AS: Real Madrid s defensive ability has declined, Alonso urgently needs to regain defensive stability

November 25 According to "Aspen" report, Real Madrid's recent defensive problems have been frequent, and the decline in the stability of the defense has caused concerns. In the draw with Elche, this trend was confirmed again, Real Madrid's defense has declined, and opponents are taking advantage of this.

The last three games have two draws and one loss, which clearly reflects this regression. Los Blancos are creating more and more opportunities for their opponents, and the threats to their own goal are also increasing.

The data speaks for itself. Before these three games, Real Madrid had been averaging 9.7 shots per game. But in the last three games, that number has jumped to 15. At Anfield, Courtois saved almost all shots, and Liverpool took 17 shots; against Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid allowed their opponents to take 13 shots; in Elche, their opponents shot another 15 times. The difference is obvious.

The situation is even more evident when evaluating the number of shots on target. Six of Elche's 15 shots were on target, plus Vallecano's two and Liverpool's nine, averaging 5.7 clear shot threats per game. In the previous 14 official games, Real Madrid averaged only 3.2 shots on target per game. The contrast is enough to cause alarm.

It is undeniable that Real Madrid has suffered from injuries on the defensive end this season. Militao was injured in the Brazilian team, Huizen is in poor health, Rudiger is still unable to play, Alaba has muscle discomfort, and Carvajal will take several weeks to return...

In recent years, Real Madrid has become accustomed to a situation of full of injured troops. When facing weak defensive moments, the team usually does not panic because of a few bad games. But the current trend is not just a temporary trough, but a structural problem. The team gave their opponents more chances, did not apply enough pressure, and relied too much on Courtois to suppress the defense.

Now, Alonso urgently needs to regain the defensive stability he had at the beginning of the season. If he cannot do this, opponents will continue to create threats easily, and the team's defense will become increasingly fragile.