Ancelotti Criticizes Real Madrid's Lack of Balance in La Liga Opener

Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti cited the team's lack of balance, especially in the second half, as the reason behind their 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their La Liga opener. Ancelotti emphasized the need for better defense and attitude moving forward.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti attributed his team's 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their La Liga opener to a lack of balance, particularly in the second half, during a post-match press conference.

Ancelotti noted that while the reigning champions began strongly, they struggled to maintain their momentum. Rodrygo had given Real Madrid an early lead, but the team was unable to capitalize, conceding a goal in the second half. Ancelotti highlighted the defensive issues, saying, 'We need to defend better. We're a very attacking team, but defensive balance is a fundamental factor.'

The coach also expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome and stressed the need for a better attitude, even though he acknowledged the possibility of learning valuable lessons from the match. Additionally, he commented on the positional shifts of players like Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, which he described as flexible and situational.

(With inputs from agencies.)