Real Madrid are on their way to regaining the league title
Real Madrid have 72 points this season boasting an astounding 2.48 points per game
Madrid currently sit atop the La Liga table with 72 points, after having played 29 of their 38 La Liga games for the season. This point total has been accumulated through a record of 22 wins, 6 draws, and only one loss which took place back on September 24th of 2023.
Madrid have not lost a game in the La Liga in over five months, and this run of good form is unbelievably impressive considering the multitude of different obstacles they faced that we have discussed today.
Recently, Madridistas were given some good news to enjoy; Ancelotti announced that both Thibaut Courtois and Éder Militão would be returning to the squad roster after the upcoming FIFA international break, which takes place from the 18th to the 26th of March.
Despite there being no real certainty regarding whether or not the two stars will be returning to the starting line-up or to playing significant game time just yet, it is a great sign to see that they will be training with the squad regularly again.
Depending on how Madrid’s next few games in the league go, and how the first leg of their UCL Quarter Finals matchup vs Manchester City goes, we could see Ancelotti turning to the returning players to resume playing a larger role, as they used to prior to their injuries.
I would assume that Ancelotti will avoid rushing them back too soon though, given the severity of the injuries they suffered. Their presence with the squad, even if not in the starting lineup, will be felt immensely.
Courtois’ lengthy resume of accomplishments and top-level experience, paired with Militão’s fresher legs and extensive experience at the top level given his age, will provide a lot of added value to the locker room and the squad’s confidence levels.
Real Madrid have only lost 1 game this season in La Liga
Looking back at the situation from today’s perspective, it is amazing to see what Ancelotti and the rest of the roster has managed to do so far this season given the unfortunate circumstances they had found themselves facing to start the campaign.
This is especially true given that the squad’s injury issues continued to pile up throughout the season. Ancelotti has started line-ups with midfielders such as Aurélien Tchouaméni playing at center back or Eduardo Camavinga playing games at left back, and other line-ups with back-lines filled with three to four fullbacks.
The versatility of Madrid’s squad and rotation is the main driver for the success they are currently experiencing, despite their extensive injury list and the departure of their Ballon d’Or winning striker Karim Benzema (whose role has not been directly replaced yet).
We are witnessing Madrid’s young talents mature, and it is very evident and therefore safe to assume that within the next few years, they may all have entered superstar status.