Real Madrid just suffered a 0-2 draw with Liverpool in the 5th round of the Champions League qualifying round. Currently, Carlo Ancelotti's team has dropped to 24th place with only 6 points after 5 matches. The 25th place and above will be eliminated after the qualifying round ends and if there is another bad result, it is not ruled out that the defending champion will leave the game early.
That is the immediate prospect, not a threat to Los Blancos. After 2 humiliating defeats to Barcelona and AC Milan, Real Madrid has been seriously damaged. If he loses to Osasuna afterwards, Carlo Ancelotti's seat may not be available. However, a few wins after that were still not enough to ease the sadness after the defeat at Anfield.
Real Madrid was commented to have started the game too badly against Liverpool. Although there are many key players missing due to injuries, the remaining stars are not in the mid-level group, all of whom have proven their class. However, from the first minute until the end of the match, the away team seemed to be fighting. If it were not for the excellence of Thibaut Courtois, the nightmare night at Anfield would not have stopped at 2 goals conceded.
The ability to face difficulties is the biggest question for Real Madrid at the moment. The pillars will not be able to return soon and the winter transfer window has never been a promised land for Los Blancos. Fortunately for Ancelotti's team, with the current schedule, they will not, or will not have to meet any big team against the Madrid Derby on February 9. This is a precious time for everyone to regain their spirit and strength before entering the decisive stage of the season. Of course, with the condition at that time, they must pass the Champions League qualifying round.
In addition to the problem of incomplete personnel, Ancelotti also has to deal with another big problem, which is the position and form of Kylian Mbappe. The French striker, after a day of being returned to his strong left wing, still could not endanger Liverpool's defense. Trent Alexander-Arnold is not playing but Conor Bradley is still enough to restrain Real Madrid's main striker. Seeing Mbappe hold his head disappointedly when he missed a penalty, the away team's fans also shook their heads in frustration.
From the losses to Barcelona, Milan and now Liverpool, Mbappe has been "missing". If he cannot find the right position and playing style for the French striker, Ancelotti may have to pay with the seat he is sitting in. Last season, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham played very well, helping Real Madrid win a major double. This season, Carletto sacrificed Bellingham's position to Mbappe. If he fails in this mission, that will be the scariest thing for the Italian coach.
The season has passed nearly half of the way, everything is still out of reach for Real Madrid. Unlike Liverpool, who have to compete with many big opponents in the Premier League, Real Madrid will have a slightly lighter burden in La Liga. The next 2 months will decide the season of the Royal team.
