Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, acknowledged the difficulty of defending their La Liga title after a 2-1 defeat to Valencia, dropping crucial points. They missed a chance to lead after a penalty save and fell behind with a header. Although they managed an equalizer, a late goal from Valencia sealed their loss. Ancelotti noted Barcelona's draw left them four points clear in the standings and indicated a shift in strategy toward upcoming matches. Madrid's defensive struggles and a hectic fixture schedule add to the pressure in both league and Champions League pursuits.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed that defending their La Liga title has become 'much more difficult' after a last-minute defeat to Valencia robs them of a crucial three points.
Ancelotti pointed out that while Barcelona remains four points clear, his team is less equipped now to compete effectively for the title after such losses this late in the season.
Focusing on upcoming challenges, Ancelotti remarked, 'The match against Arsenal will be different because they will attack more and we have to be more solid.'
With eight critical matches in April, including a Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, Ancelotti’s squad faces immense pressure to perform despite recent struggles.
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