Real Madrid is turned away by the audience, the superstars are deeply saddened. They always strive to train tirelessly every day, but it seems luck is not on their side
Since when has Real Madrid been this bad?
Real Madrid have lost two home games by three goals or more for the first time in 15 years.
10 days after losing 0-4 to Barcelona at the Bernabeu, Madrid fell 1-3 to AC Milan. The of “losing” the 2024 Ballon d’Or occurred during that streak. It’s been a while since Los Blancos were so overwhelmed.
The Champions League theme music prompted tens of thousands of Bernabeu fans to whistle before the match against Milan. It was like protesting Vinicius’s “loss” of the Ballon d’Or last week. Since Carlo Ancelotti and his students played poorly, the critical comments were addressed at them after the match.
Despite many excellent outcomes from last season to now, Ancelotti’s Real Madrid is not ideal, whether winning early or from behind. They found several faults, and only Champions League DNA can save Los Blancos. When luck runs out, everything is revealed.
Carlo Ancelotti’s future is uncertain despite helping Real Madrid win 2 more Champions Leagues in 3 seasons. No coach can lose El Clasico so weakly at the Bernabeu. Owner Florentino Perez always wants to win the Champions League. He can lose his job quickly if he can’t execute these two things, no matter how good Ancelotti is.
Real Madrid cannot function without Toni Kroos, like Man City without Rodri. After failing in 2022-2023, the German midfielder vowed fans Los Blancos will return. The 2023-2024 Champions League was his final trophy at the Bernabeu. Due to injuries and Kroos’ absence, Ancelotti is under pressure.
The Italian captain doesn’t expect much from the coaching staff, but a new center-back in January 2025 is necessary under the current crisis. Since David Alaba doesn’t know when he’ll return from an ACL injury, Real Madrid’s only two true center-backs, Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger, may easily flood when rotating for different events.
Since the season started, Real Madrid has lost 3 times in 16 matches. Last season, they lost only 2 games in 55. Ancelotti admits this terrible reality. The seasoned Italian coach stated he struggles to create squad balance and stability.
Blame is normal—it’s not unfair. Coaches are blamed when teams don’t do well “Ancelotti said.
Although Ancelotti doesn’t think the players aren’t trying, he shouldn’t disregard rumors that the dressing room is unstable. Fans might readily criticize Lucas Vazquez for not continuing Dani Carvajal’s legacy. Vazquez shouldn’t endure that fate, but what else can Ancelotti do? Will Aurelien Tchouameni be delegated to defense for a long time?
The last person named in the past 10 terrible days is Kylian Mbappe. He needs time to adjust at Real Madrid in his debut season. After nearly four months with Los Blancos, how long will Mbappe adapt?
Mbappe hasn’t scored in 3 matches, contrasting with his 8-goal streak in the previous 12. Can the world’s finest player justify Bernabeu’s biggest salary?
On such a dismal day, TV cameras and reporters have often caught Endrick and Arda Guler looking bored on the sidelines. Guler has played 1/4 of the last 5 matches and Endrick has not. When their seniors are temporarily deteriorating, do the world’s top young talents have a chance?
All of this worries Real Madrid, and it may get worse. Next Champions League opponent is Liverpool at Anfield on November 27.