This year, Real Madrid has experienced the best and the worst side of football. The whites fought until the end for the most important titles, but could not lift anything. This season the Madridistas seem to be favorites to win La Liga, but they will have to make a second round with as many victories as in the first. We are going to review the best and worst of the white club in 2021.
Quarterfinal victory against Liverpool
Real Madrid faced a Liverpool weakened by injuries in the Champions League quarter-finals, yet the Whites prevailed safely and managed to reach the semifinals dreaming of a new European Cup final.
Vinicius breakthrough
In 2021, Vinicius has become one of the most destabilizing players in the world. The Brazilian had already shown his ability to overflow, but now he is also managing to score many goals and provide assists.
Winning streak and leadership in La Liga
Real Madrid got off to a shaky start, but hitched a good winning streak and became the undisputed leader of La Liga. Real Madrid takes 15 points from Atlético de Madrid and 16 from FC Barcelona.
The return to Santiago Bernábeu
Real Madrid had been playing in Valdebebas for some time, a field that did not have the aura of greatness of the white team. With the return to its stadium, Real Madrid is the gentleman team that everyone expects.
Champions group stage dominance
This season, Real Madrid has been the leader of their group in the Champions League comfortably. The Whites had an unexpected loss to the Sheriff, but then they have won all their matches. Now they will have to demonstrate that dominance by facing PSG, who was second in their group.
March of Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid offered Sergio Ramos a renewal, but he waited until very late to accept it. When the captain decided to renew, the white team informed him that the offer had expired and they had to fire one of the symbols of the club.
Last day of La Liga
Last season, Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid played La Liga on the last day. The rojiblancos started losing, and that gave the whites the advantage to win the title. However, Cholo’s men came back and took La Liga, leaving Real Madrid without titles that season.
Defeat in the Champions semi-finals against Chelsea
Real Madrid reached the semifinals very excited, as they had beaten Liverpool and faced the worst team that still remained. PSG and Manchester City were fighting for the other place in the final, so the whites were faced with options. With the tie in the first leg, the defeat in the second leg was even tougher.
The “no” signing of Mbappé
Real Madrid came to offer 180 million euros for Mbappé. All the media announced that the signing was practically closed, but in the end PSG refused and left all Madridistas with honey on their lips.
Cup elimination against Alcoyano
The white team was portrayed when they were eliminated by such a humble third-rate team as Alcoyano from the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid was eliminated in the penalty shoot-out, with a barbaric performance from rival goalkeeper Jose Juan. Fate has wanted these two teams to meet again in this Cup.
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