Real Madrid hit rock bottom in crisis.

Real Madrid are going through the worst period of the season, perhaps even worse than in many years. In just three days, they lost two trophies - the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey.

The defeat in Albacete and the alarming depletion of resources.

A defeat against Barcelona could be explained by a difference in form. But a loss against Albacete cannot. It was a direct blow to the pride and image of a team accustomed to standing at the top.

At this point, Real Madrid only have a maximum of two titles (La Liga, Champions League) left to pursue in the remainder of the season. That number alone speaks volumes about their decline. However, what's even more worrying is the way they lose, and the sense of helplessness spreading from the pitch to the dressing room.

The match in Albacete will be talked about for a long time, not because of its dramatic nature, but because it fully exposed the serious problems of Real Madrid. Being eliminated by a second-division team, with a goal conceded in injury time, is unacceptable for any version of Real Madrid in modern history.

Real Madrid have just been eliminated from the Copa del Rey.

It's true that Real Madrid had more possession. It's true that they dominated possession for most of the game. But possession doesn't necessarily mean control of the game.

Real Madrid held possession but failed to create real pressure. Their attacks lacked speed, ideas, and especially decisiveness in the final area of the pitch. Clear scoring opportunities were almost non-existent.

Only when pushed into a dangerous situation did Real Madrid increase their tempo. Gonzalo's equalizer had the appearance of a magical moment, but it was just an isolated one. It couldn't mask the fact that the team was lacking fitness, explosiveness, and their usual fighting spirit.

The scariest thing isn't losing the match. It's the feeling that Real Madrid no longer has the energy or quality to save themselves in crucial moments. When even their "comeback DNA" fails, crisis has truly arrived.

Changing the coach isn't enough; the problem lies deeper.

In top-level football, when results hit rock bottom, the most common solution is always to change the manager. Real Madrid is no exception. The departure of Xabi Alonso and the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa came under incredibly difficult circumstances.

Arbeloa took on his new role with virtually no time at all. One training session, one day of preparation, and immediately facing a knockout match. No coach can work miracles under such conditions. And reality has proven that the change on the coaching bench has not provided the necessary boost.

The current squad is showing signs of exhaustion.

However, placing all the blame on the new coach is a simplistic and unfair perspective. What happened on the pitch shows that Real Madrid's problems lie deeper.

The current squad is showing signs of exhaustion. Some key players can no longer maintain the same intensity. The links that once made a difference are now fading.

The young players, despite their efforts and not disappointing performance against Albacete, cannot be placed in the role of "saviors." They need to be protected, not burdened with the responsibility of turning around an entire season that is heading in a negative direction.

The winter transfer window has opened. At Valdebebas, there may still be some hesitation. But reality is forcing Real Madrid to face it head-on. Without necessary adjustments, not only in personnel but also in operational methods, this season could easily spiral into disappointment.

Real Madrid has hit rock bottom. But hitting rock bottom doesn't mean the end of the road. The question is whether they have the courage to change, or will continue clinging to old habits. After Albacete, that question is no longer academic. It's a matter of survival for the rest of the season.