Real Madrid is eager to bounce back from a humiliating defeat against Barcelona, hoping that a series of upcoming home games will provide the perfect setting for redemption. Following their disappointing 5-2 loss in the Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia, Madrid will play three consecutive home matches within the span of a week, starting with Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey’s last 16 on Thursday.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed his team’s sadness and disappointment following the Super Cup defeat but insisted on the need to look forward: “We have no option but to look forward and try to regain the good momentum that we had until this match against Barcelona.” Prior to the loss, Madrid had a successful run, winning five consecutive matches.
Midfielder Luka Modric emphasized the importance of unity and resilience in the face of adversity, recalling their reaction after a previous loss to Barcelona in La Liga earlier this season. He remains hopeful that the tight schedule will help the team recover quickly from the setback: “It’s good that the Copa game is coming up soon and we won’t have much time for regrets.”
Currently, Real Madrid sits in second place in La Liga, just one point behind rivals Atletico Madrid and five points ahead of Barcelona. However, the team is facing challenges on the field, particularly with injuries depleting their defense, and Ancelotti has to address these issues quickly as the team prepares for the crucial upcoming matches.
The Copa del Rey will see other exciting fixtures, including Barcelona taking on Real Betis, while Atletico continues its impressive form against Elche.
As the season progresses, Real Madrid’s focus will be on regaining their footing, strengthening team chemistry, and delivering a string of performances that will resonate positively with their fans. The resilience shown by the squad in past seasons gives hope that this setback can lead to renewed strength and determination moving forward.