Losing Alonso without a DM replacement, followed by not signing at least a Benatia for CB, are even more idiotic moves.
Makelele 2.0

for me Alonso was the biggest loss, he was the leader in defence, close space and helping out wherever there was a problem and that defence had plenty.
at first I thought they were making space for Illaramendi, apparently he's good

but instead they played Modric and Kroos.
result, Arda's goal today, no DM. it was a 4v4, 4 Atletico players against the RM backline with no RM midfielders helping out.