Ancelotti's main target for the thrashing against Barcelona

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19/01/25 16:15:00

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Real Madrid suffered a painful 5-2 defeat against FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, and Carlo Ancelotti has quickly identified Lucas Vázquez as one of the main culprits. The Italian coach believes that the defensive performance of the Spanish full-back was insufficient, playing a key role in several of the conceded goals, a problem that has worsened since Dani Carvajal's long absence.

Vázquez, who has been a starter this season due to the first-choice full-back's injury, has not convinced with his performances in crucial moments. This poor performance has led Ancelotti to consider alternatives within the squad. During the match, the coach gave playing time to Raúl Asencio at right-back, suggesting that this could be an option for future commitments, especially against high-level opponents. Additionally, another possibility being considered is to use Federico Valverde in this position, sacrificing his usual role in midfield to strengthen the defense, another variation used this season.

Ancelotti lacks trust in Lucas as a right-back

Nevertheless, Ancelotti does not hide his concern and has expressed to the board the need to reinforce the position with a signing in this transfer window. For the coach, having a reliable right-back is essential to avoid further disappointments in crucial matches and ensure a competitive level in big games.

The defeat against Barcelona not only exposed the team's weaknesses but also prompted the Italian coach to make decisive decisions to correct the course. The upcoming days could be crucial in determining whether Real Madrid will dip into the transfer market or rely on internal options to address this crisis in defense. Ancelotti needs to make changes because if the team doesn't improve, his exit is imminent.

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