Has Real Madrid finally eaten its black bread this season? If the Merengue infirmary remains well stocked at the end of the year, with Carvajal and Militao still on the flank in particular, the Merengue defensive sector nevertheless records excellent news, with the announced return to business of David Alaba.
It is this Monday, December 30, that the Austrian rock, victim of a ruptured cruciate ligament in January 2024, will resume collective training under the orders of Carlo Ancelotti. With the prospect of a return to play in the coming weeks, potentially on January 19 against Las Palmas in La Liga, or three days later against Salzburg in the Champions League.
In the title race despite everything
A real positive signal for a Real Madrid which, beyond the offensive difficulties linked to the necessary adaptation of Kylian Mbappé to his new environment, often appeared feverish and crumbly at its rear in this first part of the season. Lack of benchmarks and defensive leaders on the field.
However, almost halfway through, the White House is well and truly in the title race. Barça, which once had a ten-length lead, having collapsed, Real Madrid is in second position after 18 days, one length behind Atlético, leader credited with a current series of 12 victories. consecutive, all competitions combined.
