The expectations of Real Madrid’s “dream team” – especially after Kylian Mbappe joined – were never higher. Still, Los Blancos have so far fallen short of meeting them. The beginning of the season was challenging, but hard-won victories and only occasional draws were not considered a crisis. However, now, after a catastrophe in El Classico and an easy defeat to AC Milan, both at Santiago Bernabeu, the situation is alarming, as Real trail nine points to Barcelona – which played one game more – and are only 18th in the Champions League.Henry on Mbappe: He frustrates the team, it can’t get any worse!Hence, today’s duel against Osasuna (16.00) is a must-win and a top priority for Los Blancos, who will have to forget about various problems and try to solve them as soon as possible. First and foremost, Mbappe’s poor form has become “chronic,” as the Frenchman hasn’t scored for more than a month. The pressure coming from his homeland regarding the national team and his recent refusal to play as well as his issues with the law might have started taking their toll.Is Kylian Mbappe happy at Real Madrid? 🤔🗣 “Between the 13th and 43rd minute, Kylian Mbappe did not touch the ball once.”#BBCFootball #UCL pic.twitter.com/kHtMHAglfp— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 7, 2024 On the other hand, according to Marca, Jude Bellingham is angry. The reason? Not what you initially thought, as the Englishman’s displeasure is not caused by the team’s poor displays but by the untaken penalty. Namely, the midfielder was allegedly included in the penalty-taking trio alongside Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, and it was reportedly his turn to take the spot kick against the Rossoneri. Now, given that the Brazilian took it instead, Bellingham was fuming, expressing it by kicking bottles at the bench after being subbed off.Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius when Real Madrid gets a penalty. pic.twitter.com/RusCMxMyrL— L A B A M B A (@DjSimass) November 1, 2024 Finally, Aurelien Tchouameni put in a terrible performance against Milan and, on top of that, suffered an injury. Therefore, Carlo Ancelotti won’t have him at his disposal for the duel against Osasuna. There are many alternatives, but the Italian’s latest idea is allegedly Ferland Mendy in the midfield. In that case, the 25-year-old Fran Garcia would get an opportunity to start.Yet, regardless of all the problems, Osasuna must be beaten, and the crisis must be overcome. On the contrary, Real could say farewell to the title already in November and – considering the troublesome start in the Champions League – seriously jeopardize their reputation.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 13FridayRayo Vallecano – Las Palmas 1-3 (0-1)/McKenna 90+2 og – Silva 6, Hernandez 62 og, Fuster 66/Saturday16:00: (1.22) Real Madrid (7.25) Osasuna (15.0)18:15: (1.63) Villareal (3.80) Alaves (5.70)23:00: (2.95) Leganes (3.05) Sevilla (2.60)Sunday 16:00: (2.00) Betis (3.60) Celta (4.10)18:15: (3.60) Mallorca (3.15) Atl.Madrid (2.20)20:30: (2.50) Getafe (3.20) Girona (3.20)20:30: (4.30) Valladolid (3.50) Ath.Bilbao (1.87)23:00: (5.00) Sociedad (4.20) Barcelona (1.70)***odds are subject to change***
