Recently, Marca once again talked about Real Madrid's 2-5 loss to Atletico Madrid. They said that Real Madrid lost 5 goals in a single game in La Liga four times in history, but only Boske in the 2002/03 season led the team to win the league.
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Madrid derby, for the first time in 75 years. This victory not only gave Atletico Madrid an advantage in the championship, but also dealt a heavy blow to their old rivals.
Such a painful defeat exposed the fragility of Real Madrid's defense line, and historically this defensive problem often leads to the team paying a high price in the competition for the La Liga championship. Therefore, bookmakers quickly adjusted their odds, reducing the possibility of Real Madrid winning the championship. However, for coach Alonso, there is still a silver lining to catch.
The last time Real Madrid conceded 5 goals or more in La Liga dates back to the 2018/19 season. At that time, Real Madrid, coached by Lopetegui, lost 1-5 to Barcelona in the first leg of the national derby. That season became Real Madrid's worst season in recent years, and despite three coaches being replaced, nothing ended up finding.
Ten years ago, Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid 6-2 at the Bernabeu Stadium. After that loss, Real Madrid once again failed to win any important trophy due to poor defense, while their nemesis won three championships in La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey.
Even a famous coach like Mourinho failed to turn over in La Liga after suffering a heavy blow. In his first national derby coaching Real Madrid, Real Madrid lost 0-5 to Barcelona led by Guardiola at Camp Nou. Although Mourinho did not give up and competed until the end, he still failed to win the La Liga title. However, they successfully revenge in the Copa del Rey final that season, defeating Barcelona 2-1, bringing a successful end to the season.
Since this century, Real Madrid has conceded 5 goals or more in a single game in La Liga only four times, and failed to win the championship in the first three times, but in the 2002/03 season, then-head coach Boske led the team to reverse the championship. At that time, Real Madrid lost 1-5 to Mallorca at home, losing the top spot. But in the last two rounds of the game, Boske's team seized the opportunity and eventually reversed and won the championship.
Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid (2025/2026 season):?
Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid (2018/2019 season): No championship
Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid (2010/2011 season): Copa
Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona (2008/2009 season): No championship
Real Madrid 1-5 Mallorca (2002/2003 season): La Liga