Real Madrid must avoid losing or drawing matches if they are to win the La Liga this season. If Real Madrid loses a game and Barcelona gains 9 or 10 points in the league, I doubt Ancelotti will win the trophy this season. Barcelona is now leading by 9 points because they have not yet played Valencia; however, if they play the game and lose by 9 points, they should forget about the league crown and instead focus on the UCL and Copa del Rey. Real Madrid and Manchester City have suffered back-to-back losses, despite their strong performance last season. This is due to player ailments. And the coaches believe they will come back strong since they are the best two clubs with more essential players than the rest, allowing them to compete again in the league. Let us watch how Madrid performs against Osasuna this weekend if they have the possibility to get three points.
Yes, performing consistently is one way for Real Madrid to reduce the points gap, while hoping Barcelona slips. It sounds very difficult, but there is no other way to defend the trophy, Ancelotti must ensure his team recovers immediately. By successfully defeating Los Blancos, Barcelona has arguably won the first half of the season, Atletico Madrid seems unable to stem the pace of Lewandowski and his colleagues. Of course, Ancelotti will change his priority scale based on the opportunities he has, and it is possible that Real Madrid will recover and atone for all the mistakes in the previous match. The match against Osasuna is relatively easy, but they should not be underestimated, where they have the potential to cause a surprise.