Real Madrid is facing a difficult period in LaLiga EA Sports, managing just one victory in their last five games. Losses to Espanyol and Real Betis, along with draws against Atlético de Madrid and Osasuna, have cost Carlo Ancelotti's team their seven-point lead at the top, dropping them to third place in the standings.

Fixture Overload and Champions League Fatigue

The intense schedule—playing every three days—has forced the Madrid squad to rotate players frequently, leading to inconsistent performances.

The high-stakes Champions League playoff against Manchester City, which ended in an epic qualification for the Round of 16, has taken a toll on their domestic form. After a perfect January with wins over Valencia, Las Palmas, and Real Valladolid, Madrid has now collected just 5 points from the last 15 available.

Recent results highlight a sharp decline in performance, particularly away from home, where Los Blancos have taken just 1 point from a possible 9 in their last three matches.

The Espanyol Defeat: The Start of the Slump

The 1-0 loss to Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium marked the beginning of this downturn. The match was marred by controversy, as a brutal challenge on Kylian Mbappé went unpunished, only for the same player to later score the winning goal.

Since then, Real Madrid has won just one match, struggling with offensive inefficiency and a lack of creativity in key moments.

📉 Real Madrid’s Last Five LaLiga Matches:
⚽ Only 5 goals scored
🥅 5 goals conceded
🔻 10 points dropped

This poor run of form has set off alarm bells at the club, as their goal of winning back-to-back LaLiga titles is now in serious jeopardy.

Ancelotti Matches His Worst Record at Madrid

Last season, Real Madrid lost only two league matches—both against Atlético de Madrid. However, in the current campaign, they have already suffered four defeats against Barcelona, Athletic Club, Espanyol, and Betis.

This slump means that Carlo Ancelotti has now matched his worst run as Madrid manager, with eight defeats in 44 games across all competitions.

📊 Last Time Real Madrid Won Consecutive LaLiga Titles:
🗓️ 2006-07 & 2007-08 seasons
📉 16 years without back-to-back league titles

Now, Madrid faces a season-defining challenge in the Champions League Round of 16 against Atlético de Madrid, a test that could determine the fate of their campaign amidst this ongoing instability.