The problems that the Real
Madrid with their defensive line during this course they are worth studying. Whether due to bad luck, bad planning or both together, the Whites have missed several members of their defense for a long time to the point that, in the 35 league games, only seven of them Zidane has been able to use what, a priori, would be his titular defense (Carvajal, Varane, Sergio Ramos and Mendy).
Of all of them, the one who has played the least games has been Dani carvajal, which had to be replaced by Lucas Vazquez in a large part of the season. The youth squad has been followed Sergio Ramos that he even had to undergo surgery last February. Both have only played 15 and 21 games this season. That is, less than half.
Varane, the most regular
As for the French duo (Varane Y Mendy) Yes, it can be assured that they have been more constant in terms of health. The center-back has been available in 40 games although he could not even be before him Liverpool in quarters by Covid nor in the 'semis' return against Chelsea due to injury. MendyHowever, he has played two less than his compatriot but on occasions it has been due to personal rotation of Zidane.
Thus, for some reasons or others, the Real Madrid defense has not had continuity during the season and the team has not been able to be the strong block that it was last year. It is time to row against the current in this final stretch and, if finally the Real Madrid ends up lifting the title, all this can remain an anecdote with which to give value to what has been achieved.