Real Madrid faced a setback in LaLiga as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Las Palmas, putting them four points behind league leaders Barcelona. The match saw Alberto Moleiro scoring for Las Palmas in the early minutes, with Vinícius Júnior equalizing through a penalty in the second half. Despite Kylian Mbappé’s nine shots, the team struggled to secure a win, marking their second draw in three league games.
Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance, acknowledging a lack of balance and slow ball movement. He emphasized the need for a quick improvement, especially after a similar outcome in the previous game against Mallorca. Ancelotti highlighted the team’s struggle to regain possession and the overall lack of improvement since the season opener.
The reigning Spanish champions started the season on a high note by winning the UEFA Super Cup before facing setbacks in LaLiga. Ancelotti noted the team’s inability to maintain the same level of solidity from the previous season. With upcoming matches against Real Betis and Real Sociedad, Ancelotti emphasized the urgency of finding solutions to the team’s current issues.
Ancelotti made tactical changes by introducing new players against Las Palmas, but the team’s performance remained stagnant. He pointed out the slow pace of play, lack of mobility, and defensive vulnerabilities as key areas for improvement. Ancelotti stressed the importance of clear strategies on the field to provide clarity to the players and rectify the recurring problems.
Real Madrid’s draw against Las Palmas has raised concerns for Ancelotti, highlighting the pressing need for improvement in various aspects of the team’s performance. With upcoming fixtures posing further challenges, Ancelotti and his team must address the identified issues promptly to stay competitive in LaLiga.
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