A trophyless season sparks anger within Real Madrid

Real Madrid's season has all but officially ended after their Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich, a match that clearly demonstrated the team's failure to live up to the high expectations surrounding them since the start of the season. While their chances in La Liga remain mathematically alive, the reality is that they are effectively out of contention, concluding a season devoid of major trophies . All eyes were primarily on French star Kylian Mbappé, the club's most important signing, on whom they staked their European dominance. However, despite his immense talent, the French star has yet to translate that into decisive titles. In the Bayern Munich match, he had several opportunities to change the course of the game, but failed to capitalize on them, settling for a single goal that was insufficient, further distancing him from the ultimate dream: winning the Champions League . According to Spanish reports, the problem was not individual, but clearly collective. Vinicius Junior was far from his usual form, impacting the team's attacking effectiveness, while the cohesion among the forwards was noticeably lacking. With the decline in performance, questions arose about the project that began with high ambitions under Xabi Alonso, only to end in disarray under Álvaro Arbeloa, whose decisions failed to convince many . The coaching staff's choices played a significant role in the course of the match, particularly the reliance on Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde in midfield to compensate for the absence of Aurélien Tchouaméni, a loss that clearly impacted the defensive balance. The team lacked control in midfield, ceding the initiative to Bayern Munich and resorting to counter-attacks, a risky tactic against a team possessing such attacking prowess . In the crucial moments, matters became even more complicated after Eduardo Camavinga's dismissal, leaving the team in an even more precarious position and ultimately leading to their elimination from the tournament in a manner that reflected the extent of the turmoil they had experienced throughout the season . The final result is that Real Madrid concluded a season that can only be described as disappointing, lacking major trophies and raising numerous questions about both the players and the coaching staff. With the end of this journey, there seems to be an urgent need for a comprehensive reassessment within the club, if it wants to quickly return to its natural position at the top of European football.