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The historic stat that spells disaster for Real Madrid title hopes

It's only September, but Real Madrid are already 6 points behind league leaders Barcelona. It is as much about Barça playing as well as they are, as it is abou

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 6:26 PM
The historic stat that spells disaster for Real Madrid title hopes
Key Things to Know
  • Real Madrid trail LaLiga leaders Barcelona by six points following two early-season defeats.
  • Real Madrid have only once overturned a six-point deficit against Barcelona to win the league title.
  • The sole comeback occurred during the 2006-2007 campaign under manager Fabio Capello.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid have fallen six points behind league leaders Barcelona in September after suffering two defeats early in the season. The club's struggles have raised concerns regarding their title hopes, with calls for manager Jose Mourinho to implement drastic changes to reverse their current form.

Historically, Real Madrid have overturned a six-point deficit against Barcelona to win the league title only once, occurring during the 2006-2007 season under manager Fabio Capello. Outside of that campaign, the club has never recovered from such a deficit against their rivals to secure the championship.

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