Mbappe is subdued, and Real Madrid loses again in the Champions League
Will Real Madrid’s two heavy defeats cost Carlo Ancelotti his job?
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is facing huge pressure after the 1-3 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League. Recent unconvincing results in La Liga and the European Cup have left the Italian coach in a precarious position.
After the 1-3 defeat to AC Milan at home at the Santiago Bernabeu, Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid is becoming extremely uncertain.
In just a few days, Real Madrid suffered two consecutive heavy defeats: a 0-4 loss to Barcelona in El Clásico and a 1-3 loss to Milan in the Champions League.
Both matches exposed serious problems in the squad, especially in defense. Ancelotti admitted, “we should be worried because the team is not playing well.” In fact, will these two humiliating defeats become the deciding factor in forcing him to leave the coaching chair?
1. Inconsistent form and disappointment in the Champions League
Real Madrid are currently in mid-table in the Champions League qualifying round, with two defeats in four matches, an unimpressive record for the Spanish side. Ancelotti admitted that the team has conceded too many goals: nine in just three matches.
The lack of solidity at the back makes it easy for opponents to exploit and create chances, despite Real Madrid possessing top stars in such as Kylian Mbappe and Vinícius Junior.
Ancelotti asserted that the biggest problem lies in the unstable defense, which makes it too easy for opponents to exploit. If not promptly addressed, the team will continue to face similar defeats, especially in the upcoming match against Liverpool, a strong opponent in the Champions League.
2. Out of breath in La Liga
Not only in the Champions League, in La Liga, Real Madrid are also facing difficulties when they are 9 points behind Barcelona. This is a huge gap when the season is only a third of the way through, and with current form, Real Madrid will find it difficult to narrow this gap.
The heavy 0-4 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico also caused significant damage to the team’s spirit and confidence. That defeat was not only a defeat in terms of score but also showed complete tactical inferiority to their arch-rivals.
3. Pressure from the board and fans
The expectations placed on Ancelotti are huge, especially after Real Madrid had a successful summer recruiting the famous contract Kylian Mbappe. However, up to this point, the painful defeats to Barcelona and Milan have made fans gradually lose faith in the Italian captain’s ability to lead.
Consecutive failures in important fronts could cost him his job, especially when Real Madrid always aims to conquer major titles.
Ancelotti still has a few games to prove his worth before a final decision is made. The upcoming La Liga game against Osasuna and the Champions League with Liverpool on November 28 will be crucial tests.
Without significant improvements in the short term, Ancelotti’s departure as head coach is inevitable.
