In Real Madrid's match against Rayo Vallecano, Carreras won a penalty and scored a goal, helping the team secure a 4-1 victory. AS published an article stating that Carreras continues to prove he is far more than a backup player, and Mourinho is consistently very pleased with his professionalism and training performance.

It's easy to follow the crowd, but it's not so easy to stand out. That's what Álvaro Carreras is doing. Twelve months ago, another left-back arrived as a marquee signing, and he too had been in the spotlight. After Cucurella's arrival, he didn't give up; instead, he made his voice heard. This time, he seized his major opportunity. Since Cucurella became established, this was his first start, and he delivered an outstanding performance. He won a penalty and scored a goal. Against Rayo Vallecano, he was like a sharp knife, especially in the opponent's half, full of impact and precision. Mourinho had said before the match that he had "oil in his feet," and at the Bernabéu, not far from the Valdebebas training ground, Carreras played like an F1 car.

It was one of his most complete performances in the white shirt, particularly in the first half, where he was everywhere. He was active from the start. In the 13th minute, he reached the ball first, and an opponent fouled him, earning Real Madrid a penalty that Mbappé converted. Before anyone could react, in the 17th minute, he finished it himself. After Vinicius won the ball, Carreras cleverly ran to the right spot, linked up in the penalty box, and calmly slotted the ball into the near corner. He played with ease. Last season, he contributed to 5 goals, scoring 2 and providing 3 assists, while yesterday he was directly involved in two goals in a single match. Beyond that, he made several powerful runs, helping Real Madrid accelerate their ball distribution.

Early in the second half, Rayo Vallecano had their best spell thanks to Zhigunov's performance, and Carreras had to strengthen his defense, but the danger didn't come from his side. His stat sheet was impressive: he created 3 chances, successfully completed 2 of 2 dribbles, made 3 tackles, 3 clearances, and 3 successful duels, tied for the most on the pitch with Diomande; he completed 54 passes with an 88% success rate, second only to one other player on the team, and recorded 90 touches. And notably, Cucurella came on as a substitute, but Carreras was not replaced.

"It was a great match for the whole team, but I'm also happy with my goal. Mbappé passed the ball back to me in the penalty box, and I finished it. I'm very happy and have been enjoying this dream come true since day one. I want to keep enjoying this experience and continue working hard to reach my goals," he said smiling after the match. He also highlighted Mourinho's demands: "The coach is very demanding. It's difficult to maintain 100% intensity for 90 minutes. Bringing Cucurella on in the final minutes was to support me defensively." And Carreras responded with a 100% performance, proving that he can play whenever the team needs him, and with full confidence.

For his part, Mourinho has always been clear about this. Even in preseason, he was very pleased with Carreras's daily performance and professionalism. As players returning from the World Cup and new signings gradually joined the team, Carreras steadily established himself. He not only fulfilled his duties but also delivered some impressive performances, such as in the friendly against Fiorentina; sometimes he was deployed in a more advanced position, and Mourinho experimented with him there too. He didn't shy away from the new role but continued to prove himself. Just like yesterday, he wants to make everyone understand that he is far more than just a backup option.

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