He the real Madrid is back. The victories and the match played in the last two matches against Osasuna and Leganés They confirm the improvement of a team which until not so long ago was adrift. Defeats against Lille, Barça and Milan They sowed doubt among certain supporters who did not hesitate to point out to the bench where the team’s problem was.
Ancelottifor his part, continued with his calm face in front of the media, although he did not hesitate to recognize that the team was going through a difficult period. crisis. Behind closed doors, the Italian’s attitude was different. The first wake-up call in the locker room came after the hard-fought victory against Alavés. White was about to allow himself to come back from 3-0 down Santiago Bernabéu.
The second took place in Balaídos, where far from improving their performance, they continued to offer a game that is far from being the best team in the world. The 0-4 defeat against Barça had harmful consequences on the club. In “The classic” We saw a team completely overwhelmed and at the mercy of its rival. Those of Hansi Film They left the Santiago Bernabéu strengthened and convinced that this year Madrid’s domination would end.
The postponement of the match against Valencia because of DANA reflects a ranking in which the the real Madrid was nine points behind Barcabut the worst has happened Champions. The defeat against Milan set off alarm bells. The patience of Madrid supporters was beginning to wear thin, but not that of the club. The sports management never doubted Ancelotti.
“Carletto” was the ideal man in power redirect the situation of the team. His experience on the bench gives the club peace of mind that it might not have with another coach. His ability to cope with the crisis the team was going through was not questionable and the Italian did not end up disappointing.
An attitude problem
After the defeat against Milan, Ancelotti He met with the players to analyze the situation in which the team found itself. “We think we have found the solution but that is the theory. The team is aware of what is happening. We think the moment can be brought forward with a different performance,” he admitted during the pre -first against Osasuna.
The discussions with the players bore fruit. He the real Madrid he beat the rojillo team and Vinicius He did not hesitate to celebrate his goal with the Italian, aware that he too was not having a good time due to the situation of the team and the criticism received. The Brazilian wanted to show that the locker room is with Ancelottithey trust their coach.
He selection pause This stopped the desire for repairs from certain players who hoped to reverse the situation. The international matches allowed the less common players to get back into the rhythm of the competition, while the others were able to disconnect from the pressure they had been experiencing in recent weeks.
Carlo Ancelotti gives instructions to his players during the match against Leganés.
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However, the players came back with the the real Madrid with the same mentality with which they left. Leganés were the next team to examine the blanks and they did not fail the exam. Those of Ancelotti have recovered the defensive solidity with two consecutive clean sheets and the attack was once again deadly. The adjustments made by the Italian after the defeat against Milan ended up working.
A few weeks ago, the atmosphere was gloomy in Valdebebas. He Barca was nine points behind the League, while direct qualification for the round of 16 of the Champions It was complicated after having suffered two defeats in four matches. The situation is now very different, the the real Madrid reacted and the panorama changed, at least in the League: The Whites are four points behind Barça with a game in hand.
“The good feelings have reasserted themselves. We are more compact. Things are going well.”
Real Madrid has regained an atmosphere of peace and harmony after the results of the last matches, but it will not be until Wednesday that the improvement can really be confirmed. Carlo Ancelotti’s men travel to Anfield to face the Liverpoolthe fittest team in the Champions League.
The English have not forgotten the finals lost in 2018 and 2022. In Liverpool, they want revenge and what better way to get it against a the real Madrid this doesn’t happen in his best form. The game looks like crucial for the Whites, because the absence of a victory would complicate direct qualification for the round of 16.
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Atalanta, Salzburg and Stade Brestois They will be the last rivals in the Champions League phase, a competition that, like every year, Real Madrid wants to revalidate even if the format of this edition is different. Only the top eight in the league qualify directly and today Madrid is 18th with six points. The margin for error at club level in Europe’s top competition is therefore increasingly reduced.
Getafe, Athletic Club, Girona, Atalanta, Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla will be the rivals before the end of the year. Between the two, the Intercontinental Cupbetter known as the Club World Cup. On December 18, Real Madrid will play for the second title of the season. Without yet knowing their rival, the Whites will have the opportunity in Doha to win their 6th Mundialito, which would be the fourth of Ancelotti’s career.
