Carlo Ancelotti Warns Real Madrid Can Lose Against Atletico Madrid In The Champions League

Real Madrid are threatened against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. (realmadrid.com)

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is inflamed. Losing 2-1 against Real Betis in the La Liga match Spain is clearly a bad capital ahead of the match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Madrid took the lead through Brahim Diaz's quick goal in a duel at the Benito Villamarin Stadium, Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the morning WIB. After winning 1-0, the match went perfectly for Madrid until finally Thibaut Courtois' goal conceded.

It didn't stop there, Madrid conceded again in the second half. The former Madrid player, Isco, actually became the determinant of Betis' victory.

He scored from the penalty spot that decisive Betis' victory. The defeat thwarted Madrid's attempt to take the top spot in the standings. On the other hand, Atletico, who replaced Barcelona from my men and Madrid, fell to third.

Not only that, Madrid's poor performance is in the spotlight of Ancelotti. Meanwhile, Los Merengues will face Atletico in Madrid Derby in the last 16 of the Champions League. Madrid acted as host in the first match to be held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in the morning WIB.

Ancelotti also warned the players. If they are still playing like against Betis, they should not expect to beat Atletico who is on fire.

"If you are still playing like that [against Betis], you should not expect to win in the match on Tuesday [local time]. That's clear," said Ancelotti as quoted by ESPN.

"I hope this match will serve as a warning for us to rise. This is a valuable lesson for us. So far, the team has shown solidarity and has a good game organization. But we failed to show it like in the previous match," he said.

Ancelotti looked annoyed with the performance of the players. After starting the match well and successfully winning first, their performance immediately changed drastically.

"It was a very bad game. We started well, but we were unable to maintain our performance because there was no attitude and commitment like before. We also lost control in the match against a team that played better and deserved to win," said Ancelotti.

"This is clearly a crushing blow for us. Having suffered defeat when the competition entering the current weeks is clearly not easy. Because the team competes very strictly, but we actually play badly in this match," he said.

Madrid are in danger of losing Kylian Mbappe against Atletico because of his unfavorable condition. Evidently, Mbappe played 75 minutes before being pulled out and replaced by Endrick despite Madrid being left behind. But he will still be played at Madrid Derby.

"He has a problem with teeth so he can't take full training. He's not in the best condition. For the sake of getting worse, it's better for him to be withdrawn and replaced by Endrick," said Ancelotti.

Madrid, who had to play the Champions League playoffs, finally returned to meet tough opponents.

Previously, they eliminated Manchester City and are now struggling against one city rivals who were beaten by Madrid twice in the final. In the knockout round, teams from one league can meet each other because they are based on the draw results.