Hi Koura – Real Madrid, the holder of the Champions League title, found itself in a critical situation during the campaign to defend its continental crown and its quest to win its 16th title, after recording unsatisfactory results during the six rounds played so far, as it won three matches and lost three. To rank 22nd before his fifth match.
Theoretically, Real Madrid still has a chance of qualifying directly by occupying one of the first eight places in the final standings. However, in practical terms, the task seems almost impossible, and it must compete in the playoffs to remain in the continental race.
Real Madrid was forced to win in the fifth and sixth rounds against Salzburg and Brest, with a large goal difference, not to qualify directly, but to ensure a better position in the final table in order to benefit from the draw process to face a competitor within its reach, which would enhance its chances of qualifying for the final round of 16.