo su 1’92 de estatura que le permite ganar muchos duelos. Joselu isn’t a quarterback who often creates opportunities, but he is by definition a leader in that regard, especially from the head (letal in that respect). Although not their strongest suits, driving and racing are known to be associated with high levels of intelligence. Additionally, he is a defensive-minded quarterback, which is something that Ancelotti finds attractive.