Real Madrid won but felt like they lost the match

The spectacular comebacks, the breathtaking victories, the miracles - that is the magic that makes Real Madrid legendary, turning them into one of the most fascinating stories in football history. However, after the dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-finals in the early morning of April 2, a big question is being asked.

Can "Los Blancos" continue to write glorious history, or will current problems hinder them on their way to conquering the top?

Real Madrid's problem

The match between Real Madrid and Sociedad was a race that, if you look at the final result, you might think that Real Madrid deserved to win. But in reality, they struggled to overcome this not-so-strong opponent. It was a rollercoaster match, where Ancelotti's team repeatedly exposed their fatal weaknesses, and if not for a few explosive moments from individuals, Real Madrid could have lost.

The biggest problems Real Madrid faced were in defence. Despite dominating possession throughout the game, the Spanish Royals left too many gaps and made mistakes in defending their goal.

Without Thibaut Courtois - who has been a solid wall protecting Real Madrid's goal throughout the season - Ancelotti's side are even more vulnerable.

Disjointed defending, indecisive defenders and confusion in handling the ball left Real Madrid facing many dangerous situations. It should be remembered that their opponents, Sociedad, are not a very strong team.

Thanks to individual moments of brilliance, Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad.

One of Real Madrid's biggest weaknesses in this match was their lack of consistency and defensive sloppiness. Defenders like David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga both had forgettable moments.

Camavinga could not stop Takefusa Kubo's sprints down the right wing. His inexperience made it difficult for Real Madrid to maintain control of the game.

Not only defending, the French player also showed weakness in building up the play, something that Real Madrid needs a lot from their midfielders. Camavinga's weak and indecisive plays made the team unable to launch coherent attacks and were easily pushed back by the opponent.

Meanwhile, Raul Asencio made a serious mistake. In a defensive situation, he rushed out of the area to try to stop Oyarzabal, but ended up leaving Lucas Vázquez in open space. This mistake led to a great chance for Sociedad. Fortunately, Real Madrid did not have to pay the price.

Although the opponent was Sociedad, a not-so-strong team, they did well in controlling the game and putting a lot of pressure on Real Madrid's defense. Zubimendi, with his excellent distribution, broke Real Madrid's defense many times with his smart passes. Pablo Marin also left his mark with his dynamism and strong fighting spirit.

Barrene, with his excellent space management, and Oyarzabal, who had an impressive performance, both caused Real Madrid to worry. However, they were unable to take full advantage of the opportunities created and that is why "Los Blancos" still overcame their opponents in a tense match.

After two matches, Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 5-4 in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Real Madrid need to learn their lesson

However, Real Madrid's victory contained more concerns. It is worth noting that the weaknesses of "Los Blancos" are not problems that can be solved immediately. Without improvements in the way they play and defend, Ancelotti's team will find it difficult to maintain stability in the long run.

Reliance on individual stalwarts like Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe can help Real Madrid win individual games, but without tactical commitment and consistency across the team, they will not be able to compete with the best teams, especially in long-term tournaments.

After all, Real Madrid still have excellent players, but if they want to conquer all the titles in the 2024/25 season, they must thoroughly solve the defense problem and improve the stability of the team. If Ancelotti cannot find a solution to these problems, "Los Blancos" will only be able to rely on individual talent and luck in each match.

For a club as rich in tradition as Real Madrid, it is more important than ever to focus on addressing their weaknesses. Only by doing so can they regain their solidity and produce consistent performances for the rest of the season.

Real Madrid still have time to change, but whether Ancelotti and his students have enough determination to change or not, that is the big question.

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