Bitter Weekend for Real Madrid. On the road at Benito Villamarín to take on Real Betis as part of the 26th matchday of La Liga, Vinicius Junior and his teammates suffered a painful 2-1 defeat. Before the clash against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, the locker room has been stirring for the better.
Real Madrid recently endured a bitter defeat against Betis in the league. Despite Brahim opening the scoring, the Madrid side couldn’t maintain their advantage and let slip important points. Currently trailing in the title race in La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will have to try to make a good impression in the Champions League. Despite the team’s fragile situation, the players are trying to turn the page to focus on their next challenge: the clash against Atlético Madrid.
Vinicius: the only one who dared to speak publicly
This Tuesday, the Merengues will face their rivals at Santiago Bernabéu stadium, hoping to get closer to qualifying for the quarter-finals. While the faces were sombre after the defeat at Benito Villamarín, Vinicius Junior did not hide. While the entire squad remained silent after the setback against Isco Alarcón’s team, the Brazilian striker took matters into his own hands to rally his teammates.
Taking advantage of a post on Real Madrid’s official Twitter account, Vinicius celebrated his 300th match with the club by sending a clear message: “A bad match yesterday for everyone, but that’s it! Let Tuesday be crazy at the Bernabéu! We need you! See you there!” In any case, it’s already good to see a player break the silence and acknowledge that the team was off this weekend in the league. Recognising the underperformance against Betis is the best way to better approach the next colossal challenge.
Obligation to perform against Atlético
In any case, while it’s not yet known if Federico Valverde will be present to alleviate the issues left by Lucas Vázquez, Real Madrid intends to show its best side in the Champions League. The defeat in La Liga has certainly slowed the progress in the standings, but there is still time to turn the tide. In European competition, Madrid often manages to surpass themselves, as in the clash with Manchester City in the play-offs.
However, they know that every detail counts, and Vinicius has reminded the importance of the supporters’ backing for this crucial match. A good result in the first leg will be decisive for the return leg, which will be played at the Metropolitano, where Simeone’s men will try to set a trap for the Merengues in case of a tie. Carlo Ancelotti and his players now want to approach this match with calm and confidence, counting on the commitment of everyone.
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