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Real Madrid accept La Liga is lost as focus shifts to Bayern clash
Real Madrid are already coming to terms with the reality of the La Liga title race following their recent setback against Girona.
As reported by Mario Cortegana in The Athletic, there is now internal acceptance within the club that the league title is effectively out of reach.
The 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu, followed by FC Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Espanyol, has left Madrid nine points behind with just seven matches remaining.
That gap, combined with Barcelona’s consistency, has shifted the mood within the club.
While mathematically still possible, the title is no longer seen as a realistic target. As a result, all focus has now turned towards the UEFA Champions League.
All eyes on UCL decider
The immediate priority is the quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
Real Madrid head into the game trailing 2-1 from the first leg, meaning they must deliver a strong performance away from home to keep their European hopes alive.
The challenge is made even tougher by key absences, as Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo remain sidelined through injury, while Aurelien Tchouameni is unavailable due to suspension.
These setbacks limit options for Alvaro Arbeloa as he prepares his side for one of their biggest games of the season.
Despite the circumstances, there is still belief within the coaching staff, as preparations have intensified, with detailed analysis and planning aimed at finding a way past Bayern.
The internal message is that qualification is still achievable if the players deliver on the night.
La Liga out of reach
Back in La Liga, Madrid still have 21 points left to play for, but the margin for error is effectively gone.
A crucial fixture against Barcelona in May could mathematically end any remaining hopes.
Dropping points in that match would leave too few games to close the gap, making the title race a formality.
For now, Real Madrid’s season is at a turning point. With the league slipping away, everything now depends on what happens in Munich.
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Here is what Real Madrid forward Vinicius said after being sent off against Villarreal: ‘What madness’
Vinicius Jr.’s sending-off is the topic of discussion, stealing all the limelight in Madrid, and understandably so, given how the foul was absolutely unnecessary.
As a result of his moment of madness, the player now stands to miss El Clasico and will likely be unavailable for three games for Los Blancos.
The player, however, has no one to blame for his situation but himself. For starters, the offense was blatantly red-card worthy, and he only made matters worse with his reaction and outburst.
What Vinicius Jr. said
The series of events that led to the player’s red card was extraordinary, with him scoring a goal, celebrating wildly, even with the manager, Jose Mourinho, who ran halfway across the field.
The referee ruled out the goal and showed the player the red card after VAR intervention, and DAZN via The Touchline now bring to light what Vinicius said after that to aggravate the punishment.
“Red? Red? Why are you doing this?,” the player reportedly shouted at the referee immediately after being sent off.
Midfield star Jude Bellingham then joined the scene with a strong statement against the referee as well, as he said,
“This isn’t football anymore.”
Heading towards the dressing room, the player then hit out at the match officials’ decision with anger, “What madness!.”
“Sh*t league!,” he added.
An added punishment
There are two elements of Vinicius’ sending off mentioned in the referee’s report that will dictate the punishment he faces – the offense itself and the player’s reaction to the red card.
Ideally, his suspension with a red card for hair-pulling would only be for two games, but the player’s violent conduct and words after being sent off aggravate his crime.
As a result of the same, he could well face an extended sanction that may extend up to four games – something that comes as a massive blow for Real Madrid.
His participation in the Clasico is ruled out at this point, but Mourinho and Co. will hope the player’s reaction is forgiven and the punishment is lightened. If he indeed misses four games, he will be out against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Club and Valencia.
