Ancelotti Confident as Real Madrid Gears Up for Real Betis Clash

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expresses optimism ahead of the La Liga clash against Real Betis. The team is motivated to improve following a 1-1 draw against Las Palmas, with Vinicius Junior scoring for Los Blancos. Changes are expected for the upcoming game.

Real Madrid is gearing up for an important La Liga clash against Real Betis, with head coach Carlo Ancelotti expressing confidence and motivation within the team. Following a 1-1 draw against Las Palmas in their previous match, the players are eager to improve their performance. Vinicius Junior was the lone scorer in that game for Los Blancos.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Ancelotti highlighted the significance of home support at the Santiago Bernabeu. 'The fans will help us. We want to perform at our best. After a tough game against Las Palmas, the team is motivated to play well, to get back to playing well, and to be as solid as before,' he stated, according to Real Madrid's official website.

Ancelotti also mentioned that they have identified a few issues within the squad following the draw and intend to make changes in the upcoming fixture. 'The preparation time for the games is adequate because we're used to playing with this schedule and fixing the problems as we've before. We've talked about it, we've detected the problem, and we want to produce a good response,' he added. Discussing Kylian Mbappe's performance, the Italian coach noted the French attacker's threat to the opponent's defense and emphasized the collective focus on defensive work.

(With inputs from agencies.)