Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed disappointment after their 4-0 defeat to Barcelona, attributing the loss to missed opportunities and a drop in momentum once Barcelona found the net.
Madrid had initially dominated the first half of Saturday’s El Clasico, creating several scoring chances but failing to convert.
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Carlo Ancelotti Speaks as Barcelona Humiliated Real Madrid
However, Barcelona took control in the second half, with Robert Lewandowski striking twice in just 10 minutes. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added to the scoreline, pushing Barcelona to a six-point lead at the top of La Liga.
Reflecting on the match, Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s struggles, saying,
“We missed many chances, and once they scored, our energy drained. It’s a tough moment for us, but we won’t give up; the season is still long.”
“In the first half, I liked the way we played. We are sad, but we competed well for 60 minutes—it’s the final 30 that we need to put behind us.”
Carlo Ancelotti also expressed gratitude to the fans, noting their unwavering support throughout the match.
“I have to thank the fans because they backed us for the entire 90 minutes. We’ll learn from this and move forward; there’s still a lot of football left to play this season, according to Real Madrid website.”
