It all started with that shocking 1-0 loss to Getafe. What followed on that unexpected bumpy ride through La Liga was a 2-2 draw against Cadiz two rounds later. And finally, this goalless draw at Villareal prove Real Madrid are anything but enjoying themselves in the Spanish championship, which seemed impossible only a month ago.Real Madrid are held to a 0-0 draw by Villarreal 😐 pic.twitter.com/hAsOvS5dCe— GOAL (@goal) February 12, 2022 Without injured Kareem Benzema, the Royals are struggling in the offensive line, with Ancelotti exploring many options and setups, which all have one thing in common – they’re no solution for Madrid’s goal-scoring issues.Today’s Casemiro first-half stoppage-time header was the closest they came to scoring against a die-hard Villareal, which had chances of their own to grab all three points. Primarily through unplayable Nigerian winger Chukwueze, whose runs on the right flank made such a mess in the first half. Real Madrid and Marcelo are struggling to keep up with Samuel Chukwueze 🇳🇬 #VILRMA pic.twitter.com/EwHAPxTVRB— Wyngback Soccer (@wyngback) February 12, 2022 After one such slalom, Marcelo, Alaba and Courtois himself were trumped to dust, but what lacked was that much-needed finishing, where Yellow Submarine forwards failed big time.On the other end, forgotten Gareth Bale stepped up 10 minutes into the second half with a superb strike, but the woodwork saved the hosts.The same happened just a few moments before the final whistle when Luka Jovic was one on one with the home keeper, but again the crossbar prevented favourites from netting and securing a win.LA LIGA – ROUND 24Friday Sevilla – Elche 2-0 (0-0)/Gomez 70, Mir 76/SaturdayCadiz – Celta 0-0Villareal – Real Madrid 0-020.30: (2.35) Rayo Vallecano (3.15) Osasuna (3.50)23.00: (1.48) Atl.Madrid (4.20) Getafe (9.00)Sunday 16.00: (3.20) Alaves (3.15) Valencia (2.50)18.15: (3.80) Levante (3.60) Betis (2.05)20.30: (1.42) Sociedad (4.60) Granada (9.50)23.00: (5.50) Espanyol (3.80) Barcelona (1.72)
