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Ancelotti Prepares for Unpredictable Clasico After Real Madrid's FA Cup

Posted : 10 January 2025

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is preparing for an unpredictable encounter when his team faces Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, following a dominant 3-0 win over Mallorca in the semifinals. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo in the second half secured Madrid’s victory after Barcelona overcame Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in their semifinal. Ancelotti acknowledged the unpredictable nature of El Clasico, referencing past games where results have varied dramatically, such as Madrid's 4-1 victory in last year’s Super Cup and Barcelona's 4-0 triumph at the Bernabeu.

 

"The Clasico has been unpredictable lately," Ancelotti remarked, reflecting on the fierce rivalry. "It's hard to predict what kind of game the next one will be, but it will certainly be entertaining with the quality on the pitch." The Real Madrid coach emphasized his team's desire to outperform Barcelona, acknowledging the challenges of facing their fierce rivals but confident in their ability to come out on top.

 

Madrid’s win against Mallorca was not without its difficulties. Despite a strong start, they struggled to break the deadlock, with Mallorca’s solid defense making it difficult for Madrid to find space. Ancelotti praised his side’s performance after Bellingham’s opening goal in the 63rd minute, which came after a well-executed team move involving Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe. "We could have scored earlier, but Mallorca made it tough," Ancelotti said, noting how the opposition's defensive setup kept Madrid on edge.

 

The match was also marked by injury concerns, as midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni had to be substituted early in the second half following a head injury. Bellingham, who had appeared uncomfortable in the final minutes, played through the discomfort, while Federico Valverde was also substituted with 15 minutes remaining. Ancelotti explained that the hot conditions affected the team’s rhythm, leading to the changes. "The doctor preferred to take Tchouameni off due to the head injury," Ancelotti said, addressing the impact of the physical toll the game had on his players.

 

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