By Sports Correspondent

Liverpool triumphed 2-0 over a depleted Real Madrid in their latest Champions League clash, but Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of the Spanish giants, remained composed and undeterred by the loss. In his post-match press conference, Ancelotti was quick to downplay the importance of the result, insisting that it was “not decisive.” He stated, “The objective is to finish in the top 24. We will achieve that and compete in the Champions League, just as we have in previous years.” Ancelotti’s focus remained firmly on the long-term goals for his squad, with the coach expressing confidence that Real Madrid would recover and secure a spot in the knockout stages.

Regarding Kylian Mbappé, who missed a crucial penalty and has faced difficulties this season, Ancelotti urged patience, emphasizing the importance of supporting the French forward through this tough patch. “There’s not much we need to do with him. He’s working hard and adapting well. Things aren’t going his way, but we need to be patient because he’s an extraordinary player,” Ancelotti remarked, confident that Mbappé would soon return to form.

The match also saw another injury concern for Real Madrid, with Eduardo Camavinga joining the growing list of absentees. “Today, we lost another player, Camavinga. Hopefully, we’ll have Rodrygo back for the next match. We’ve dealt with injuries before, like last year, and hopefully, we’ll come through it this time as well,” Ancelotti reflected, acknowledging the challenge of managing a squad stretched thin by injuries.

Despite the setbacks, Ancelotti’s optimism remained unshaken. He continued to place his trust in Real Madrid’s depth of experience and resilience, hoping that the team would overcome this difficult period and remain competitive in the Champions League.