Spanish team now faces the need to win by four goals to advance directly or three to bring the dispute to extension
The coach expressed his disappointment after the defeat of the 3-0 for the in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. He acknowledged that the task of reversing the disadvantage in the next match in Madrid will be extremely challenging. The Spanish team now faces the need to win by four goals to advance directly or three to bring the dispute to extension. Ancelotti described the defeat as “hard” and surprising, noting that the team was well organized in the first half. However, the two goals conceded in set ball play affected the team’s performance, both mentally and physically. The coach also pointed to defense failures and the lack of effectiveness in attack as factors that contributed to the negative result.
The coach took responsibility for the defeat and emphasized that, despite the difficulties, the team should strive to try a reaction. “The chances are very small, but we have to try. It’s an opportunity to respond to a bad game,” said Ancelotti, demonstrating determination to seek a recovery. In addition, he praised Arsenal, recognizing that the English team had a high physical level during the match.
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