The difference between Madrid and Barça in the Champions League, this is why the Whites aren't in the top 8

It is evident that FC Barcelona has performed better in the Champions League group stage than Real Madrid. Nobody has any doubt about it. The results are there and that can't be disputed.

Hansi Flick's team was second and Carlo Ancelotti's team was eleventh. The white team suffered two setbacks that nobody expected. Against Lille and AC Milan.

After all, these were the two matches that cost the merengue team dearly. Within the entity, they acknowledge the team failed and insist that with one more point they would have qualified. However, Florentino Pérez and his closest associates emphasize that the competition is not entirely fair.

They have their reasons to think this and to promote this idea. The data is there, and Real Madrid's rivals managed to have 108 points. Meanwhile, Barça's had a total of 90, so there is a clear difference in level.

Evidently, this doesn't serve as an excuse by any means. In the noble area of Chamartín, they engage in self-criticism and insist that they failed at moments when nobody expected it. Despite this, they believe that this Champions League format needs to correct certain aspects for the future.

Manchester City or Celtic

What has been done can't be remedied, and the reality is that Madrid will be in tomorrow's draw. Manchester City or Celtic of Glasgow will be the possible opponent for the whites. One aspect to consider is that the return leg of this tie will be played at Santiago Bernabéu.

The home advantage can be key. In fact, it has already been demonstrated in recent seasons. Magical things happen in Chamartín, especially on great European nights.

This, evidently, is a plus that occurs because they finished in eleventh place. Another issue that can't be overlooked is that Rüdiger, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Modric, and Endrick are at risk of suspension. Ancelotti, who has received two yellow cards in this group stage, is also at risk.