Home » Football » LaLiga » Real Madrid CF

Real Madrid’s start to the season is not far off their worst one in the 2020s

Real Madrid could be headed down the same path that brought them a season fans wish they could forget about.

By Maximus Polek · The Real Champs

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Maximus Polek argues that Real Madrid's poor start is an ominous sign mirroring their trophyless 2020-21 campaign.
Real Madrid have earned only 15 points in their opening seven league games under manager Jose Mourinho.
The club already sits six points adrift of LaLiga leaders Barcelona following early defeats to Betis and Atletico Madrid.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Maximus Polek argues that Real Madrid's underwhelming start to the season mirrors their struggles from the 2020-21 campaign. Despite Jose Mourinho returning as manager alongside several summer arrivals, the team has taken only 15 points from their first seven LaLiga matches, suffering defeats against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid.

The writer warns that Los Blancos could face a third consecutive trophyless season unless issues are resolved quickly. Real Madrid trail Barcelona by six points and face a challenging schedule after the international break, featuring matchups against Roma and Barcelona.

Read the full article on The Real Champs

Real Madrid’s start to the season is not far off their worst one in the 2020s

More Real Madrid News

Never Miss a Sports Update