'Incapable of Showing Effective Work Ethic!': Carlo Ancelotti On Real Madrid's 3-1 Loss To AC Milan

AC Milan beat Real Madrid 3-1 in an amazing UEFA Champions League game at Santiago Bernabéu, refore giving visitors a major triumph. Malick Thiaw started Milan's scoring in 12th minute; n, after Vinicius Junior equalised with a penalty in 39th minute, Álvaro Morata added to ir advant. In 73rd minute, Tijjani Reijnders clinched victory with a goal. Madrid's performance placed m in a vulnerable position in tournament rankings even if y dominated possession and tried more attempts.

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Carlo Ancelotti makes huge statement on Real Madrid’s struggles after a disappointing loss against AC Milan

re were plenty of jeers at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday.

Before match, when Champions League anm was played. And after match, when Real Madrid saw its 15-game unbeaten run at home in Champions League come to an end.

Madrid fans still appeared upset by Vinícius Júnior t winning Ballon d’Or ceremony, and also with yet ar poor performance by team.

Madrid followed up its 4-0 loss to Barcelona in Spanish league “clasico” with a 3-1 defeat against AC Milan in Champions League, and coach Carlo Ancelotti didn’t hide his concerns.

“We need to be worried, we are t showing best version of ourselves,” Ancelotti said. “We are t compact as a team and we need to change that. We lack order in team and, as a result, we’re conceding too many goals.”

Madrid, European powerhouse that has a record 15 Champions League titles, has w conceded seven goals in four matches in competition, with its or loss coming in a 1-0 defeat at Lille. It has trailed in its last three games in competition, though it rallied to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in its or home game after conceding first.

“It’s rmal to be worried in this situation,” Ancelotti said. “We’ll endure long nights, but we have to work on improving things and find that solidness that we’ve have for so long and that w we don’t have it.”

result left Madrid in 17th place in 36-team league phase of Champions League. Madrid midfielder Luka Modric said:

“We need to stick toger and try to correct what we are doing badly,” 

 “It’s t a crisis, that’s t a word I like to talk about. I’ve been here 12 years and it’s t first time I’ve seen this situation. Quality is t eugh, we need to work more as a team, n it’s easier for us. I’m sure we’ll rise up again.”

defense has been a problem for Madrid, which has conceded 10 goals in its last four matches.

“It’s too much for a team like ours,” Ancelotti said. “Our strength was that we were a solid team.”

attack also faltered, with Kylian Mbappé again failing to click with teammates Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo up front.

“ issue is thing to do with Vinícius and Mbappé, or wher y’ve struck up an understanding,” Ancelotti said. “It’s ease with which rival gets close to our goalmouth in dangerous situations. We have to work much more tightly toger as a team in big moments. Right w we are incapable of showing an effective work ethic.”

Before match, Madrid fans loudly jeered when UEFA’s Champions League anm was played. That came after club decided t to attend Ballon d’Or awards ceremony last week when Vinícius Júnior did t win prestigious prize, although fans had also previously booed anm at times.

(With AP Inputs)