72 is the number of matches that Real Madrid could play. An unbelievable figure that echoes the statements of several players (Koundé, Rodri, etc.) concerning an excessive accumulation of matches and the risk of injuries incurred. For the Merengues, a season with 72 matches could leave enormous physical scars, moreover the Madrid infirmary is full and the Casa Blanca would undoubtedly like to be able to avoid that.
In addition to its 72 potential matches, we must also add the international breaks which could increase this total to almost 80 matches in a season, crazy. For comparison, Barça could play up to 63 matches in nine and a half months this season. If Real Madrid goes to the end of all the competitions, the Madrid season could extend to almost eleven months. Mind-blowing.
