For a club steeped in defensive resilience and European glory, the 2024/25 season is proving to be a statistically unwelcome anomaly for Real Madrid, particularly at the back. Following a recent challenging fixture, the Spanish giants have unfortunately equaled a club anti-record, a milestone no team aspires to reach.
The moment arrived during the Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. A match where Real Madrid conceded four goals, pushing their total for the season to a rather alarming number: 84 goals allowed across all competitions.
This figure isn`t just high; it`s historically significant for Los Blancos. The last time Real Madrid`s defense was breached this frequently in a single campaign was over two decades ago, during the 1998/99 season. To replicate such a defensive record underscores the extent of the challenges faced by the team this year.
Adding another layer to their defensive woes, the match against PSG marked the fifth occasion in the 2024/25 season where Real Madrid has conceded four or more goals in a single game. This specific metric represents their worst performance in a quarter of a century, painting a clear picture of vulnerability that is uncharacteristic for the Bernabéu faithful.
While the season still holds potential, the defensive record equaled is a stark reminder that even titans of the game can experience periods of struggle. For Real Madrid, addressing this leakage at the back will undoubtedly be crucial moving forward.
