Re: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

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This season Real Madrid faced quite tough opponents in 8 matches and different while for previous seasons in the group stage Madrid faced weaker opponents than them that made Real Madrid undefeated in the group stage and always came out as champions in the group. However, this season is where Real Madrid's performance is tested whether they can defend the UCL title if they face tough clubs at the beginning to continue to advance to the next round.

The new format implemented in the Champions League makes it a little difficult for Real Madrid to achieve maximum results because most of the teams they face are very difficult to beat. Previously they had lost two matches, this number may increase because in the remaining four matches they will face Liverpool and Atalanta. I am very skeptical that they can retain the title because their performance this season is very different from last season. After losing to Milan, they now have to fight hard to improve their position in the standings, but I am also very pessimistic that Real Madrid can win at Liverpool's headquarters.

I strong'y disagree with your opinion. I'm not blaming Real Madrid, but their abysmall performance has nothing to do with the new format of UCL. I think you forgot that how many players of Real Madrid absences due to the injured. Their injury list is long. They missed Militao, Carvajal, Alaba, and even Courtois. Those guys were important players in the starting lineup.

I don't like how cocky Real Madrid's coach, ancellotti by not bringing a lot of players especially proper defenders to the squad. I know he's one of best coach, but he should totally aware about how thin his squad. He should bring in defenders as good as his starters. That's the reason why they always so struggle to beat UCL teams due to their weak defense.