Carlo Ancelotti was not interested in excuses as Real Madrid lost 3-1 to Atletico Madrid.
Ancelotti’s charges saw their winning start to the La Liga season ended on the other side of the Spanish capital on an off key night for his team.
A double from Alvaro Morata and a clever header from Antoine Griezmann secured the victory for Atletico as Real Madrid conceded three headed goals.
Ancelotti accepted full fault for Real Madrid’s performance and result with the Italian typically looking to take focus away from his team.
The veteran coach dismissed suggestions that tactics were an concern on the night as he claimed defensive shortcomings and a lack of intensity cost the visitors.
“We didn’t start well or defend well. When they went 2-0 up, they played the game they wanted to. Atleti did better than us in this sense”, as per reports from Diario AS.
“I think the system was not a problem, but rather defensive fragility. We were not compact and they took advantage of it.
“When the team doesn’t do what it has to do, it’s my responsibility. I shoulder that, it’s my fault.”
Real Madrid now face a quick turnaround ahead of a midweek home tie against Las Palmas on September 27.
I do not know understand why Ancelotti didn’t start Joselu… Los merengues needed a true 9 in the lineup.
RM needs better hand. No potent striker at the moment
U guys weren’t complaining in the
last 3 to 4 games or so when bellingham was scoring tap-ins. Ur team is weaker than last season.
Enjoy draw, racist mong. Ioid.
Thats what happens to racist mon. Gs when they speak to soon like the ldlot they are LMAO.
Where do you think you are heading with a defense that lets in 2 vs Mallorca and offense that scores only 2?
You left the only Madrid player who could defend better both on the ground and aerial duels (Chouameni) on the bench and instead you decided to start two old legs in the shape of Kroos and Modric, and athletico scored 3 headers. How then do you defend? And you don’t see this as a tactical error? You played no defensive midfielder against athletico of all teams?
Sack Ancelloti at the end of the season and bring in Alonso.
I know for sure that this Madrid team cannot win anything in this season.