Ancelotti Meets Sanchez After Real Madrid Loss

Following Real Madrid's disappointing 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa, manager Carlo Ancelotti met with club CEO José Ángel Sánchez to discuss the team's struggles and potential transfer options. Both parties described the meeting as routine, despite speculation about a crisis within the club. Ancelotti has expressed a need for defensive reinforcements, particularly to cover injuries to key players like Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold identified as a top target. However, Liverpool has reportedly rejected Real Madrid's approach for Alexander-Arnold, leading the club to consider alternatives or wait until the summer for signings. Reports also indicate tensions between Ancelotti and club president Florentino Pérez over the team's performance and transfer decisions. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Celta Vigo as a chance for redemption and to rally the team's spirits.