Real Madrid is facing significant challenges early in the 2024-25 season, including issues with player morale. After a lackluster performance against Las Palmas, resulting in a 0-0 draw, Los Blancos have dropped four points from their first three La Liga matches, placing them fifth on the table, four points behind leaders Barcelona. Despite a strong 2023-24 season, the team’s title defense has started poorly. The problem isn’t a lack of chances—Real Madrid had a 2.81 expected goals (xG) with 25 shots—but rather a lack of fighting spirit among the players. This is a major concern for coach Carlo Ancelotti, given the talent at his disposal.
Real Madrid is facing significant challenges in the early stages of the 2024/25 La Liga season, particularly with the players’ fighting spirit.
After drawing their second match of the season against Las Palmas, Los Blancos have dropped 4 out of 9 possible points, leaving them fifth in the standings, four points behind leaders Barcelona.
Real Madrid is under immense pressure as reigning champions, struggling to replicate their near-perfect 2023/24 season. Despite their high expected goals and numerous opportunities, a lack of fighting spirit seems to be the key issue, leading to their current performance dip. To prevent falling further behind Barcelona, Real Madrid must reignite the strong fighting spirit that has driven their success in previous years.