Real Madrid have just completed a tough mission in the UCL play-off phase to secure a ticket to the last 16, now Ancelotti must prepare his team to face Girona in the continuation of La Liga. This game is also very important for them after their position was taken over by Barcelona due to being unable to win in the last three games. The additional two games in the UCL play-off round will make Real Madrid players tired, especially since the next game is only three days away. Players' fitness needs to be maintained to achieve maximum results, especially since Girona could give Madrid a surprise like Espanyol did some time ago.
Having playoffs with a strong and ambitious opponent like Manchester City is very stressful but Real Madrid completed these challenging matches very impressive. They can return to Spain and focus on La Liga again, the season is long enough for Real Madrid to get a first position back and their situation now is not too bad. Having same total points like Barcelona, worst goal difference that is not too important if Real Madrid can manage to collect more points than Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in last matches of season.
They have to avoid losing points in La Liga before a comeback of Champions League because in future matches in Champions League will possibly force Real Madrid to decentralize their player resource as well as concentration in La Liga that can affect their performances too. In a title race with two other competitors and temporary tight differences, if you make one or many mistakes, maybe you will lose the title.