SHOCKING NEWS: Coming From Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti Has Blasted A Player After A Disappointing Performance, Telling The Media That The Player Will “Never See The Starting XI Again” Under Him. He Really”Let The Team Down” With His Performance, And Ancelotti Is Clearly Not Happy. This Is Not The First Time That Ancelotti Has Publicly Criticized A Player, And He Is Known For His Tough Love Approach. Carlo Ancelotti Blasts Player After Disappointing Performance – ‘Never See The Starting XI Again’ Under Me”.
Antonio Rudiger didn’t mince words when expressing his disappointment with Real Madrid’s performance in their recent encounter against RB Leipzig, despite the fact that they secured their spot in the next round of the UEFA Champions League. Despite holding a narrow 1-0 lead from the first leg, Real Madrid found themselves struggling in the Round of 16 second leg clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Manager Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to field an unexpected lineup, which saw only Vinicius Jr. leading the attack with five midfielders behind him, failed to yield the desired outcome. This tactical approach created numerous opportunities for Leipzig, although they were unable to capitalize on them.
Even though Vinicius managed to find the back of the net in the 65th minute, quickly followed by a response from Leipzig’s Willi Orban, Real Madrid held onto their 2-1 aggregate lead. Rudiger, while recognizing his own commendable performance, highlighted his three clearances, three crucial blocks, and dominance in duels but expressed his disappointment, stressing that despite the qualification, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed.
In reflection, Ancelotti criticized the team’s performance, labeling it as poorly executed with a noticeable lack of intensity. He also expressed concern about the team’s psychological state, underscoring the importance of advancing to the quarter-finals despite the lackluster display. Real Madrid’s underwhelming performance was reflected in their statistics, with only three out of their 11 shots hitting the target despite enjoying 54% possession. Ancelotti acknowledged the challenge posed by Leipzig, who played with quality and without pressure, contrasting with Real Madrid’s inhibited start to the match.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid will redirect their focus to domestic league action, where they aim to maintain their lead at the summit of the La Liga standings. Despite the disappointment in their Champions League outing, the team is determined to regroup and deliver improved performances in their upcoming fixtures, starting with their fixture against Celta Vigo on March 10th.