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Carlo Ancelotti Explains Real Madrid 5-2 Loss to Barcelona in Super Cup Final
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.”
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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