Rejects Criticism Of His Squad After Madrid Suffered Their First Defeat, Ancelotti: Just Need To Head Down

JAKARTA - Real Madrid finally tasted their first defeat of the season. El Real was defeated by RB Leipzig on the fifth matchday of Group F of the 2022/2023 Champions League.

Responding to this unsatisfactory result, Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted to being generous. He is reluctant to criticize the performance of his players who he considers have performed very well so far.

"There's no need to look back. We just need to get our heads down again now," Ancelotti was quoted as saying on the official UEFA website on Wednesday.

"I have no criticism for my team. They have done very well, until now," continued the Italian tactician.

In an appearance at the Red Bull Arena Stadium, Wednesday, October 26 in the morning WIB, Los Blancos fell 2-3 to the host. However, the result has no effect on their position, which still reigns at the top of the standings with 10 points.

In this away match, Madrid looked less good in the first half. After the break, they tried to catch up but the hosts effectively took advantage of the opportunity.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger felt the team had reacted correctly when trailing 1-3. Los Blancos controlled the game but the efforts of the La Liga champions ended up deadlocked.

According to Rudiger, the situation becomes more difficult when Die Roten Bullen is far ahead. The German representative appeared with high intensity.

"We are not ready to win the challenge they present. In the end, we don't need to find excuses. At first, we wanted to win, and make sure to finish in first place here," said the former Chelsea doorstop.