Carlo Ancelotti is unperturbed by the humiliating defeat heaped on Real Madrid by Barcelona on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
The Italian tactician has tagged the embarrassing loss as a good omen, pointing out that the last time they lost 4-0 to Barcelona, Los Blancos went on to claim the UCL and La Liga title.
Carlo Ancelotti Confident Real Madrid Will Turn The Corner As The Season Wears On
Speaking following Real Madrid’s home defeat to the Blaugrana side on Sunday, October 27, 2024, Ancelotti said: “Last time we lost 0-4 to Barca, we won La Liga and the UCL.”
Los Merengues last suffered a defeat to Barcelona by that margin (4-0) in March 2022, but they managed to weather the storm and claim the UEFA Champions League and La Liga title at the end of the 2021/22 season.
However, Carlo Ancelotti admitted that his side lacked precision in front of goal, saying: “We played a first half with intensity. We could have scored [but] we lacked some accuracy.
“When they score they hit two goals that took all of our energy away. We took more risks at the back and they found a lot more chances on the counter-attack.
“For 60 minutes, we competed very well, and we have to forget the last 30.”
Despite the humbling defeat, Ancelotti does not think the result should make Real Madrid feel that the season is over.
He added: “The season is very long, we must not give up but learn. We did it last time and now we will do the same to try to come back and compete.”
Carlo Ancelotti Speaks On His Game Plan After Receiving Massive Criticisms
Several football enthusiasts, including Real Madrid fans, also criticized the tactical approach of Carlo Ancelotti, expressing that the Italian was schooled in the second period by Hansi Flick.
The 65-year-old responded to those comments in his post-match presser, sharing that he does not regret his game plan.
Ancelotti shared: “I do not regret my game plan. I have been in football for 48 years, so I’m not wrong when I tell you that the first half was good.
“It’s different from the loss versus Lille. We were very bad that day. Today we competed.”
Carlo Ancelotti At Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to the UEFA Champions League, Spanish Super Cup, and La Liga title in the 2023/24 season, and he will be hoping to guide the side to more success in his second stint at the club.
The Italian manager has in the past also led Los Blancos to 2 UEFA Champions League titles, 2 League titles, 2 Spanish Super Cups, and 3 UEFA Super Cups amongst others.
Real Madrid Vs Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski poked Hansi Flick’s side in front in the 54th minute, before securing a brace via a header 2 minutes later.
Lamine Yamal also registered a goal in the 77th minute, becoming the youngest player to score in El Clásico, aged 17 years and 105 days.
Seven minutes before the expiration of the clash, Raphinha put the icing on the cake for Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu, as the Blaugrana side moved 6 points clear of rivals Real Madrid at the summit of La Liga table.
Real Madrid League Position And Their Next Match
Los Blancos have picked up 26 points after 11 league matches this term, while Barcelona have amassed 30 points from an equal number of games.
Real Madrid return to action on Saturday, November 2, 2024, visiting the Mestalla Stadium to trade tackles with Valencia.
