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Real Madrid started this season on a poor note which made many question the club's ability to defend the Spanish and European Cup titles but in recent weeks, they've significantly improved their performances in both competitions. As the most successful club in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid is currently facing difficulties in progressing to the knockout stages of the competition but having well experienced manager like Carlo Ancelotti as the club manager I think gives them the needed advantage over their opponents in the remaining two group stage games. Do you think Real Madrid will succeed in progressing to the next round? Let me read your thoughts.

Why not? I think Real Madrid will be able to progress to the next round of the Champions League. It doesn’t matter their poor start, there are two clubs that will always have my confidence and that’s Real Madrid and Manchester City. I don't think either Brest or Salzburg will be able to stop Real Madrid from getting maximum points in each game.

For Salsburg, I think Real Madrid wouldn't find it difficult to beat them but considering Brest's performance in the UEFA Champions League competition this season, I think they'll pose a major threat when they host Real Madrid on 29th January for their last game of the group stage. The French club have been one of the dark horses of the competition this season and since that game will be played in their own home ground, I expect them to go all out for a win knowing fully well they have nothing to lose since they're playing against the reigning champions but at the end, I predict a Real Madrid win regardless

I have different view over this. I meant Brest is at the top, but they often fought against the weak teams. It's kinda different when they are gonna face Real Madrid. This pretty much the same situation like when Real Madrid fought Atalanta.

Real Madrid at the midtable, and Atalanta was topping the competition by winning all of ez games, yet they able to destroy Atalanta.

What's the difference then?

Regarding Brest, why are they currently in seventh place, of course there are two factors that we can get. This team is not yet well-known in the UCL league, so their opponents may have never faced them in the UCL, and Brest themselves appear without any burden. So that's why they can appear more impressive at this time, but if in a local competition where their opponents have often faced each other, they could lose 8 times.

But that only applies to other teams, not to Real Madrid. As you said, the ranking problem is not that much of a problem for Real Madrid. Just look at when Atalanta was on fire and Real Madrid needed points, Real Madrid could win easily in that match. So I am sure that with Real Madrid's current condition, they need points to qualify for the play-off round, so they will not waste the opportunity, it must be remembered that Real Madrid is a team that is used to being under pressure and they can always make a comeback. So I am sure that Brest or Salzburg will not be able to stop Real Madrid's strength and mentality, especially since Ancelotti's team is currently slowly improving in performance and starting to get chemistry between players.