The season has become more complicated than desired for Real Madrid. Ancelotti's team was knocked out of the Champions League and lost the Copa del Rey final to their eternal rival, Barça. Two hard, very hard blows.
Now, the only title the white team can aspire to is LaLiga. They don't depend on themselves, but not everything is lost. They must win each of the remaining matches and wait for a slip from Barça. The mission is difficult, but in this club, no one gives up.
Ancelotti has made it clear that the team will keep fighting until the end. Although the margin is minimal, at Real Madrid they know that any opportunity, no matter how small, can be enough.
A Treacherous Calendar
Barça is in a great moment. They already have the Copa del Rey in their showcase and are moving steadily in the Champions League. If they manage to stay strong, they can close the season with a historic treble.
But the calendar doesn't forgive. The matches pile up, the pressure grows, and the demand to compete at the highest level in several competitions can start to take its toll. It's right there where Real Madrid sees a small light.
While the culés are divided between Europe and the League, the white team focuses solely on one thing: winning LaLiga. Each matchday becomes a final. Each point, a treasure.
Pedrerol Makes His Prediction
Josep Pedrerol, the host of El Chiringuito de Jugones, has sparked debate with a statement that hasn't left anyone indifferent.
"If Barça stumbles, Madrid is the league champion even without winning at Montjuïc."
A risky, even provocative phrase. Many have received it with skepticism. Others see it as a dose of motivation for Madridists.
The truth is that Barça has no room for relaxation. They know that any mistake can cost them dearly. And although it seems unlikely, in this stage of the season, surprises are never lacking.
A Secret Plan or Just Faith?
Is there really a hidden plan at Real Madrid, or is it simply the hope of a club that never gives up? It may be a mix of both.
The white locker room knows they are not at their best, but also that they have overcome worse situations. And if Barça loses focus, even for just one match, an opportunity could open up.
Pedrerol has given voice to that feeling that many Madridists don't dare to say out loud. A remote possibility, yes, but possible. In soccer, everything can change in 90 minutes.