Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has opened up about his team’s 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, played at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Los Blancos got off to a dream start when Kylian Mbappé found the back of the net just five minutes into the game.

However, Barcelona quickly took control, turning the tide with a dominant display.

Lamine Yamal leveled the score in the 22nd minute, showcasing his talent under the guidance of Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.

By halftime, the Catalan giants were in full command, with Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde adding their names to the scoresheet, making it 4-1.

Reflecting on the match, Ancelotti admitted his team’s defensive struggles were their undoing.

“We didn’t defend well, whether pressing high or sitting back,” he said in the post-match press conference.

“They scored too easily. We lost key duels and failed both individually and collectively.”

He expressed disappointment, “It’s a tough loss to take.

We’re sad and disappointed, and we’ll carry that with us. But this is football—it demands we learn and move forward.”