JAKARTA - Real Madrid are being flooded with criticism after losing 2-5 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup (Supercopa de Espana) final on Monday, January 13, 2025, early morning WIB.
This result was Los Blancos' second defeat at El Clasico this season. Previously, they also lost 0-4 in La Liga in October 2024.
However, Real Madrid is ready to rise. They understand that collective commitment is a problem that leads to defeat to Barcelona.
Carlo Ancelotti had previously revealed that all players need to increase collective commitment. This was later confirmed by Kylian Mbappe.
"The word commitment is used many times because this is a very important aspect of the game, which when added with quality will make you a success."
"Having everything together is something we don't have. However, the most important thing is to put individual commitments. Everyone is together, in a group," said Mbappe.
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Mbappe further emphasized that the criticism that was being received made Real Madrid more united and motivated.
The striker learned from his experience when he was flooded with criticism in the first round of the season since coming to Bernabeu.
"I don't follow the wave of criticism. That one day you are the best in the world, the next day you will."
"I have the balance needed, which has been given by experience to me, to know who I am and not carried away by the waves."
"If not one day you are the best, the next day you are the one who fights you. In my opinion, I am not the best, but also not the one who cares," said the French player.
Mbappe is currently in top form. Throughout the last 10 games for Real Madrid, he has contributed six goals.
In total, the 26-year-old has collected 14 goals in 27 appearances in all competitions for Los Blancos.
The performance also received praise from Ancelotti who appreciated Mbappe after going through a difficult time full of criticism.
"I think he needs time to adapt to the team and get back to his best physical performance."
"He's in a really good moment right now and the team has to take advantage of him," said Ancelotti.
Ancelotti will clearly take advantage of Mbappe's slick appearance to bounce back after Barcelona's defeat.
Real Madrid will meet Celta Vigo in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, Friday, January 17, 2025, early morning WIB.
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