Exactly one week after this match, Real Madrid will enter the "super classic" in the second leg of La Liga with Barca. Before round 34, Real Madrid is 4 points behind Barca.

In theory, that gap could be reduced to one point if Real Madrid beat their rivals in the head-to-head match next week. However, for that to happen, they need to beat Celta Vigo first. Otherwise, even the chance to save the season is gone for Mbappe and his teammates.

Celta Vigo are not an easy opponent. And this is probably the most suitable time for them to dream of defeating Real Madrid. That is because the Spanish royal team is facing a long list of absentees, including the entire defense with Carvajal, Mendy, Militao, Alaba and Rudiger all injured (Rudiger is also suspended for a long time). Up front, they also lost Camavinga and Ceballos.

All of the names mentioned above will most likely be out for the rest of the season. Even though Real Madrid is the most powerful team in the world and Mr. Ancelotti is still the best strategist in controlling the situation, such a seriously unbalanced team will still find it difficult to achieve anything.

The irony for Real Madrid is that their "redundant" attack line has not lost anyone, while their already thin defense has fallen into a patchwork situation.

Indeed, Real Madrid have Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Endrick, a total of seven players for a front three. That's not to mention the versatile Valverde and Vazquez, who can also play as wingers. But their defence is seriously lacking after Nacho left without a replacement in the summer. Meanwhile, Alaba has been plagued by injuries.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez seems to have accepted the understandable principle of prosperity and decline in football. Real Madrid's blood transfusion campaign is being implemented slowly, as they make two blockbuster attacks.

And then indifferently watched Kroos, Nacho - the pillars of the back line - leave the team. A busy summer awaits the Real Madrid leadership this summer, as they continue their hunt for superstars.

Indifference and slowness are the hallmarks of champions. But sometimes, their slowness can cost them dearly, especially when Barca are racing towards the treble.