It was yet another frustrating evening for Real Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw in their second consecutive away fixture. Las Palmas secured a well-earned point in Gran Canaria, a result that will likely be concerning for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Following the match, Ancelotti expressed his dissatisfaction with his team’s performance when speaking to the media, as reported by Diario AS. He stated, “The first half was poor, that much is clear. We are struggling to score at the moment because we lack balance.
Our recovery isn’t smooth, and our ball circulation is slow… we are suffering. It was very similar to the game against Mallorca. I haven’t seen any improvement. It’s time to find a quick solution, and we will find it.”
Ancelotti recognized that the team is struggling to regain the defensive solidity they demonstrated last season. He insisted that, despite a busy schedule, there should be no excuses for their poor performance, and stressed that his team must recover quickly as they have another game on Sunday. “I need to be clearer in our strategy and provide more clarity to the players,” he added.
The match also highlighted another disappointing performance from Kylian Mbappe, who failed to score for the third consecutive La Liga game. Ancelotti acknowledged the need to optimize the Frenchman’s abilities and get the best out of the entire squad. “It’s up to me to find a solution, not the players,” Ancelotti said. “When there is a problem, the responsibility falls on the coach to fix it. And I will.”
Ancelotti seems eager for the international break to arrive so he can work with his team on the training ground and address the issues that have been affecting them recently.
Before that, Real Madrid will face Real Betis on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, which will be another test of their ability to overcome their current struggles.
The draw against Las Palmas, along with their recent underwhelming performances, has left Real Madrid with just
