Ancelotti Urges Real Madrid to Reclaim Their 'Good Feeling' Ahead of Arsenal Match

Synopsis

On April 12, head coach Carlo Ancelotti stressed the importance of regaining a positive mindset for Real Madrid as they face Alaves, with their La Liga and UEFA Champions League hopes on the line. Trailing FC Barcelona and coming off a stunning loss to Arsenal, Ancelotti aims for a strong performance to restore confidence.

Key Takeaways

Real Madrid seeks to regain confidence before facing Alaves.
They are currently four points behind FC Barcelona in La Liga.
Madrid suffered a 0-3 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League.
Ancelotti emphasizes the need for maximum effort from his players.
Historical comebacks give Madrid hope for the Champions League.

Madrid, April 12 (NationPress) As Real Madrid prepares for crucial matches in both their La Liga and UEFA Champions League campaigns, head coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasizes the need for his team to regain their ‘good feeling’ in the upcoming match against Alaves on Sunday. Currently, Madrid trails their rivals FC Barcelona by four points in La Liga and recently suffered a surprising 0-3 defeat to Arsenal in the initial leg of the quarterfinals in the European tournament.

“Tomorrow, I want to witness a Madrid that can restore our positive vibes. It’s evident that everyone is focused on Wednesday’s game, but our performance tomorrow is crucial. We are still contending for the league title, and it’s imperative that we play well and secure the win.

“We’ve discussed the importance of delivering a strong performance and aiming for victory. We must put in our utmost effort because it’s vital for us to regain that positive energy when we play,” Ancelotti stated during the pre-match press conference.

Despite the daunting three-goal deficit awaiting Ancelotti’s squad at the Santiago Bernabeu, if there’s any team capable of achieving such a remarkable comeback, it’s Real Madrid. The club, which boasts a record 15 Champions League titles, has built its legacy on extraordinary comebacks over the last decade.

Ancelotti expressed confidence in his team’s ability to turn the situation around, just as they have done many times in the past, and they will fight until the final whistle. “We will give it our all. Real Madrid is the only club that has accomplished this repeatedly, and we will strive to do so once more. We understand the immense support from our fans and the stadium. We'll keep pushing until the final moment and the last ball, starting tomorrow.”

When queried about his team’s defensive efforts this season, Ancelotti conceded that Arsenal put in more effort to secure their win.

“It comes down to the players’ attributes. In previous seasons, we managed to win while covering less total distance. Statistics often focus on total distance without accounting for sprint distance, which is different.

“Nonetheless, we have clinched two Champions League titles. Against Arsenal, we fell short in every category: sprint distance, total distance, and acceleration. They simply outworked us,” he concluded.