WHITE SUFFERING: MADRID DOESN’T PLAY BEAUTIFUL, BUT WINS AND CLINGS TO LA LIGA

Madrid, Spain

Real Madrid has turned suffering into its signature. With three razor-thin victories, Ancelotti’s team remains in the La Liga race despite doubts about their style of play and the constant agony in every match. Rayo, Villarreal, and Leganés have witnessed a warrior-like and pragmatic version of Los Blancos, who secure the points but fail to convince.

Ancelotti is clear: “I don’t remember a match where we haven’t suffered.” The Italian coach acknowledges the lack of balance but remains firm in his belief that the team knew how to react and clinch a crucial victory. Leganés protests about the refereeing, but Ancelotti fires back with a sharp response: “If they complain, we can also complain.” The controversy is on.

Mbappé, at his best, continues to prove why Madrid fought so hard for him. His stunning free-kick goal was no fluke but the result of impeccable training. “Yesterday, he did it perfectly, and today we gave him the confidence,” Ancelotti revealed. Have all doubts about his adaptation been erased? Time will tell, but for now, the Frenchman is making the difference.

As for the La Liga race, it’s not just a war between Madrid and Barça. Atlético is lurking, and Ancelotti is not ruling them out: “They will fight until the end; they are a very serious team.” A statement that makes it clear the battle will go down to the wire.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid keeps moving forward, stumbling, suffering, and winning. But is that enough to be champions? The fans celebrate, but they suffer too. And the big question remains: Is this the right path?