Real Madrid stare at trophyless season as collapse deepens

The Real Madrid dream in the Champions League is over . There was no comeback, as Real Madrid were eliminated by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals - a worrying result for a club where expectations are always sky-high .

A trophyless season?

Everything is still on the table. The campaign for the Spanish giants has been turbulent from the start and only grew more complicated under Álvaro Arbeloa , who replaced Xabi Alonso amid heavy criticism. Now, Real Madrid risk finishing without silverware .

After losing the Supercopa to Barcelona and suffering a shocking Copa del Rey elimination against Albacete , all hopes were pinned on LaLiga and the Champions League . That scenario has now collapsed.

In LaLiga standings , Madrid trail Barcelona by nine points . While a comeback isn't impossible, they must win out and rely on Barcelona dropping points .

If not, it would mark a second consecutive trophyless season - an unacceptable outcome for one of Europe's most successful clubs .

The big question now: Is Real Madrid entering a crisis? And whether with or without Arbeloa , what major changes are coming next at the Santiago Bernabéu .