Real Madrid lost their second Champions League match against AC Milan. The people of Madrid are in an uncomfortable situation.
With a record of two victories and two defeats in this small championship in the Champions League, Real Madrid is in a situation rarely seen in recent years where the usual group stage was only a first warm-up round until to the round of 16.
This year, and especially in the 4 remaining matches, Carlo Ancelotti's team will have to really activate its Champions League mode from November at the risk of complicating the season by adding two play-off matches to the month. of February. In an already historically busy season, Real doesn't need that.
The best case scenario
At the end of this 4th day of the Champions League, Real Madrid is in 18th place in the standings with only 6 points on the clock. To qualify directly for the round of 16, we will therefore have to win 3 of the 4 remaining matches according to UEFA estimates.
It is estimated that the minimum points to be taken is 14.87 to finish in the top 8 of the ranking and the White House is still 9 points short. A result far from unattainable for the master of the competition except that the level of play of the team does not invite confidence.
Worst case scenario
Above all, the upcoming schedule is far from simple since 3 of the 4 teams that Real Madrid will face are among the top 9 in the standings and these three matches will be played away.
Real Madrid will go to Anfield to challenge Liverpool (4 wins) then Atalanta Bergamo (2 wins, 2 draws) and will finish with the surprising Brest team (3 wins, 1 draw). The reception of Salzburg (4 defeats) should at least allow the Madrid club to secure points with a view to securing the play-offs.
Still according to UEFA estimates, it will be necessary to total 9.87 points to appear among the first 24 and compete in the playoffs (double confrontation) at least next February. A success and a draw in the next 4 matches are therefore enough for Madrid.
Real's UCL schedule:
27/11 : Liverpool vs Real Madrid
10/12 : Atalanta vs Real Madrid
22/01 : Real Madrid vs Salzburg
29/01 : Brest vs Real Madrid
