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Real Madrid faces difficult decisions after Champions League exit and potential trophy-less season
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Real Madrid is undergoing a period of introspection following their dramatic defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, which leaves the club facing a second consecutive season without silverware. Their LaLiga title challenge has faltered, with Barcelona holding a nine-point lead with seven matches remaining. This follows a Copa del Rey exit to second-tier Albacete in January. Real Madrid has not won a match in any competition for a month. Barcelona could secure the title by May 10, potentially at Camp Nou against Real Madrid. The club's season began with Xabi Alonso as coach for six months before Alvaro Arbeloa took over in mid-January. President Florentino Perez must now evaluate whether the perceived progress under Arbeloa, despite the Bayern elimination, warrants keeping him. The squad's balance and depth are also under scrutiny from supporters. Vinicius Jr.'s contract situation, expiring next season with stalled negotiations, adds to the uncertainty, as does the tactical debate surrounding his potential partnership with Kylian Mbappe. Reinforcements in defense and midfield are priorities, but these plans depend on a strategic decision regarding Mbappe's role within the team. The upcoming weeks are expected to define Real Madrid's future direction.
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