Real Madrid leads by 5 points after beating Barcelona 2-1 in the El Clásico; in the last 6 rounds, Barcelona has gained 9 more points than Real Madrid, overtaking them by 4 points.

After Ancelotti's departure, Alonso became Real Madrid's head coach, with many fans and media expecting him to lead an offensive revival. In La Liga's 10th round El Clásico, Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1, breaking a four-match losing streak in the derby and gaining a 5-point advantage atop the league table. At this point, Real Madrid and Alonso seemed composed and in control. Many fans and media called this El Clásico a turning point for both Real Madrid and Alonso, but instead, they faced a divergence in fortunes.

In the early hours of December 8th Beijing time, during the 15th round of La Liga, Real Madrid lost 0-2 at home to Celta Vigo, resulting in a record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the six league matches following the El Clásico, dropping 9 points in total; meanwhile, Barcelona achieved six consecutive wins in La Liga after their defeat in the derby, earning 9 more points than Real Madrid in the same period.

Real Madrid went from leading by 5 points after the El Clásico to falling 4 points behind league leaders Barcelona following the 0-2 loss to Celta Vigo. At this moment, Real Madrid and Alonso are in a state of panic and struggle. Alonso is even facing a potential dismissal, which could happen if they lose to Manchester City in the upcoming Champions League match.

In my personal opinion, the La Liga title race might already be decided. Why do I say this? Barcelona’s defense may be unstable, but they can both concede and score goals, whereas Alonso’s Real Madrid not only concedes goals but has also become inefficient in scoring. The teams defeating Real Madrid are not Barcelona but rather mid- to lower-table La Liga clubs.