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Ancelotti Calls for Improvement Despite Real Madrid's Champions League Progress

Posted : 13 March 2025

Real Madrid players and supporters celebrated their hard-fought victory over Atletico Madrid, securing a place in the Champions League quarterfinals. However, manager Carlo Ancelotti was more relieved than overjoyed, acknowledging that his team had not performed at their best.

 

The match ended 2-2 on aggregate, forcing a penalty shootout, where Real prevailed 4-2 to keep their hopes alive for a record-extending 16th European Cup triumph. Ancelotti was particularly frustrated by the early goal conceded, which erased Real’s first-leg advantage.

 

Ancelotti emphasized the need for his players to maintain better focus and avoid unnecessary mistakes. He pointed out that losing possession too easily put the team in difficult situations, making the game more complicated than it needed to be.

 

 The Italian coach warned that if Atletico had scored a second goal, the tie could have slipped away from them. Despite Real improving as the game progressed and creating opportunities, Ancelotti stressed that they must sharpen their concentration, especially as they prepare to face Arsenal in the next round.

 

Looking ahead, Ancelotti underlined the importance of continuous improvement, acknowledging that such a closely contested tie could have been decided by a single mistake. While he would have preferred to settle the game before penalties, he expressed satisfaction that Real Madrid remained in the competition.

 

He credited the club’s resilience, noting that battling through difficult situations is part of the team’s identity. As they advance, Ancelotti hopes his squad can elevate their performance to meet the challenges ahead.

 

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