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Real Madrid is navigating turbulent waters after a humiliating loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah last weekend.
The 9-2 aggregate score in this season’s clásicos has cast doubt on the club’s summer planning and raised concerns over Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership.
Despite showing promise in recent weeks, the team’s stability has been shaken, prompting an urgent need to rebound and prevent further damage. Fortunately, a relatively forgiving stretch of fixtures offers the reigning La Liga and Champions League champions a chance to recover ahead of a crucial derby against Atlético Madrid on February 9.
Over the coming weeks, Real Madrid faces matches against lower-tier La Liga teams, manageable Champions League opponents, and Copa del Rey ties. These fixtures could help the team restore confidence and keep their season on track.
Their journey begins with three consecutive home games at the Santiago Bernabéu, starting with a Copa del Rey clash against Celta Vigo. Although the Copa del Rey often takes a backseat in Real Madrid’s priorities, this match provides an opportunity for redemption after the Super Cup disappointment.
Celta Vigo has proven a challenging opponent in the past, including eliminating Real Madrid from the tournament in the 2016-17 season.
Next, UD Las Palmas will visit for a La Liga encounter. Currently second in the league, one point behind Atlético, Real Madrid cannot afford to falter as they seek to defend their title. Las Palmas managed a draw against Madrid in their previous meeting this season, adding extra pressure for the upcoming match.
In the Champions League, Real Madrid faces Salzburg in a critical group-stage fixture. A recent win over Atalanta rescued their hopes, but victory against Salzburg is essential to avoid a risky round of 32 tie that could strain their already packed schedule.
Following these home games, Real Madrid will visit Valladolid, second-to-bottom in La Liga but capable of testing the Madridistas, as seen in their earlier encounter. The group stage concludes with a challenging trip to Brest, one of this year’s Champions League surprises.
Finally, Real Madrid will play Espanyol in Cornellá, a historically favourable fixture but one that carries significant weight as another slip-up could jeopardise their title defence.
This stretch provides Real Madrid an opportunity to stabilize and build momentum before the high-stakes derby with Atlético. Failure, however, could deepen the club’s current crisis.
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