‘They beat us, we had a transparent analysis’: Carlo Ancelotti seeks revenge in opposition to Barcelona in Spanish Tremendous Cup remaining

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona routed Los Blancos 4-0 on the Santiago Bernabeu in October in La Liga, though a droop earlier than the winter break helped Actual Madrid overtake them.

“We’ve to consider that recreation clearly, they beat us, we had a transparent analysis of what occurred,” Ancelotti advised a information convention Saturday forward of the conflict in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

“We began the sport nicely, then had issues within the second half, so we have now to try to repeat the nice issues we did and keep away from the errors we made.

“The Clasico is much more pressured when it is a remaining, we have performed so much in opposition to Barcelona and enjoying a remaining in opposition to them is at all times one thing particular.”

Madrid are nonetheless trying to find a stability between assault and defence of their recreation after the arrival of French famous person Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain final summer time.

Together with Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes, the 4 gamers give Madrid a big edge going ahead however can harm the workforce if they aren’t focussed defensively.

“(In latest Clasicos) particular person high quality has prevailed over workforce stability,” continued Ancelotti.

“An essential facet tomorrow can be stability and collective work — defending.

“In the event you defend nicely, there’s extra probability of successful.”

Ancelotti beforehand stated his worst reminiscence from a profitable 2024, by which Madrid gained La Liga and the Champions League, was the beating by Barcelona.

“We’re shut to a different trophy, we’re considering positively, however we all know that in soccer something can occur, above all when the opponent is powerful and competes nicely like Barcelona,” added Ancelotti, whose aspect have gained the European Tremendous Cup and Intercontinental Cup already this season.

“Our workforce has improved, no one can argue with that.

“A defeat would not be good however the workforce shouldn’t be going backwards, it can preserve transferring forwards.”

– ‘Minimise’ Olmo –

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will be capable to play after the Catalans had been controversially granted a short lived licence for him by Spain’s nationwide sports activities council (CSD).

“Olmo will play and we have now to minimise his high quality,” stated Ancelotti, who has resisted giving his opinion in regards to the case which has aggravated Spanish soccer.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stated Olmo was able to play however recommended he won’t begin after Gavi shone within the semi-final in opposition to Athletic Bilbao within the attacking midfield function.

“Gavi had an important efficiency in opposition to Athletic, he is bought confidence… I feel he is goes to play, however I’m not 100% positive of who will play,” stated Flick.

The Tremendous Cup provides the German coach’s first probability of silverware since arriving at Barcelona.

“If we win, we could have extra confidence for the remainder of the season,” added Flick.

“Successful the sport could be one thing actually massive for everybody.”

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