It has been a season to forget for Real Madrid. One by one, the biggest prizes have slipped away.
The Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, La Liga, and even the UEFA Champions League have all moved beyond their reach.
While mathematically still alive in the title race, the reality tells a different story.
A nine-point gap to Barcelona has left their domestic ambitions hanging by a thread, making a comeback highly unlikely at this stage of the campaign.
Yet, even in what feels like a disappointing season by their own high standards, there are still meaningful targets left.
Individual brilliance and pride in key fixtures could yet offer a sense of redemption in an otherwise horrific season.
Mbappe is chasing another Pichichi award. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
One of the biggest positives for Madrid has been the form of Kylian Mbappe, who remains in contention for the prestigious Pichichi Trophy.
The French forward has already scored 23 league goals, but the race is far from straightforward.
Vedat Muriqi is pushing him closely with 21 goals, ensuring the battle remains intense heading into the final stretch.
Beyond just leading the scoring charts, Mbappe is chasing something even more personal and to secure the award, he will likely need to surpass his own recent standards.
Over the past two seasons, the forward has consistently hit 44 goals across all competitions.
This term, he is already on 40, putting him within touching distance of matching, or even exceeding, that benchmark.
If he succeeds, it would reinforce his status as one of the most decisive players in European football.
Courtois is chasing his own individual award. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
While Mbappe leads the charge in attack, Thibaut Courtois is competing for another major honour – the Zamora Trophy.
Despite currently being sidelined through injury, the Belgian remains at the top of the standings.
His main rival, Joan Garcia, has not yet reached the required 28 appearances needed to qualify, keeping Courtois in a strong position.
Courtois has conceded only 24 goals in 28 matches, averaging 0.86 goals per game.
Meanwhile, Garcia has conceded 19 goals in 25 appearances, with a slightly better average of 0.76.