The French star Eduardo Camavinga continues his journey in search of consistency with Real Madrid, which is the main goal he has been aiming to achieve since joining the royal team. His performance still swings between moments of clear brilliance and others marked by decline, as clearly demonstrated in his recent appearance against Villarreal at the La Ceramica stadium.

In the face-off against the Yellow Submarine, Camavinga appeared with two different faces: after shining in the previous match against Monaco as a left-back, he returned this time to his original position as a midfielder to compensate for Tchouameni's absence. In the second half, he was a balancing and supporting element for the team, even turning at times into a starting point for attacks. However, his start in the first half was fraught with hesitation and errors.

Physical readiness reflected in numbers

Physically, Camavinga confirmed he is in good shape, having recovered the ball 6 times, succeeded in 4 out of 6 tackles, won 8 out of 12 duels, in addition to intercepting a ball and clearing another, without being dribbled past on any occasion. He also showed mental strength that allowed him to overcome a difficult start and return to the atmosphere of the match.

Problems with the ball

Despite this, the French player struggled with passing and accuracy, which is a sensitive point in the midfield position. He made mistakes in 8 out of 58 passes, some of which nearly put the team in dangerous situations, especially during the first half. Although he relatively improved in the second half, he failed to fully impose himself in possession, except for a notable pass that Mbappe did not capitalize on.

Where does Camavinga play?

The Frenchman's position remains a question mark within Real Madrid. He has proven his ability to play as a left-back or a midfielder, but with Tchouameni's return and Carreras' stability on the left side, the question arises: Is the solution in the midfield position? The task is not easy, especially with Guler's increasing role under Arbeloa's leadership and Bellingham's stability on the other side of the midfield.

Injuries... the biggest obstacle

Injuries have been Camavinga's number one enemy. In 2025 alone, he suffered four consecutive injuries that kept him out for long periods, depriving him of consistency and affecting his rhythm. He missed 35 out of 68 matches last season, more than half of the season.

A positive outlook in 2026

In 2026, things look brighter. After a better start to the year, he started in 6 of the last 7 matches, but he still oscillates between strong and less impressive performances, reflecting his journey with Real Madrid from the beginning: peaks and valleys.

The confidence within the club is great in Camavinga's ability to become a pivotal midfielder, but the essential condition for achieving this remains one: turning intermittent talent into true consistency.