Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits they're battling through a form slump. Real eked out a 1-0 win against Granada on Sunday. Ancelotti said, "The best news of tonight are the three points. "We played a very good second half. The team and the players performed. "We all know right now we are not in our best moment, but I think it is going to end soon, as per next week we are recovering...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti retains full support of the board. Marca says Real have reaffirmed their satisfaction with manager Ancelotti after a wave of social media discontent from supporters following the club's Copa del Rey exit. Los Blancos were beaten 1-0 away at Athletic Club in the quarter-finals of the competition as Alex Berenguer tucked home an 89th minute winner. Real Madrid...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has said that Gareth Bale remains "committed" to Real Madrid, despite not having played for the club since August, with just six months left on his contract. The Wales forward, 32, is absent from the team and unavailable for Wednesday's Copa del Rey round-of-32 trip to Alcoyano, with Ancelotti saying "he isn't injured, but doesn't feel good." Bale last featured for Madrid in a ...Full Story »

Real Madrid started their 2022 in the worst possible way on Sunday, slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Getafe in LaLiga Santander's early game. Coach Carlo Ancelotti was left unhappy but accepting of the result. Los Blancos were sluggish on the day and the Italian admitted that they were a long way away from the side that ended 2021 in fine form and as runaway LaLiga Santander leaders. "We reacted ...Full Story »

Praised the Belgian for his efforts against Athletic Ancelotti at San MamesEFE Two goals inside the opening 10 minutes from Karim Benzema sent Real Madrid on their way to a 2-1 victory over Athletic Club on Wednesday, yet Carlo Ancelotti was also impressed with Eden Hazard's performance. Hazard has found life in Madrid exceedingly difficult, barely finding his best form at any stage since lea...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has said he now does not consider Barcelona "a direct rival" for the LaLiga title, with Real Madrid top of the table and Barca 18 points behind them in eighth place. Madrid have won 10 consecutive games in all competitions -- including against top four contenders Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad and Sevilla -- while Barca have dropped points against Real Betis and Osasuna in the...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior's "extraordinary" late strike in Real Madrid's 2-1 comeback win over Sevilla on Sunday, admitting the Brazil star has what it takes "to be one of the best in the world." The winger's 87th minute winner -- already his ninth goal in LaLiga this campaign -- came after Rafa Mir had opened the scoring for the visitors and Karim Benzema had equalised in a close...Full Story »

Hinted that Real Madrid could make some eye-catching signings Florentino Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is planning to be particularly active in the summer transfer window. The Italian tactician noted that Los Blancos' objectives remain intact, despite the financial crisis in football caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. "At Real Madrid, everything is th...Full Story »