Ancelotti admits concern after Real Madrid’s back-to-back defeats

Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has expressed worry following a 3-1 Champions League loss to AC Milan.

This marks the club’s second consecutive defeat.

The setback leaves the reigning champions with only a 50% win rate in their group-stage matches, putting pressure on their path to the last 16.

Speaking to the press after the game, Ancelotti shared his concerns over the team’s current struggles.

“We have to be worried because, in recent games, the team has not been in good shape,” he said.

“We lack solidity…the team is not compact. We need to be more organized and unified defensively.”

Ancelotti also explained his decision to withdraw Federico Valverde at halftime, revealing it was due to the player’s back discomfort, not tactical adjustments.

“Valverde wasn’t 100%. He trained well yesterday, but felt pain in the first half, so we decided to substitute him.”

With another crucial fixture against Osasuna in just four days at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid faces mounting pressure to turn their form around.