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Ancelotti Claims Real Madrid’s Game Wasn’t Good Except for Mbappé’s Goal
Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, praised Kylian Mbappé despite his team’s disappointing 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.
Ancelotti expressed his disappointment with the overall performance but noted Mbappé’s standout contribution in the match.
The French forward, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, gave his team an early lead in the 5th minute with a well-taken goal.
He also earned a penalty for the Los Blancos, showing his continued impact on the field.
However, Barcelona quickly turned the game around, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde before the break, and Raphinha added a fifth shortly after halftime.
Ancelotti admitted the match was frustrating, noting that even with an extra player, Real Madrid struggled to find solutions.
“The game was not good from the first minute to the last,” he said. “I’m sad about the game as a whole.
I can’t take anything away from it except Mbappé’s performance, who scored a great goal in a good move.”
Looking ahead, Ancelotti urged his team to forget the defeat and focus on their next challenge.
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He shared that he is running out of energy.
“I share the same feeling as when Jurgen Klopp left, I am running out of energy. I feel like I will not have the energy that is required for a game every three days, to fight for titles, being in front of the players every day.”
He then added that he believes the club should have a new manager with fresh energy to direct the team.
Football legend Paul Merson praises Mikel Arteta on his win this season and shares good luck to him in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.
He praised the manager, saying that Arteta really pushed the club to the best and the win is well deserved.
“Congratulations to Arsenal once again. It is a well-deserved win after 22 years. We can’t wait to see the 30th of May and see if it’s a double win.”
Luis Enrique, manager of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), praised Arsenal F.C. and called them the best team in the world after their win in the Premier League.
He shared: “I believe they deserve to win the league — they have had an outstanding season.
“We have already faced this Arsenal team, so we are aware of their capabilities.
“Without the ball, they are the best team in the world, and with it, they can score frequently. This creates a remarkable combination for them.”
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