The storm of injuries that hit them did not make them slump for too long, slowly but surely that is what Real Madrid is showing right now, they have continued to achieve victory after victory so far and improve their position in the standings, it doesn't matter if they have to qualify for the next phase through the play-off round, the most important thing is to go far and hope Real Madrid reaches the final, I think even though their performance is not so stable, Real Madrid will still be a strong candidate.
Real Madrid can still be expected in the Champions League because their coach still has the determination to make more improvements at Real Madrid in order to reach the next round in the Champions League this season. Likewise in the domestic league, Real Madrid is slowly no longer far behind the top of the standings so that the team can still be expected to remain a candidate for champions in the Champions League and also in their domestic league this season. In addition, in the transfer market this season, Real Madrid will definitely target several important players in order to have balanced strength when the storm of injuries hits them this season.
All Madrid should focus on right now is to improve their standing position in the Champions League competition. This season won't be as the usual champions League competition where we already know the two teams who will play in the final half way into the competition. I mean blinding tagging Madrid and Champions League candidate might be demanding too much from the team.
Although in the domestic League they are showing strong persistence as the keep up with the chasing to take over the top standing. But for the CL more has to be done because the like of Liverpool are not sleeping. This will be one of those champions League where surprises wil fill the air till the last game.