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Carlo Ancelotti: Criticism Won't Affect Real Madrid's Arsenal Match Prep

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remains unfazed by criticism as his team prepares to face Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.



Real Madrid has established an incredibly high standard, with six Champions League titles in just a decade. However, the team's demanding fans have been expressing concerns due to their inconsistent performance this season. Despite this external pressure, Coach Carlo Ancelotti appears unruffled as Real Madrid prepares to face Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. “We can't think about criticism when we have a game every three days,” Ancelotti said during a press conference. “What we do is analyse each game and prepare for the next one. Tomorrow's game is very important but it's only the first 90 minutes of the tie. It is not decisive because there are another 90 minutes to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu next week.”




The expectations for Real Madrid were extremely high after they signed France captain Kylian Mbappe, following an almost flawless campaign in which they won both the Champions League and LaLiga titles with only two losses in all competitions. Despite these high expectations, the team has struggled to find consistency this season. However, Ancelotti remains focused on the task at hand, emphasizing the importance of taking each game one step at a time. With a tough match against Arsenal looming, Ancelotti's calm and collected approach may be just what the team needs to succeed.




Real Madrid has struggled to find their rhythm, losing five LaLiga games and several others in various competitions, including two heavy defeats to their arch-rivals Barcelona, whom they will face in the Copa del Rey final this month. Following a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Valencia on Saturday, Real sits second in the LaLiga standings with 63 points, four behind Barcelona with eight games remaining. Despite this, coach Carlo Ancelotti remains confident, buoyed by the team's success in knocking out Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs and local rivals Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.


Ancelotti's confidence stems from his team's experience and knowledge in the Champions League. “If I didn't believe we were going to win titles this season I would have quit already, I would consider a holiday,” he said. “We are here to fight for all the titles until the end no matter what. If it doesn't work out, we have to think about next season but that is not the case yet.” Ancelotti added, “The experience we have in the Champions League is very important. The knowledge means that you are not afraid of these matches, with this pressure.” His confidence suggests that Real Madrid is still very much in the running for multiple titles, despite their current struggles.




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