'Just the Beginning of their Crisis,': Real Madrid Humbled After a Disappointing Draw vs Las Palmas

Real Madrid kept struggling when they played Las Palmas, drawing only a 1-1. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior converted a penalty in the 69th minute to save a point for the underprivileged squad as Alberto Moleiro found the goal early on. Real Madrid faced an opponent ready to resist, despite controlling possession and outshooting their opponent, therefore producing a dismal result for the Spanish giants. They are currently 5th on the La Liga table after 3 games consisting of 1 win and 2 draws. 

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Real Madrid fans are unhappy with the club’s dismal start to the La Liga 2024/25 campaign 

Following their 1-1 tie against Las Palmas on August 29, 2024—their third match in La Liga this season—Real Madrid came under fire from supporters. Los Blancos slipped four points behind Barcelona and finished in fifth position at Gran Canaria.

Carlo Ancelotti used a 4-2-3-1 formation as Jude Bellingham was not available. Supported by Vinícius Júnior, Luka Modrič, and Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé spearheaded the assault. The centre midfielders were Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde.

Thibaut Courtois in goal; the defence consisted of Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, and Lucas Vázquez.

With a great solo effort by Alberto Moleiro, who escaped Tchouaméni and Militão to score, Las Palmas lead in the fifth minute. Vinícius Júnior equalised Real Madrid with a 69th-minute penalty.

The disappointing performance infuriated Madridistas, who went to X to voice their displeasure. A few noteworthy responses included:

Real Madrid will now be seen in action against Real Betis on Monday, September 2, 2024. Kylian Mbappe and the team are anticipated to eye glory and start fresh to save their poor start of the La Liga campaign.