Club legend Guti recently made an appearance on the El Chiringuito program, where he proclaimed that Carlo Ancelotti’s current Real Madrid team is “much better” than the famous ‘Galacticos’ squad he was a part of in the early 2000s. Guti, who spent almost his entire career with Los Blancos, noted that from 1995-2010, he witnessed the arrival and departure of several big stars at the Bernabeu. In 2000, current president Florentino Perez put together a team of ‘Galacticos’ featuring names like Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, and David Beckham.
According to Guti, the current La Liga-leading Madrid team surpasses the Galacticos squad that fell short of winning the Champions League. Guti expressed his views on the El Chiringuito program, emphasizing that the current Madrid team is superior to the Galacticos in terms of both the squad and the team itself. He also praised the current team for “having their feet on the ground” as a cohesive unit. The upcoming transfer of Kylian Mbappe, following Jude Bellingham’s arrival as Perez’s Galactico in 2023, is highly anticipated this summer. Mbappe is reportedly set to complete a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain upon the expiration of his contract on June 30.
Mbappe’s current situation in France, where he is going through a rough patch and experiencing a strained relationship with head coach Luis Enrique, is not unusual for a star player, according to Guti. The former Real Madrid player suggested that having a strong personality is often a characteristic of being a star player in football. Guti reflected on his own career at Madrid, attributing his longevity with the club to understanding his role and knowing how to contribute effectively to the team. He highlighted the importance of players like Claude Makelele, who knew their responsibilities and could rely on the likes of Figo, Zidane, and Ronaldo to make an impact on the game.
Guti’s comments shed light on the evolution of Real Madrid teams over the years, comparing the current squad under Ancelotti to the star-studded Galacticos of the early 2000s. The discussion surrounding Mbappe’s potential arrival at Madrid adds another layer of excitement to the club’s upcoming transfer window, with the French forward set to follow in the footsteps of past Galacticos. Despite facing challenges both on and off the field, Mbappe’s star quality and potential impact on the team are highly anticipated by fans and experts alike. As Real Madrid continues to build on its rich history and tradition of success, the comparisons between past and present teams offer a glimpse into the ongoing evolution of the club under Ancelotti’s leadership.
