It looks like Real Madrid’s misfortune isn’t going to change any time soon, despite their best efforts to make a success out of 2019.
Los Blancos have not had the best of results since winning the Champions League final last year, with shocks, upsets and general form contributing to a rather disappointing season so far.
After Julen Lopetegui was sacked following a 5-1 Clasico defeat to Barcelona, results did improve under Santiago Solari, with the club winning five of six La Liga games, as well as the Club World Cup.
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But 2019 has not been kind to the European Champions so far, with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal last Thursday and a 2-0 loss at home to 15th-place Real Sociedad this weekend.