Real Madrid’s defeat against Liverpool (2-0) in the Champions League highlighted the Madrid club’s current difficulties. In 24th position after five days, the Merengues are struggling to regain their usual level. If Thibaut Courtois, author of several decisive saves, tried to save his team, he could not avoid the shipwreck.
After the match, the Belgian goalkeeper recognized the superiority of the Reds at the microphone of Movistar + : “Liverpool are one of the most in-form teams in Europe. We defended well in the first half, but we lacked offensive efficiency.”
Regarding the absences (Vinicius, Alaba, Carvajal, Camavinga), he added: “That shouldn’t be an excuse, we lost to a better team.”
Ancelotti supports Mbappé
At the heart of criticism after his missed penalty, Kylian Mbappé is going through a delicate period. But his coach, Carlo Ancelotti, wanted to defend his player:
“He’s going through a difficult time, but he’s an exceptional player. You have to be patient and give him love”;
Ancelotti also stressed that mistakes, like a missed penalty, can happen to any player.
Despite this defeat, he was satisfied with the fighting spirit of his team: “We competed with Liverpool, but they deserved to win. We have to focus on the next matches to finish in the top 24.”
