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The Drama of Real Madrid's Defense in Numbers: The Outlook is Bleak

The serious situation in which Real Madrid's defense finds itself has been reflected in alarming numbers

Throughout the entire season, injuries have been a highly constant problem for Real Madrid. Losing some important players, the most affected position was once again the defense. With Ancelotti having to find a way to fix this problem, this led to more inconveniences in a rather alarming situation.

While the defense found some solidity thanks to Raúl Asencio, their outlook is quite bleak. This is because during the last 3 seasons, only Real Madrid's defense has suffered a total of 55 injuries. A rather significant number that perfectly shows the problem Real Madrid has had to face in recent years.

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Mendy's Injury | Real Madrid Confidencial

In addition to these 55 injuries, Real Madrid's center-backs have been out for more than 2,000 days due to this situation. Of course, with the present numbers, it is evident that Real Madrid must do something to avoid a similar situation next season.

Real Madrid's Problem

Injuries are a problem that, apparently, have notably affected Real Madrid during the last few seasons. While several clubs have suffered some losses over the years, Real Madrid's situation has given much to talk about. While successes have brought joy to the fans and the club, the situation of the defense has become unsustainable.

This campaign has shown that if Real Madrid seeks to continue winning titles, they can't continue with a defense so prone to injuries. The fact that the center-backs have accumulated more than 2,000 days injured is a rather alarming number for the club.

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Militao's Injury | Didac Aguirre

Pointing to physical preparation, poor recovery, or the lack of signings, the reality is that something must change at Real Madrid. Looking ahead to the next season, there is no doubt that Real Madrid must strengthen their defense no matter what.

Real Madrid's New Defense

With still some LaLiga matches ahead, Real Madrid must start thinking about the future. With several interesting options in the market, Real Madrid must primarily focus on returning the defense to its solid golden era.

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