Quote from: indah rezqi on January 02, 2025, 08:30:13 PM

Madrid journey in the Champions League this season has not been as smooth as previous seasons, we know that this is due to player injuries. But now, with most of the players back available, Madrid chances of reaching the last 16 have increased again, even though they have to go through the play-off route. Personally, I also assume that Madrid can secure full points in the next two matches, these matches are very crucial and have a lot at stake. RB Salzburg and Brest cannot be underestimated, because they also have the ambition to advance to the next round. If Madrid manage to reach the round of 16, then their journey will most likely be as usual, I mean Madrid will be the favorite team in every match.

Yes, that's right. Real Madrid's journey this season in the UCL league has not been so smooth, besides the many injured players, the Real Madrid squad has also not found chemistry with each other, especially at the beginning, Mbappe had difficulty adapting to his teammates. However, with Ancelotti's patience who continues to motivate his players to slowly recover, Real Madrid's performance has improved and there has been development, even in the last few matches, Real Madrid's goal productivity has increased.

With Real Madrid's current condition, I am sure that in the remaining two matches they can beat RB Salzburg and Brest. And it is true as you said, Real Madrid if they have entered the last 16 will be difficult to beat, because Real Madrid always has a better mentality when they are in the knockout stages. However, despite the many facts and the reality that Real Madrid is too strong to be defeated in the UCL, on the other hand Real Madrid never underestimates its opponents.

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Previously many suggested Madrid should recruit new players in the January transfer window, especially in the defensive sector, I think that is indeed a move that must be done to ease Ancelotti work. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are still hampered by injuries, both of whom may not return to the squad until August, which means they will miss the season.

Real Madrid has its own way of recruiting players, and they are very smart about it. Because, they are aware that Real Madrid is the definition of "TOP brand equity". Just imagine, a player can willingly go to Real Madrid for free and postpone the contract extension with the old club. Just look at what is currently circulating with player Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid is reportedly very interested in the player because this is to strengthen Real Madrid's defense line.