Ancelotti calls 1-0 defeat to Getafe ‘a wake-up call’ for Real Madrid

The

head coach said that there was no need for "drama or tragedy" considering the fact that his club is still at the top of LaLiga.

The unexpected defeat at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, on the other hand, was a dreadful start to the 2022 year for the capital giants, who are seeking to unseat archrivals

as Spanish champions.

took advantage of

's sluggishness on the outside of the penalty box and struck a low shot past

. This was the second time Madrid went behind in as many games.

Even though

,

, and star striker

came close to securing an equaliser,

held on to claim the three points.

"We had a reaction for the first 10 minutes after the goal, then we were nervous and lost balls and duels,"

Ancelotti

said

.

"I think there is not much to say about this game. It seems we stayed on holiday for one more day.

"It didn't seem like the team that ended the year: less concentration, less commitment. We didn't deserve to win, but we didn't deserve to lose either.

"We gave away a goal and lost. It is a wake-up call. We didn't play well and there are no excuses."

And he accepted it was not his finest day as a coach either, saying:

"The coach might also have been on holiday today."

Italian boss Ancelotti added:

"We face this defeat without drama or tragedy because we continue to be leaders."

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