Real Madrid nightmare sets unwanted history for fans

For a club synonymous with Champions League dominance, Real Madrid’s current campaign is spiraling into uncharted territory—and not in a good way.

Their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night sealed an unwanted record: for the first time in their illustrious history, Los Blancos have lost three group-stage matches in a single Champions League season.

Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo handed Liverpool a historic victory, marking their first win over Madrid since 2009 and ending an eight-match winless streak against the Spanish giants.

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Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti’s men find themselves languishing in 24th place in the standings, clinging to the final play-off qualification spot with just two wins from five games.

The cracks in Madrid’s campaign started early. In October, they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat to Lille, their first Champions League loss since May 2023. Just weeks later, AC Milan dismantled them 3-0 at the Bernabeu, raising serious questions about the team’s form and mentality.

Ancelotti’s post-match assessments have oscillated between caution and concern.

Following the Milan loss, the Italian manager admitted, “We should be worried. We’re missing something.” Yet, after the Liverpool defeat, his tone shifted unexpectedly, claiming his side “played well.”

For a club that has made a habit of rewriting history with trophies, this season’s record is a bitter pill to swallow.

While Liverpool continue their dominant run as group leaders with a perfect record, Madrid face the grim reality of potentially dropping out before the top eight—a scenario unthinkable for a team with 14 Champions League titles.

With tough fixtures still ahead, including matches against Atalanta and Salzburg, the question looms large: can Real Madrid salvage their season, or is this the beginning of the end for Ancelotti’s European reign?