Real Madrid’s situation is ripe for analysis, searching for the evil and trying to find a possible solution in the current circumstances, that is, with the market closed and having to find relief in the current squad. That is what the squad and coaching staff of the Madrid team did on Thursday morning in order to take a turn and that the trajectory can suffer a marked change and regain lost confidence.

The meeting was tense, as is required at the moment for the team. It was not a day for pats on the back, but rather for recognition of what has been done and, especially, what has not been done, something that seems evident in recent games. No one was looking for culprits, but rather solutions.

The contents of that meeting

Beyond the demands, from the first day of competition, of attitude and commitment, which have not always been present, in this exposure of what has happened in recent games, there was a clear discussion of the numbers, which do not speak very well of the team’s willingness to run, to put on the field something more than talent. The players saw it and in some cases were surprised, but all admitted that they must change.

Specific plays were discussed, as well as help and solidarity, which were not shown in some phases of the season, with special emphasis on the last matches and the second of the goals conceded against Milan.

The conclusion of the talk was positive. There is a commitment to change, to seek solutions, by both parties or even by three of the parties that make up the first team if we admit the issue of physical preparation. In fact, in Thursday’s training session, right after the meeting, the dynamics were different. Now it remains to be seen whether this will be reflected on the pitch.

The experienced players must be the first to pull the cart, which right now does not have enough energy to move forward. Putting the youngsters in the shop window now is something that could be detrimental in the long run, or at least that’s what they think at Valdebebas.

Tense moments

In the meeting there were tense moments and the conclusion was clear to everyone because they know they are in a critical situation. They say that rarely has Ancelotti been so forceful. They have seen the problem with their own eyes, visually, and they know that it is up to them, that the detected evil can come to an end. They talked about it, but now they have to transfer it to the pitch.