Ancelotti calls 1-0 defeat to Getafe ‘a wake-up call’ for Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti took a dig at his team's lackluster performance in the 1-0 loss to Getafe, stating, "It seems we stayed on holiday for one more day."
The
Real Madridhead 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
Atletico Madridas Spanish champions.
took advantage of
Eder Militao's sluggishness on the outside of the penalty box and struck a low shot past
Thibaut Courtois. This was the second time Madrid went behind in as many games.
Even though
Luka Modric,
Casemiro, and star striker
Karim Benzemacame close to securing an equaliser,
Getafeheld 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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