Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has dismissed any suggestions that the team has been distracted by the ongoing rumors linking the club with Kylian Mbappé.
This statement comes after a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, which has opened up the LaLiga title race.
The match saw Joselu scoring an early goal for Real Madrid in the third minute, only for former Madrid forward Raúl de Tomás to equalize from the penalty spot.
In the added time, defender Dani Carvajal was sent off. Despite the disappointing result, Madrid remains six points clear at the top of the LaLiga table, with second-placed Girona set to play away at Athletic Club on Monday.
During the post-match news conference, Ancelotti was asked if the headlines surrounding Mbappé were affecting the team’s focus.
He responded, “When haven’t we been focused? I think we’ve always been focused. And today too, when things didn’t go so well.
Criticizing this team this season is difficult.” Ancelotti acknowledged the draw as a setback but emphasized the importance of not losing when a victory is not possible.
He stated, “We have to win every game, but to win the league, it’s important that if you can’t win, you don’t lose. Sometimes a draw hurts, but in the end, it can be a positive step to help us win the league.”
As the speculation surrounding Mbappé’s potential move to Real Madrid continues, the team remains determined and focused on their goal of securing the LaLiga title.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
