Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was far from pleased after his side’s humbling 4-0 loss to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Carlo Ancelotti Expresses Frustration with Barcelona Celebrations in El Clasico Loss
Not only did Los Blancos struggle on the pitch, but tensions flared on the sidelines following Barcelona’s fourth goal, as the celebrations spilled in front of the Real Madrid bench.
Ancelotti, a manager known for his composure, was visibly irritated, and he later explained why.
Ancelotti clarified that his issue was not with Barcelona manager Hansi Flick himself but rather with one of Flick’s assistants.
According to Ancelotti, the assistant’s celebratory behavior lacked professionalism, leading to a brief exchange between the two coaches.
“The problem was with the assistant, not Flick. The assistant wasn’t a gentleman with how he celebrated in front of our bench,” Ancelotti shared post-game, adding that Flick acknowledged the issue and agreed with him.
The manager’s frustration reflects the broader challenges Madrid has faced this season. Despite standout moments—such as Vinicius Jr.’s recent hat-trick heroics against Borussia Dortmund—Real Madrid has struggled to maintain cohesion on the pitch.
Ancelotti’s side, known for their teamwork and fluidity last season, appears fragmented, with sporadic individual brilliance overshadowed by an overall lack of rhythm and consistency.
Ancelotti’s criticism comes as a rare emotional response from a typically unflappable figure.
Yet, the loss to Barcelona and the poor team form likely heighten the pressure on the Madrid boss, who knows Los Blancos must regroup and find their form if they are to challenge for major titles this season.