Published 18:35 IST, August 17th 2024
Carlo Ancelotti Sets A Target For Real Madrid Squad - To Achieve What No One Has Ever Done At Club
Ahead of the start of season, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has set a target for the entire Real Madrid squad to do something no one at the club has done.
The Defending Champions League and La Liga winners Real Madrid officially kickstarted their new season on Wednesday in routine fashion as they raked up another trophy when they beat Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
Real Madrid are all set to open their La Liga title defence on Sunday when they face Mallorca away from home and ahead of their season opener, manger Carlo Ancelotti has set out a target for his squad - to do something which no other Real Madrid team has ever done.
Carlo Ancelotti's challenge for Real Madrid
Ahead of Real Madrid's first game against Mallorca in La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti took charge of his press conference and previewed what the new season might look like for Los Blancos.
Having already won the La Liga and Champions League last season and starting the new season in perfect manner by winning the UEFA Super Cup, Carlo Ancelotti has a very serious challenge for his side - Winning the treble and winning every possible trophy available this season.
“We will try to win every competition this season,” said Carlo Ancelotti frankly when asked about his outlook on the new season.
For all their success over the years and the amount of trophies won Real Madrid have never been able to win the treble. And Carlo Ancelloti wants his current Real Madrid side to change that and win the La Liga, Champions League and Copa Del Rey this season.
Carlo Ancelotti sends caution to the wind
While, Ancelotti is hungry to win all trophies available this season, he has sent caution to the wind as he made it clear that they are thinking about taking it game by game first and will think about the trophies when the time comes.
“We are thinking about winning tomorrow's game, our focus is on this now, not the 7 trophies,” said Carlo Ancelotti.
Carlo Ancelotti further revealed that retaining La Liga won't be an easy journey as the quality of the league is very high.
“This league has to be fought with all the teams, the quality of Spanish football is evident. Not only because of how they play in La Liga, but also because of what the Spaniards have been able to do in the Euros and the Olympics. It is quality football. Barcelona, Atleti, who have strengthened well? We have to fight for everything, that’s how it will be. It will be a fun League,” said Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Madrid will open their league campaign away from home and on Sunday, 25th August they will play their first home game of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu when they face Real Valladolid.
Updated 18:35 IST, August 17th 2024