5 reasons why Real Madrid are among the 2021/22 Champions League title contenders

The team is constantly working on its weaknesses

Any football team has its own strengths and weaknesses. While it is important for the team to use their strengths to perfection and make sure their weaknesses aren’t exposed on the field and the opponents aren’t able to take advantage of them. At the same time, it is important for the team to work on their weaknesses, and improve in certain aspects of the game.

Real Madrid’s main issue on the field this season has been defence. They have conceded a lot of avoidable goals this season, and have shown to lose their concentration during certain periods of the game. They have conceded a total of 15 goals in LaLiga, which is more than the number of goals conceded by teams like Sevilla, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid.

The team’s excellent attacking unit has often bailed them out of danger with the three points intact, despite regular defensive lapses from the team as a whole. There is a need for the team to find a balance between attack and defence. And it looks like they are finally finding that balance, with big games teaching the players a lot.

Real Madrid have recorded a total of 4 clean sheets in their last 5 games, and the team has shown greater solidity and composure in defence. Militao’s performances have proved to be very crucial, as he has been simply superb in recent weeks. There is a visible change in the team’s attitude on the pitch, as the on-pitch leaders have taken greater control of the proceedings on the field.

It is great that Ancelotti is finding a balance between the team’s attacking mindset and the need to concede lesser, and this will be very useful for the team in later stages of the season, particularly on the big nights.