In a dramatic Champions League last-16 clash between Madrid rivals, Real emerged victorious in a tense penalty shootout against Atletico. The game was marred with controversy as Atletico's Julian Alvarez had his spot kick ruled out due to a double touch, leading to doubts over the accuracy of the VAR decision. While Atletico coach Simeone expressed frustration with the ruling, Real coach Ancelotti defended the call, stating that the VAR detected the infringement. In the end, it was Real Madrid who advanced to the next round with a tense win over their city rivals.
In a tense match between Real Madrid and Osasuna, midfielder Jude Bellingham was shown a red card for dissent. This sparked controversy and a war of words between coaches, with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick branding Bellingham "disrespectful" and Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti coming to his player's defense. Despite claims from the referee's report, Bellingham maintained that there was a misunderstanding and there was no insult directed towards the official.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti prepares for a tough match against Espanyol, making several changes to his starting lineup. Despite the team's strong performance lately, Ancelotti warns against complacency and emphasizes the importance of continuing to push forward. Espanyol, a struggling team, poses a threat to Madrid's lead in the league. Ancelotti plans to rotate the squad, including replacing Ferland Mendy with Fran Garcia at left-back. The team remains focused and determined as they approach the final stretch of the season.
Real Madrid faces a tough match against Brest in the final round of the UEFA Champions League League Phase. With Vinícius Júnior suspended, manager Carlo Ancelotti must make strategic lineup changes and rely on standout players like Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rüdiger. But Brest's dangerous wingers and formidable striker Ludovic Ajorque will make it a challenging match for the Spanish team. Keep an eye on Ferland Mendy's performance as he returns from injury.
Kylian Mbappe's hat trick led Real Madrid to a 3-0 victory against Real Valladolid on Saturday, solidifying their position at the top of LaLiga standings with 49 points. The win puts them ahead of Atletico Madrid, who played out a 1-1 draw earlier in the day. Mbappe, in phenomenal form with 15 league goals this season, expressed his happiness with the win and contribution to the team. Coach Carlo Ancelotti also praised Mbappe as the best center-forward in the world.
In a recent tense meeting with Real Madrid's board, fans expressed their frustration with the team's midfield options and called for changes to be made. With key players like Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde being spared criticism, the focus was on Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, and Dani Ceballos. Despite the outcry, the club has no plans to sign anyone during the winter transfer window, leaving manager Carlo Ancelotti with the task of finding a solution with the current roster. Manu Tournoux, a football journalist specialized in French football, provides valuable insight on the matter.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke highly of Kylian Mbappe's performance and attitude ahead of their LaLiga match against Las Palmas on Sunday. Despite facing criticism initially after joining as a free agent from PSG, the Frenchman has consistently improved and scored 15 goals and provided three assists in 28 games for Real Madrid this season. Real Madrid, currently second in the league standings, have a chance to go to the top of the table with a win over Las Palmas.
In preparation for the upcoming Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Fede Valverde will make appearances to the press the day before the big game. Ancelotti will speak at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium, followed by Valverde's speech on pitch 1, where the team will also train. Fans can tune in to Realmadrid TV for live coverage of both appearances.
Barcelona dominated in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final, crushing rivals Real Madrid 5-2 to secure their first trophy under new manager Hansi Flick. After Mbappe's opening goal, Barcelona responded with five goals of their own before Madrid's goalkeeper was sent off. Despite pulling one back, Real Madrid fell to a humiliating defeat, with their coach Carlo Ancelotti admitting poor defense was to blame. This marks Barcelona's second win over Real Madrid this season, and Flick is "really happy" with his team's performance.
In a highly-anticipated clash, Real Madrid and Barcelona faced off in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. Despite taking an early lead, Real Madrid was thoroughly outplayed by their archrivals, suffering a 5-2 defeat. While coach Carlo Ancelotti had high praise for Kylian Mbappe, he didn’t mince words in his scathing critique of the rest of the squad. He highlighted the team’s defensive deficiencies and acknowledged a deviation from their initial strategy.