Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players to take past mistakes as lessons. Before they face Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players not to make the same mistakes they made in the Super Copa de Espana final defeat to Barcelona. 1-3 before facing Azulgrana in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. According to a report from Deario As on Wednesday.
Said Ancelotti.
‘We are preparing for the race with confidence. We have to play offensively and defensively. And we’re looking forward to playing because it’s a beautiful duel. We are close to the finals. And there are many things to enjoy.’
It will be the third El Clasico of the season as Los Blancos clinch victory in Liga. Before they were defeated by the Azulgrana team in the final of the Super Copa de Espana. Real Madrid hoped to shatter the confidence of their opponents by squeezing three defeats in a row. Same goes for Xavi Hernandez’s side. Who have lost two games in a row against Manchester United in the Europa League and Almeria in Liga. UFABET
‘We have assessed the previous game against Barcelona and if we made the same mistake in the last game, it will affect us. But I don’t think it will happen again. We are close to winning an important competition for us.’ said Ancelotti.
The Italian also said of Vinicius Junior’s growth: ‘Vinicius’ growth is positive, relying on him is normal. Because now he is one of the best players in the world.’
When it comes to a potential duel between Vinicius and Ronald Arauho. ‘Arauho is a very strong defender. And it will be a fun pairing with Vinicius’.
Ancelotti added on Rodrigo Goes fitness: ‘Rodrigo felt good but he only trained once. We’ll decide,’ followed by referring to Karim Benzema saying, ‘What Karim did was very important. And we thank him because he helped us a lot. And hopefully he can do well this year as well.’