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With only the league title race to focus on the remainder of the 2025/26 season, Real Madrid have their sights set on what would be a famous come-from-behind trophy win as they gun for the La Liga crown.
This season threatens to be the second consecutive campaign without a major trophy for Los Blancos, who were nursing a nine-point deficit behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with seven games to go.
Alvaro Arbeloa is believed to be a lame-duck coach, having been hired to replace Xabi Alonso but failing to keep Real Madrid in contention for silverware.
The Sporting News brings you a look at the remainder of this season's fixtures for Real Madrid as they put on a chase for an unlikely but potentially unforgettable domestic title.
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After Champions League elimination, Real Madrid went into their final seven games of the eason with a nine-point deficit behind league leaders Barcelona in La Liga's title race.
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Real Madrid have played Alaves close in a number of recent matches, but against a relegation candidate, it shouldn't be much trouble for Los Blancos to get three points. They have beaten all three teams in the bottom three of the league currently, so toppling the team one place above the drop shouldn't be a problem, even for an out-of-form Madrid.
Reverse fixture: Alaves 1-2 Real MadridResult last season: Real Madrid 3-2 AlavesPrediction this season: Real Madrid 3-1 AlavesFinal score:TBD
Real Betis may be fifth in the league table, but their chase for Champions League places has fallen on hard times, as they are in putrid form. Real Madrid have had problems facing them in Seville in the recent past, but against an out-of-form opponent, they will prevail, even if it's by a slim margin.
Reverse fixture: Real Madrid 5-1 Real BetisResult last season: Real Betis 2-1 Real MadridPrediction this season: Real Betis 1-2 Real MadridFinal score:TBD
Espanyol are another opponent ending the season in poor form, with their last win across all competitions coming in early January. They have toppled down the table, and even though they managed a famous win at RCDE Stadium last time they met, Madrid won't be there for the taking twice in a row.
Reverse fixture: Real Madrid 2-0 EspanyolResult last season: Espanyol 1-0 Real MadridPrediction this season: Espanyol 0-2 Real MadridFinal score:TBD
Regardless what happens in the other matches, Real Madrid will have to collect all three points in this match if they are to even sniff a comeback in La Liga play. Unfortunately, Barcelona do not have the Champions League to distract them from the league title race, and the leaders will prove they are the better team by sealing the domestic crown in this match.
Reverse fixture: Real Madrid 2-1 BarcelonaResult last season: Barcelona 4-3 Real MadridPrediction this season: Barcelona 4-1 Real MadridFinal score:TBD
Reeling from a potential El Clasico defeat, Real Madrid's season could be over at this point, but they won't want to go out with this kind of whimper. They will manage to skate past the league's worst side this year.
Reverse fixture: Real Oviedo 0-3 Real MadridResult last season: —Prediction this season: Real Madrid 3-1 Real OviedoFinal score:TBD
Real Madrid have not had too much difficulty against Sevilla in the recent past, but Los Nervionenses may have much more to fight for at this stage of the season as they battle against relegation. There could be a motivation gap, with a number of Real Madrid players looking to prioritise keeping themselves fit for the upcoming World Cup.
Reverse fixture: Real Madrid 2-0 SevillaResult last season: Sevilla 0-2 Real MadridPrediction this season: Sevilla 1-1 Real MadridFinal score:TBD