Why Real Madrid is Trending

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Real Madrid's title hopes took a hit on Sunday as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Real Betis in LaLiga, leaving them nine points behind Barcelona. Despite the setback, manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed his confusion at Madrid's "strange" goal drought, noting that they had scored five goals at Anfield in the Champions League round-of-16. Ancelotti also defended Madrid's squad planning, after leaving three forwards on the bench as unused substitutes in Seville.

Three Real Madrid players - Rodrygo Goes, Lucas Vazquez, and Dani Ceballos - spoke to the media after the match. Rodrygo said they played well despite having a new lineup, and that they have to keep working. Vazquez said they are not happy with the draw, but they are going to fight until the end for the title. Ceballos said the team was focused in the last few minutes and they fought until the end. All three players said they still have a chance to win the title and will fight until the last minute.

Real Madrid have been in a goal drought since the start of the season, but they have been able to remain competitive in LaLiga thanks to their strong defensive performances. They have conceded just 16 goals in 25 matches, the fewest in the league. Madrid have also been able to rely on their star players, with Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard leading the way in attack.

Despite the draw against Real Betis, Real Madrid still have a chance to win the LaLiga title. They have a game in hand over Barcelona and are just nine points behind the leaders. With the season entering its final stretch, Madrid will need to find their scoring touch if they are to have any chance of catching Barcelona. Ancelotti and his players will be hoping that their goal drought ends soon, as they look to mount a title challenge in the coming weeks.