
La Liga
The Madrid derby exposed the shortcomings of Real Madrid in the first half. Atlético de Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, dominated with authority and managed to take the lead on the scoreboard in just one minute of play. The Whites were imprecise, with an attitude that left much to be desired, something that did not go unnoticed in the dressing room.
During halftime, Carlo Ancelotti and his assistant and son, Davide Ancelotti, took advantage of the break to make a statement. Beyond the tactical issues, the coaching staff was concerned about the lack of intensity and commitment from some key players. According to information from Defensa Central, Davide Ancelotti directed his message specifically to the three forwards of the team: Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo Goes.
A step forward was demanded of them to turn the result around
The assistant coach criticized their lack of sacrifice and demanded a greater effort in attack. "If we don't run more and speed up our plays, it will be impossible to come back," was the message reportedly delivered in the dressing room. His instruction had an effect, as in the second half, a better attitude was observed from the attackers, with more mobility and eagerness to find spaces.
However, despite the shift in mentality, Atlético de Madrid maintained a solid defense that thwarted the attempts of the Merengues. The possession by the Whites was fruitless, and the dangerous chances were scarce. Additionally, the team showed signs of fatigue in the final minutes, highlighting that there are still physical aspects to improve.
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