Real Madrid Women Complicate Their Path in the Champions League
The white team could not win on their visit to the Netherlands and settled for a draw that distances the option of advancing directly to the next phase. This stumble forces the team into a more tortuous path in the top continental competition. 😮💨
A Result That Changes the European Landscape
The final score of 1-1 in Enschede has direct consequences on the table. Real Madrid loses control over its immediate fate in the Champions League and will depend on a draw and an extra playoff. The sporting advantage of qualifying among the top four vanished in Holland.
Immediate consequences of the draw:- The team cannot avoid the February playoffs.
- It must face an opponent from another group in a two-legged tie.
- Two more matches are added to an already very demanding schedule.
In football, sometimes it's better to be lucky than good... or at least, being good isn't enough if you don't put the ball in the net.
Dominance Without Reward: A Repeating Pattern
The match once again showed an uncomfortable reality for the team. Although it controlled the ball and created chances, it failed at the moment of finishing. An early goal against complicated the night and, despite achieving the draw, the accuracy to turn the score around did not appear. 🎯
Problems evident on the field:- Lack of effectiveness in the attacking phase despite having possession.
- Difficulty in coming back after conceding an early goal.
- A playing pattern that was already seen in other European away games and that hinders performance.
Looking Towards the February Playoffs
Attention now focuses on the draw. Madrid fans hope that luck is an ally and the playoff opponent is manageable. Uncertainty settles in a team that, for its play, aspires to more, but must learn to close out the matches it dominates. The margin for error in the February tie will be minimal. ⚽