It was another frustrating evening for Real Madrid as they were held to a 1-1 draw in their second consecutive away match. Las Palmas earned a well-deserved point in Gran Canaria, a result that will surely be troubling for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
After the match, Ancelotti did not hold back his criticism of his team’s performance when speaking to the media, according to Diario AS. “The first half was poor, that much is clear,” he remarked. “We are struggling to score at the moment because we lack balance.
Our recovery isn’t smooth, and our ball circulation is slow… we are suffering. It was very similar to the game against Mallorca. I haven’t seen any improvement. It’s time to find a quick solution, and we will find it.”
Ancelotti acknowledged that the team is having difficulty rediscovering the defensive solidity they had last season. He emphasized that there should be no excuses for their poor form despite a congested schedule, and insisted that his team must recover quickly as they have another game on Sunday. “I need to be clearer in our strategy and provide more clarity to the players,” he added.
The match also marked another disappointing outing for Kylian Mbappe, who failed to score for the third consecutive La Liga game. Ancelotti admitted that he needs to figure out how to maximize the Frenchman’s talents, as well as get the best out of the rest of the squad. “It’s up to me to find a solution, not the players,” Ancelotti stated. “When there is a problem, the responsibility falls on the coach to fix it. And I will.”
Ancelotti appears eager for the international break to arrive so that he can work with his team on the training ground and address the issues that have plagued them in recent matches.
However, Real Madrid will first face Real Betis on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, a match that will provide another test of their ability to bounce back from their current struggles.
The draw against Las Palmas, coupled with their recent lackluster performances, has left Real Madrid with only one win in their last three league games. This has raised concerns about the team’s current form, especially as they try to close the gap with their rivals in La Liga.
Ancelotti’s frank comments indicate that he is aware of the challenges ahead and is determined to make the necessary adjustments to get his team back on track. The coming weeks will be crucial for Real Madrid as they look to rediscover their form and maintain their competitiveness in the title race.
