According to reports, in what seems to be Carlo Ancelotti’s last El Clásico, his team lost 4-3 to Barcelona under Hansi Flick, despite leading 2-0 early in the match.

Ancelotti stated he couldn’t blame his team and believed the game was even, with Real Madrid losing due to defensive mistakes and bad luck. Interestingly, while praising Mbappé’s hat-trick, Ancelotti criticized the French star, saying he could have defended better.

• We Made Costly and Numerous Mistakes
We made many costly mistakes. These mistakes led to conceding several goals.

• Was Vinícius Injured and Asked to Be Substituted?
No, Vinícius didn’t ask to be substituted. I substituted him because he had an ankle issue. He tried to play but was constantly in pain, so I decided it was better to take him off.

• Real Madrid Lost Despite Mbappé’s Hat-Trick?
Mbappé performed excellently. We had clear chances and good attacks. We scored three goals and could have scored more. Our team has a clear plan in attack. But he could have defended better. We should have played better in the first 30 minutes. We must not forget that today we were missing five defenders.

• Why Didn’t Rodrygo Play?
Rodrygo has regained his fitness but wasn’t in optimal condition in the final moments.

• Has the Title Race Ended?
This was the last El Clásico of the season. We must finish the season well, so we need to win the remaining matches.

• Are You Unhappy with Rodrygo, Which Is Why You Didn’t Play Him?
It had nothing to do with dissatisfaction. I’m very happy with him. He had a fever and couldn’t reach ideal condition.

• What Was Real Madrid’s Problem?
We should have defended better. That was clear today. Not because the opponent was weak. We gifted them brilliant chances, and they punished us.

• Real Madrid Looked Confused. Do You Agree?
Everyone can have their own opinion.

• Will You Blame Your Players?
Twice we had the chance to make it 4-4. The game was balanced, and we fought until the last second. We even scored a goal that was offside. Against a top-tier team, we were both top-tier teams. There’s no reason to blame my team. The boys had no issues mentally or in commitment. The game didn’t end well, but we fought.