'Tiredness is starting to appear' - How Real Madrid's La Liga title charge could be stuttering - Inside Europe

For weeks the title race in Spain has looked like a foregone conclusion with Carlo Ancelotti’s rampant Real Madrid side marching towards La Liga glory once again. As much down to the failings of others, Real, although not always in sparkling form themselves, have managed to keep the chasing pack at arm’s length at the top of the table. Ad/> However, given the chance to once against extend their lead to seven points, Ancelotti’s side stumbled to a 2-2 draw against struggling Elche as Eder Militao’s stoppage time equaliser spared their blushes.

TransfersBarcelona and Real to battle for Haaland signature despite truce — Paper Round18 HOURS AGO This comes just a few days after Real were pushed all the way in the Copa del Rey by the same opponents, needing two extra-time goals to get the better of the Valencian side. A minor blip or something more to be worried about? Eurosport Spain’s Andres Weiss explains. Do the two games against Elche recently hint at possible weaknesses for Real? The last two games against Elche show that Carlo Ancelotti doesn't trust too many players and has a very limited squad rotation.

Having played a lot of games this season already an obvious tiredness is starting to appear in the team. That affects the way they defend and how they approach every possession. Paper Round: Real, Barca to battle for Haaland Militao rescues point for Real Could there actually be a title race given Real's performances? Julen Lopetegui has kept Sevilla very close to Real Madrid and there could be a fight if they're able to keep up good form in the coming months.