Ancelotti Faces Scrutiny After Super Cup Defeat

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed disappointment following his team's 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Super Cup final, highlighting poor defense as a key factor in the defeat. Despite acknowledging Kylian Mbappe's standout performance, Ancelotti stressed that the team as a whole failed to execute the game plan and was outperformed by Barcelona. The loss has intensified scrutiny on Ancelotti, although Real Madrid's leadership currently continues to back him, with no immediate plans for his dismissal. Ancelotti faces pressure to improve team performance amid injuries and a busy schedule, including critical upcoming matches in the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid's players, including Luka Modric, have called for unity and hard work to address their shortcomings and bring joy to their fans throughout the remainder of the season.