Real Madrid’s recent struggles have brought a rare and concerning sight to the Santiago Bernabéu. For the first time since May 2009, the club has suffered back-to-back official defeats at home, conceding a total of seven goals. The team’s latest losses, a 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Barcelona followed by a 3-1 defeat to Milan, have left the fans stunned and searching for answers.

The significance of these defeats lies not only in the high number of goals conceded but also in the rarity of such a situation in the club’s history. The last time Real Madrid experienced a similar sequence of defeats was over 15 years ago, in May 2009, when the team lost 2-6 to Barcelona and 1-3 to Mallorca, also in consecutive matches at the Bernabéu. This marks a dramatic fall from the usual dominance the club has enjoyed at home, leaving questions about the current state of the squad and their ability to bounce back.

Under the presidency of Florentino Pérez, such a scenario had only occurred once before, back in May 2004, when the team suffered two consecutive defeats at home: a 2-3 loss to Mallorca and a 1-4 thrashing by Real Sociedad. These rare lapses serve as a reminder of how difficult it is for even the most successful teams to maintain their form over long periods, especially when facing challenges both on and off the pitch.

For Real Madrid, the task ahead is clear: they must address the weaknesses that have led to these back-to-back defeats, particularly the defensive vulnerabilities that have allowed such a high number of goals to be conceded. With coach Carlo Ancelotti under pressure, the team must regroup and find a way to restore its fortress at the Bernabéu.

The defeat streak, while alarming, also presents an opportunity for reflection. If Real Madrid can regain its focus and make the necessary adjustments, the club could quickly put these setbacks behind them. But first, they must prove that the Santiago Bernabéu is still the fortress it once was and that they can still fight back in the face of adversity.