Real Madrid’s unexpected draw with Mallorca last night has given rival fans a chance to criticize and cast doubts on the team. Carlo Ancelotti was candid about his team’s performance in the post-match press conference, acknowledging the issues on the pitch.
“We started well and took the lead, but we missed the chance to score a second goal. In the second half, we lacked balance and could have lost due to defensive shortcomings. We need to defend better; while we are an attacking team, defensive balance is crucial,” Ancelotti said after the game.
He noted that none of the players performed up to standard except Rodrygo Goes, who he praised for his performance. Ancelotti personally congratulated the Brazilian in the dressing room, indicating that Rodrygo was one of the few who met expectations in the match against Mallorca. This was reflected in the fact that Rodrygo played the entire 90 minutes, unlike Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
