SHOCKING NEWS: coming from Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti has blasted a player after a disappointing performance, telling the media that the player will “never see the starting XI again” under him. He really”let the team down” with his performance, and Ancelotti is clearly not happy. This is not the first time that Ancelotti has publicly criticized a player, and he is known for his tough love approach. Carlo Ancelotti Blasts Player After Disappointing Performance – ‘Never See the Starting XI Again’ Under Me”.
Antonio Rudiger conveyed his dissatisfaction with Real Madrid’s performance against RB Leipzig despite their qualification for the UEFA Champions League’s next round. Despite having a narrow 1-0 lead from the first leg, Real Madrid struggled in the Round of 16 second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Manager Carlo Ancelotti’s unexpected lineup, featuring only Vinicius Jr. as the forward and five midfielders, failed to produce results, leading to multiple chances for Leipzig, although they couldn’t convert. Despite Vinicius scoring in the 65th minute, followed by a quick response from Leipzig’s Willi Orban, Real Madrid held on to a 2-1 aggregate lead. Rudiger, while acknowledging his own decent performance with three clearances, three important blocks, and winning all his duels, expressed disappointment, stating that despite the qualification, there were issues to address.
Ancelotti, reflecting on the match, labeled it as poorly played with low intensity and expressed concern over the team’s psychological aspect, emphasizing the importance of reaching the quarter-finals despite the lackluster performance. Real Madrid’s underwhelming display was evident in their statistics, with only 3 out of 11 shots on target despite enjoying 54% possession. The manager acknowledged the challenge posed by Leipzig, who played with quality and without pressure, while Real Madrid seemed inhibited from the start.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid will shift focus to league action, where they aim to maintain their lead atop the La Liga standings. Despite the disappointment in their Champions League performance, the team aims to regroup and deliver better results in their upcoming matches, starting with their fixture against Celta Vigo on March 10th.
