Carlo Ancelotti apologised to the fans after Real Madrid lost 4-2 to Girona, but insisted Los Blancos “will be fine” against Manchester City.
An incredible four-goal haul from New York City FC loanee Valentin Castellanos sunk Real Madrid in La Liga, with Vinicius and Lucas Vasquez scoring for the visitors in a 4-2 thrashing at the Estadi Montilivi on Tuesday evening.
Ancelotti was fuming with his side’s defensive display in their last match against Girona.
He promised that things will improve in their Copa del Rey final against Osasuna and Champions League semi-final against Manchester City.
“It’s tough because when you lose it must be tough,” the Madrid boss told reporters.
“The match was bad in defence. And that was the key, because we did well on the ball, especially at the beginning.
“But we were not convincing in the duels. We were caught in two counter-attacks, and from there, everything became more difficult.
“I understand that the fans are hurt, we apologise. We are also hurt.
“But the fans know that we will be fine in the cup final, as well as in the semi-final (against City).
“It’s harder to say today, but this match does not represent Madrid. We apologise, but we must look ahead.”
Real Madrid had kept six clean sheets in their last seven matches but looked completely disorganised against Girona.
We Will Always Win
However, Carlo Ancelotti believes that this defeat might act as a wake-up call for his players.
“Yes, it can (be good for the team),” he added.
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“A defeat is never good, but the defensive commitment is too important and if we have it, we will always win.
“It’s unbelievable. The team was on a good defensive streak. We conceded with a lack of forcefulness in the duels and a lack of organisation.
“Every time they came out from the back they made uncontrolled transitions. And in one minute in the second half our legs were cut off.”
“We are very hurt. So we have to pick ourselves up. We have everything at stake.”
