* **There’s still time, right? Right?!** It’s still September 21st and while Barcelona’s current six-point lead seems insurmountable, Real Madrid can still compete for La Liga title if they find their momentum and make the changes they need to make. More on that below.
* **Diomande’s dribbling is effective**. He completed the most dribbles on the team in just 36 minutes. Diomande should be a starter. Again, more on that below.
* **It’s time to make tough, maybe unpopular and controversial decisions**. Vinicius Junior needs to be benched. His production has not been worthy of a role as an undisputed starter and it is increasingly clear that Diomande provides an upgrade whenever he gets the opportunity to replace him in the lineup. The Valverde-Tchouameni double pivot lacks passing ability and the only way through is to start either Bernardo Silva or Güler in that midfield line. Alexander-Arnold deserves a chance to start over Dumfries as well.
* **This is not the Mourinho Real Madrid need**. He can either please the egos of the stars and enjoy the same fate as Ancelotti, Alonso and Arbeloa before him or make the changes needed and give himself a chance.
* **Barcelona look unbeatable** and Madrid have surrendered a six-point deficit after just a handful of games. Chances are this will be the third consecutive trophy-less season for Real Madrid, barring a minor trophy like the Copa del Rey or the Spanish Supercup.
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