Real Madrid have had the most rocky part of the season, but they are still in control of La Liga

Real Madrid might be going through their toughest stretch of the season, but they haven't restarted the La Liga title race. With just 11 games to go, it looks like Carlo Ancelotti's side will be able to clinch the Liga title.

Los Blancos have dropped points in three of their last five La Liga games, conceding against Valencia, Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in that time. Previously, they had tied with their opponents only three times all season, and in addition even their victory over Sevilla was narrow, although they beat Girona at home. The five goals in their last four games are also an indicator of the absence of Jolelu Mato and Jude Bellingham.

The loss of those six points is the most of any streak of five games on the season, but rather than prevent them in the race for the title, their advantage Gerona has increased to seven points, having lost their last three games away, and Barcelona remains eight points behind its rivals.

Date some of the injuries Real Madrid have dealt with this season, Ancelotti will be pleased to have some ground to turn his team around in the next couple of months as the Champions League returns in full force. If they can hold on to their lead against RB Leipzig this week, then they could make a run for European glory alongside their title aspirations.