Liverpool are fortunate to have avoided the injury crisis, they would have fared worse than Real Madrid if they had faced the same situation. Besides, Arne Slot inherited a mature squad from Jurgen Klopp, there is no worrying transition in the squad. Ancelotti, meanwhile, has more challenges to face, and I think their current form is understandable.
That's right. on the one hand it is a fact, Liverpool are very lucky not to have injured players like what happened to Ancelotti almost all important players were injured especially in defense. While Liverpool under Arne Slot, Liverpool's performance has improved, even though they are still using players left by Klopp. Last season they were overwhelmed because their energy was drained in the middle of the season because they played Klopp's tactics. But this season slot's tactics are simpler and don't drain the players too much, and this season has proven to be more stable in playing relaxed, it's like Liverpool are used to being under pressure and can make players more focused, that's why sometimes coach Klopp often points two fingers to his head, that means staying focused under pressure, that's why in the era of coach slot Liverpool players are used to pressure.
The next three games will be a defining moment for Real Madrid, Atalanta are the toughest opponents left, while RB Salzburg and Brest are relatively easy opponents. If Ancelotti can get his squad to full points against Atalanta, we can be sure that we will see the defending champions in the last 16. The last two games will take place in January, and it is likely that several key Real Madrid players will be available again.
Even though Real Madrid lost to Liverpool, it doesn't make me doubt Real Madrid's strength to rise, they are very different from other teams when playing in the Champions League. Currently Real Madrid still have three remaining matches that they must win in order to qualify for the play-offs, and as you said Atalanta is certainly not an easy opponent but I am sure Real Madrid can win all the remaining matches. My belief arose when I saw Ancelotti's interview after losing to Liverpool, he said that this defeat did not make them desperate, they would immediately rise and wait for Real Madrid in the final. Of course this is an extraordinary sense of confidence that Ancelotti has.
In addition, Ancelotti's problem with the injured back line has also been resolved because Asencio performed impressively and he is certain to be a good partner for Rudiger in defense and this allows Tchouameni to return as a pivot, a position that is currently badly needed by Real Madrid.