Crunch time for Solari as Madrid left relying on Europe again

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Last Updated : Mar 04 2019 | 9:25 AM IST

Santiago Solari's future is likely to hinge on Real Madrid again winning the Champions League but two defeats by Barcelona in four days have brought old problems back to the surface.

After being knocked out of the Copa del Rey and effectively deemed irrelevant in the title race, a third loss in as many games could see Madrid's season wiped out in a week.

"We have to react," said defender Dani Carvajal.

"It's probably been one of the toughest weeks in my time here."
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First Published: Mar 04 2019 | 9:25 AM IST

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