Real Madrid Fails to Meet Expectations in Key Matches
Real Madrid, the reigning Spanish and European champions, has been struggling to live up to their reputation in major competitions this season. Despite their dominant performance both domestically and internationally last year, the team has been unable to find consistency against top-tier opponents.
The current season initially promised an unstoppable Real Madrid, especially with the addition of Kylian Mbappé to the European champions’ squad. However, the reality has been quite different from expectations, proving once again the unpredictable nature of football.
Here are Real Madrid’s results in significant matches so far this season:
- Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta (UEFA Super Cup)
- Atlético Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid (La Liga)
- Real Madrid 5-2 Borussia Dortmund (Champions League)
- Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona (Champions League)
- Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan (Champions League)
- Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid (Champions League)
- Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona (Spanish Super Cup)
- Real Madrid 1-1 Atlético Madrid (La Liga)
These results, based on direct confrontations with league rivals, high-profile Champions League opponents, and national and European finals, show a balance of two wins, two draws, and four losses in the eight “key” matches played by the white team this season. Although Real Madrid is still alive in major competitions (Copa del Rey, La Liga, and Champions League), their poor performances have cost them the Spanish Super Cup title and direct qualification to the Champions League round of 16 as the defending champions.
Despite these setbacks, Real Madrid remains in contention for all major trophies and has already secured two titles: the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup. As history has shown, it would be unwise to count out Real Madrid prematurely. The coming weeks will reveal how Ancelotti’s team approaches their upcoming crucial matches.