Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted his side deserved to lose after suffering a heavy 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Los Blancos made a bright start through Kylian Mbappe, but Barcelona responded with an impressive attacking display to claim the trophy in convincing fashion.
The Italian coach acknowledged that his team struggled defensively throughout the contest and failed to cope with Barcelona’s intensity. He said:
We have to look at the reality and that is that we did not defend well in the opposition half or with the low block.
They scored goals very easily and we didn’t work well either collectively or individually because we lost a lot of duels.
Ancelotti also admitted the result was painful for everyone connected with the club.
We are sad and disappointed and we’ll take that sadness home with us. That’s football. We have no option but to look forward and get back the good spirit that has been in the group until this game.
Softfootball understands Madrid will now shift their attention to upcoming domestic and European fixtures.
Despite the disappointing defeat, Real Madrid remain in contention for major honours this season and will aim to respond positively in their next matches.
