The defeat of Levante on Saturday in the ninth round of the Primera Liga was not Real Madrid's first defeat of the season, and it is likely not to be the last, but it confirms once again the status of the "royal giant" this season.
Ronaldo and coach Julien Lótegigi's side have gone, Real are floundering locally: three defeats, two draws in nine games and a record-breaking 482 minutes.
Real Madrid have slipped to fifth place, and the pressure on Loptegui has gone beyond all the borders, but the votes inside and between the stars keep their loyalty to the man in constant confirmation.
A few days ago, Danny Kabayos confirmed the players 'commitment to their coach, and Saturday, and minutes after the defeat, one of the team's players came out with more forceful statements confirming the players' metal.
The new assertions came from left defender Marcelo, after he and other players were confirmed with Lopezigi "to death".
Marcelo, who scored Real's only goal to end the Royal fast, said the coach was "honest with us and had a great relationship", the Marca newspaper reported.
"It's not like Rafael Benitez (Real Madrid coach who was sacked in the middle of the 2015-2016 season by the club management because of bad results and problems with the fans)," he said.
Marcello spoke before him, and before him Capaios for their attachment to the technical director, while the crisis of the Royal team is still in place until further notice.
Statements refer to the loyalty of the players and the cohesion of the "bench", the absence of any "plot" to oust the coach, and may give some hope to Real Madrid fans to save the season looms a disappointment.
