The Real Madrid team can be considered weak without Benzema. Real Madrid conceded two goals in just 24 minutes. And at the end of the first half, Real Madrid trailed 2-1. Vini managed to score a goal. Real Madrid had 77% ball possession. However, Madrid trailed 2-1. Madrid's defenders should have performed more carefully in the second half, if Madrid's defense is weak, then Madrid is more likely to lose this match. So far my guess is that this match will be a draw. Losing against Girona would be a shame for Madrid.
Real madrid this week again lost completely when they traveled to the Montilivi stadium where Real madrid had to give up 2-4 to Girona. One of the big surprises was present in this match where Castellanos was able to score 4 goals or a Quattrick against Real Madrid. He became the man of the match in this match after buying up 4 goals in this match. With this defeat, Real Madrid has given up on Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title, even I think Real Madrid has raised the white flag for this season.
Before this game started i thought real madrid would easily win this game but they had a hard time on the pitch in doing this job perfectly. Indeed without Benzema Real Madrid is like losing its sharpness on the front lines.
It has been repeatedly said throughout this thread now that Real Madrid isn't fully focused on La Liga anymore and I don't get why people are still surprised that Real Madrid isn't performing at the top level in a competition where there is nothing to be won anymore? The La Liga title was gone weeks ago. That doesn't mean they should stop playing soccer altogether, which they didn't and they are also able to win their games even when they play at only 90%, but if I were the coach of Real Madrid, I would also signal to my players that it is important to stay healthy rather than taking risks as if it still was all about the title. It isn't and Ancelotti knew that for a while and the players knew it as well. It is all about the Champions League and the Copa del Rey and if they win it both, they have had another huge season despite the performance in La Liga.