Of course, their performance will improve because their players are getting fit. It's been a long time that Real Madrid have experienced such poor performance due to injury. Winning Atalanta gave them hope of qualifying to the next round and it will also motivate them to win the rest of their matches. It hasn't happened in history that Real Madrid, the title favorite will not qualify to the round of 16, and it will not happen this season.
I can't expect a round of 16 without Real Madrid. I have full faith that Real Madrid will be able to win two matches in a row. The reason for their misery was the injury crisis in the Real camp. Since Real Madrid still has more than a long month for the next match, this time will be enough for their players to recover from injuries. When their important players get a chance in the starting eleven, we will be able to enjoy the real Real Madrid this season. One of the next two matches in the Champions League is against RB Salzburg, which is a weaker team than them and their performance in the Champions League is not good at all. Therefore, we can say that Real Madrid's victory against RB Salzburg will be a little easier. Real Madrid will have to play their eighth match against Brest, which will definitely be a little challenging for Real Madrid. But I believe that Real Madrid will win the last match as well. After winning the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, they will definitely give their fans a confident game.
Madrid are now quite good. I think they can get into the last 16 although they will probably have to go through the play-offs. Winning the remaining 2 games will not guarantee Madrid an automatic place in the last 16 by placing them in the top 8 of the standings.
They didn't start well is a bad result, but when they get through to the next round, then the situation will be different.