Real Madrid’s situation in the Champions League is looking increasingly precarious, with three losses in their last five matches and a tough road ahead to qualify for the next stage.
Sitting 24th in the standings after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday, the Spanish giants are in serious trouble in a competition where they’ve traditionally thrived.
Real’s dominance in European football is being called into question, as they face the reality of potentially failing to advance to the knockout rounds.
Under the new Champions League format, the top eight teams automatically progress to the round of 16, while those finishing ninth to 24th must compete in a two-legged play-off.
With their current position, Real Madrid is at risk of being drawn into this play-off, which could see them eliminated from the tournament early.
In the Liverpool loss, the club’s star players Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham struggled to make an impact. Mbappe’s missed penalty was a key moment in a difficult match for the holders, symbolizing the team’s overall struggles.
Bellingham, who has been one of Madrid’s standout performers this season, admitted that Liverpool were simply “more up for it” on the night. Meanwhile, pundits have raised concerns about Real’s current form, describing it as “alarming” given their history in the competition.
With three losses in five Champions League games, matching the number of defeats they had in their previous 24 matches, questions are being asked about what is going wrong for Real Madrid.
Could they really be eliminated from the competition that has been their domain for so long? Only time will tell, but they are certainly facing a daunting challenge.
