Real Madrid: From Treble Talk to Total Collapse?

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Real Madrid: From Treble Talk to Total Collapse?


What started as a campaign full of promise is now spiraling toward disappointment. From talk of a treble to teetering on the brink of a trophyless season, Real Madrid are in free fall, and the 3–0 first-leg demolition by Arsenal might be the clearest sign yet that the foundation is crumbling. The time for excuses is over—it’s now or never, and unless something drastic changes, this season will be remembered as a wasted opportunity.

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Vinícius Jr.: All Flash, No Finish

Vinícius Jr. was supposed to be the engine of Madrid’s attack—but lately, he's become its biggest frustration. His decision-making has been poor, he’s missed crucial penalties that cost matches, and his flashy solo attempts often kill off momentum rather than creating chances. His infamous “I will do it 10x. They are not ready” has become a meme, mocking a player who's talked far more than he's delivered.

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Right-Back: The Glaring Weak Spot

With Dani Carvajal out for the season and Lucas Vázquez simply not up to the required level, Madrid’s right side is a constant liability. Fede Valverde has been deployed there as a stopgap, but at the cost of losing his vital presence in midfield. It’s patchwork defending in the most high-stakes moments of the season—and teams like Arsenal are exploiting it ruthlessly.

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Midfield in Disarray

The retirement of Toni Kroos removed Madrid’s conductor. While Ceballos briefly offered hope, his injury has thrown the midfield out of balance again. Tchouaméni and Camavinga are powerful, but not playmakers. Without control in the middle, Madrid look lost, with Bellingham being pulled away from his natural attacking game to plug gaps that shouldn't exist.

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No Focal Point in Attack

With Benzemagone, & Joselu gone, Madrid don’t have a true striker. The front three of Mbappé, Vini, and Rodrygo are more like three soloists than a coordinated unit. There’s zero chemistry, no movement between the lines, no one dragging defenders or opening space. It’s static and predictable—and when they do get chances, they’re not converting.

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Mbappé: Missing in the Big Moments

The marquee signing has not been the difference-maker Madrid hoped for. Mbappé has missed too many big chances—especially in critical moments. He faded against Arsenal, in Classicos, &  in Madrid derbies, against Bilbao, etc. when Madrid needed him most. If he wants to be the face of this team going forward, these are the games where he must lead. Right now, he isn’t.

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Ancelotti: The Philosophy is Failing

And then there’s Carlo Ancelotti. While his man-management has long been praised, this season his lack of tactical structure has been exposed. The “players know best” philosophy worked when you had Kroos and Benzema directing traffic—but without those generals, this squad needs guidance. Instead, they look directionless. The overreliance on individual brilliance to bail him out has finally caught up to him. Worse still, not designating a clear penalty taker has been a shocking oversight, costing the team crucial points and momentum all season.

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Now or Never

The time for calm is over. Real Madrid are running out of chances. The return leg against Arsenal isn’t just a match—it’s the season. And possibly Ancelotti’s last stand. If Madrid fall short, it won’t just be because of injuries or bad luck. It’ll be because a team full of talent was never given a real structure, never learned to function as a unit, and simply crumbled under the weight of its own potential.


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