Carlo Ancelotti was questioned about the tax fraud case against him by the Spanish authorities.
Real Madrid delivered a very disappointing performance against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night, but they still managed to leave the Santiago Bernabéu with a 1-1 draw, which ensured a 2-1 victory on aggregate. two matches, which allows him to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition. It’s been a difficult few weeks for Los Blancos, whose performance level has plummeted since the drubbing in Girona. Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted after the match that his team was not good enough, according to Diario AS.
“The match was bad. We played poorly, with little intensity and little concern. The psychological aspect affected us a lot. We were playing against an opponent who has quality and who has nothing to lose, and we played with brakes from the start. We struggled, but the important thing was to be in the quarter-finals. The mental aspect was important. Leipzig tried everything, they are a good team. We must calmly assess what happened. At this stage of the season we are seven points ahead in the league and we are in the quarter-finals. You have to be self-critical, but not too much.”
Ancelotti serene
Ancelotti was also questioned about the tax fraud case against him by the Spanish authorities. He confirmed he would contest the charges in court.
“ This is an old story, from 2015. The prosecutor’s office thinks I was a Spanish resident (at the time) and I was not. The money is already at the prosecutor’s office. Now it’s up to the lawyer to find a solution. I am convinced that I was not a resident and that I am innocent. Let’s see what the judge says.”. There is no doubt that Real Madrid are going through a difficult time. In recent weeks, his performances have been mixed, but he hopes to recover before the international break, starting with this weekend’s clash against Celta Vigo.
