Real Madrid Confidencial Ramón de Mon Reveals Why It 'Suits' Madrid to Lose against Brest in the Champions
A theory that involves losing to Brest and that could be beneficial for Real Madrid
Real Madrid seeks another magical night in the Champions League, this time in France against Brest. At first glance, it is not the most complicated opponent, although it is one of the great revelations this season. However, what the Meringues are looking for is to win, score, and hope to be among the top 8.
The chances are small since 8 of the teams ahead of them have to fail. They also need to surpass the goal average of others, so the calculations seem very complicated. In the midst of this, a theory has emerged that it might be beneficial for Real Madrid to lose against Brest.
Ancelotti's team has the play-offs secured, and the chances of being eighth or better are very remote. Therefore, Ramón de Mon has echoed a theory that with the current standings, it wouldn't be unreasonable to lose. Right now, the Whites would face Juventus or Celtic; but in the round of 16, Liverpool or Barça.
To avoid that, some have already started speculating about seeking a much more manageable matchup. With a victory, there are chances that in the play-offs, being ninth or tenth, PSG or City could be the opponents. However, the path could be much more favorable with a defeat.
A 'sweet' defeat for Real Madrid if they lose this Wednesday against Brest
It is complicated for Real Madrid to go out and lose this Wednesday against Brest in the last match. However, Ramón has warned that "losing could take you to 18th, 17th. Or even 19th or 20th place." And if you fall into those positions, the play-off opponent could be much more manageable.
If we take the table right now, the opponents might "not be predictably a giant". Additionally, all this thinking that you can avoid in the round of 16 the top 2, which will be Liverpool and Barça. "According to this theory, finishing 17th, 18th, 19th, or 20th wouldn't be a drama in terms of matchups," Ramón points out.
As we say, it doesn't seem like Real Madrid will go out to lose a match, much less in the Champions League. Additionally, Ancelotti said that for the rest of the gameday, "I won't be paying attention. Only to the match, it's the most important thing, what we do". He only thinks about getting the 3 points against Brest.
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