Real Madrid's challenging start to the 2023-24 season reached new heights last weekend as they were beaten 4-0 at home by Barcelona in the first leg of El Clasico. The club has been dissecting the failure of its efforts at the Santiago Bernabeu, and a key aspect has been focused on: the lack of physical levels.
Ace for MarcoThe fitness of Real Madrid's first team has been called into question after El Clasico. It was already a problem, with fewer kilometers traveled than their opponents in the Champions League this season, but against Barcelona, Carlo Ancelotti's team did 10 km less.
Real Madrid Fitness coach Antonio Pintus has been under serious pressure in recent weeks, and he only amplified it with the physical display against Barcelona. His training methods have also been blamed for the club's unfortunate injury problems in the last 12-18 months, so it may not be long before he makes a change in Ancelotti's coaching staff.
