A 2-2 draw at home to Liverpool put an end to Real Madrid's strong start to the New Year.

It wasn't just a draw that ended Real Madrid's winning streak, but also the technical and tactical encounters in the game.

If the only thing that was criticized about Real Madrid last season was the occasional nerves at the back, then the current Blancos are a leak in the overnight rain, and the team's strength has declined due to the imbalance of the squad structure, accompanied by the wave of injuries that broke out at the beginning of the season, so that the team's stability cannot continue for a long time.

After the game, Bosque praised Liverpool's performance and admitted that a draw for Real Madrid was the best result.

Rafael Benitez also praised Real Madrid, seemingly complimenting his opponent so generously for the sake of grace, but he also cautiously stated that it was not certain who would be the winner of the second leg back at Anfield.

The match sparked a lot of attention in European football, especially in the local Spanish media.

Commentators give professional and spicy commentary on the game review.

A comprehensive analysis of the root causes of Liverpool's ability to contain Real Madrid.

The weakness of Real Madrid's midfield has been further amplified, giving all La Liga teams a good idea, and Liverpool has become a pioneer and a success in the study of how to limit Real Madrid!

Having just finished the Champions League, Real Madrid immediately rushed to the weekend's league game.

On March 1, in the 25th round of La Liga, Real Madrid took the lead in the match against Espanyol.

Espanyol, who beat Barcelona in the last round, were strong at home, combining their experience of beating Barcelona with the same tactical strategy as Liverpool to keep Real Madrid at bay.

After 90 minutes of play. The score is 1:1.

Real Madrid dropped 2 points over Espanyol. The Spaniard, for his part, used a game to show all La Liga teams how to play Real Madrid.

The midfielder frantically scrambles and counterattacks. Real Madrid's midfield must not be allowed to flow smoothly.

Real Madrid, with a thin lineup, is fighting on two fronts.

And the two consecutive draws in the Champions League and the league put them under great pressure.

Real Madrid, who started the game, closed the gap on Barcelona from three to two, but Barcelona played late and had a chance to regain their lead.

The Catalan media gleefully reported on Real Madrid's draw, hoping to stimulate Barcelona's fighting spirit!

But when Barcelona's visit to the Stadio Calderón came to an end, the whole La Liga scene went crazy!

4:3

Atletico Madrid gave La Liga leaders two consecutive defeats at home!

In the same round, Barcelona's arch-rivals Espanyol conceded Real Madrid out of two points.

And Real Madrid's sworn enemy, Atletico Madrid, left Barcelona without a point!

Real Madrid are only 2 points away from Barcelona!

It seems that Barcelona has also fallen into a low ebb, and it is a shocking two consecutive defeats.

This is a great contrast to the Catalan army, which has been advancing all the way.

But in the big picture. Barcelona are still more competitive than Real Madrid.

When the team is in a slump, Barcelona's godfather Cruyff can stand up and speak for the team, cheer up the players, appease the fans, and guide public opinion, but this job, Real Madrid Club does not have such a role, all the pressure is on the shoulders of the players!

Cruyff wrote in his column: "The Barcelona match against Atletico Madrid proved once again that football is a game full of mistakes.

In this kind of game, everyone has the right to make mistakes. The difference is that some mistakes are bigger, while others are harmless.

Apparently. The mistakes made by strikers and goalkeepers are better known as the former misses the scoring opportunity while the latter concedes the goal.

However, it would be absurd to look for a scapegoat for the team's defeat, such as goalkeeper Valdés, from this point of view.

When you take one player to blame, you're ignoring the other 10 players and you're ignoring the mistakes made by those 10 players.

As the saying goes, it's easy to fight the country, but it's hard to defend the country. Barcelona have been on a high streak since the start of the season and now is the time to test them.

In moments like these, every detail has the potential to make or break a game.

The match against Atletico Madrid amply illustrated this point.

In this match, Barcelona's players made a lot of personal mistakes that ended up costing them defeat.

Originally, it was a game that should have been easy to win, but because the players did not take care of many details, the game ended in failure.

By 'detail' here I mean where the players are on the field, where they receive the ball, how quickly they pass and receive the ball, and the passing options available to teammates for players in possession.

Now I'm going to see how Barcelona's players will react in those areas after this defeat.

On the other hand, I would like to emphasize that although Barcelona have not been in the last few games, they have not fallen into the slump, at least I personally think so.

In my opinion, the problem with the team is that they can't rely on playing at a high level as a whole as before, but on the individual quality of the players.

In this case, individual mistakes can often have a big impact on the team.

In the past, Barcelona would never have conceded a game after scoring three goals, and now that this has happened, it shows that the previously successful links are now in trouble.

Real Madrid have been doing well in the same period, even winning 10 consecutive league games before this round.

Initially, the Blancos were aiming to secure a place in the Champions League – preferably second – but now they have narrowed the gap from 11 points to two. In December, they could not have imagined that they would be approaching Barcelona in the period after the start of the new year.

Numerically, it's an almost perfect upward momentum, but from a football perspective, it's not the same.

Real Madrid have a strong attack and have scored a lot of points with it, but other than that, I don't think they have brought much joy to the fans.

So, will they be content with the status quo?

I do not know.

But with Real Madrid, I always expect them to do more and better, not just wait for others to make mistakes and take advantage of them.

If Real Madrid can't beat Liverpool in the Champions League, they will be eliminated.

However, the exit from the Champions League also means that Real Madrid will have an advantage in the league as their playing tasks will be much lighter.

And if Barcelona manage to qualify, they will also consume more energy in their quest for the Champions League trophy, which will have an impact on the league.

So what kind of situation do I personally prefer? The second one, of course. I always want to win all the titles, even though it means more games for the team.

Obviously, for a long time, Barcelona had more games to play than Real Madrid.

However, it is important to note that it is Barcelona, not Real Madrid, who are vying for a place in the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday, and it is Barcelona, not Real Madrid, who are likely to knock out their opponents and advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 10 days' time.

If Barcelona advances and Real Madrid are eliminated, I don't want to hear any more arguments and excuses such as the schedule being in Barcelona's favour, because Real Madrid should admit that Barcelona have younger players, stronger teams, and manager Pep Guardiola pays more attention to the allocation of physical fitness when using players.

Barcelona lost a nine-point lead, but no Barcelona will be willing to swap places with Real Madrid, who have won 10 in a row.

In my opinion, Barcelona is still the strongest team. They just need to improve a few details to get on track. They have to remember: the season is long, and the best teams will almost always have the last laugh. (To be continued.) )