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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti put out an optimistic message at his first press conference of 2025, declaring that his team will not require the same number of points as last season to win La Liga.
The Italian coach was asked about Barcelona's recent downturn in results, with the club taking only 5 points from their last 21 available after starting the season strong. He admits he did not expect it, but predicted that the points needed to win La Liga would be fewer this season.
"Nobody expected it, but the level of competition in La Liga somewhat reduces the number of points required to win the title. The presence of Atletico creates uncertainty, and I believe it will take less than 90 points to win the championship.
Ancelotti refused to comment on the problem at Barcelona, which has not enrolled Dani Olmo or Pau Victor for the second half of the season. In terms of title opponents, he believes Atletico Madrid will put up a similar battle for the Liga title.
"As of now, they have the same chance. Barcelona experienced the same thing in December that we did in November. You go through a slump before returning to your previous level of competitiveness. Barcelona and Atletico have equal prospects of contending in La Liga as us."
Last season, Los Blancos scored 95 points, their greatest total in some time, but they might have won with 86 points over Barcelona, though the calculation certainly alters in the latter weeks depending on how close the race is. Certainly, Real Madrid and Barcelona are both behind where they were last year in terms of point totals, but Atletico is now on a 12-game winning streak.
The Italian coach was asked about Barcelona's recent downturn in results, with the club taking only 5 points from their last 21 available after starting the season strong. He admits he did not expect it, but predicted that the points needed to win La Liga would be fewer this season.
"Nobody expected it, but the level of competition in La Liga somewhat reduces the number of points required to win the title. The presence of Atletico creates uncertainty, and I believe it will take less than 90 points to win the championship.
Ancelotti refused to comment on the problem at Barcelona, which has not enrolled Dani Olmo or Pau Victor for the second half of the season. In terms of title opponents, he believes Atletico Madrid will put up a similar battle for the Liga title.
"As of now, they have the same chance. Barcelona experienced the same thing in December that we did in November. You go through a slump before returning to your previous level of competitiveness. Barcelona and Atletico have equal prospects of contending in La Liga as us."
Last season, Los Blancos scored 95 points, their greatest total in some time, but they might have won with 86 points over Barcelona, though the calculation certainly alters in the latter weeks depending on how close the race is. Certainly, Real Madrid and Barcelona are both behind where they were last year in terms of point totals, but Atletico is now on a 12-game winning streak.

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