Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who manages Real Madrid, criticized his team’s attacking lineup with a bold comment after their triumph in the 2024 European Super Cup.
Last night, the Merengues secured the European Super Cup by defeating Atalanta, an Italian side, with goals from Valverde and Kylian Mbappe.
This win elevated the Royal team to the position of the club with the most European Super Cup titles, totaling six, surpassing their usual rivals Barcelona and AC Milan, both of whom have five titles. Real Madrid had previously claimed the 2023/2024 Champions League title for the fifteenth time, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
In his post-match press conference, Ancelotti remarked, “Facing Atalanta feels like going to the dentist (laughs).” He also praised Mbappe, saying, “He has a lot of quality.”
Regarding the current squad, Ancelotti noted, “Comparing this team with the 2014 squad is tough. We had Bale, Benzema, and Ronaldo then. That attack was exceptional, frankly.”
He added, “The new midfielders worked hard; it was a challenging match with many one-on-one encounters. The first half wasn’t great, but the three midfielders excelled in defense.”
Ancelotti concluded, “Was Camavinga slated to start tonight? Yes, but he was injured and couldn’t play.”
