Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti stressed the great suffering at the level of attack during the confrontation with traditional rivals Barcelona, which the latter settled with a clean goal, as part of the team's preparations for the new season. Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has suggested that his team lost against Barcelona in a pre-season El Clasico friendly tie on Sunday morning in Las Vegas because he featured some younger players and the great suffering at the level of attack.
Speaking after the match, Ancelotti also admitted that his team faced a very strong opponent. "We defended well in a low block but lacked quality in other aspects. Missing Benzema? He's the best player in the world; you can tell that when he's not there we're missing something."
Ancelotti managed to solve a lot of tactical problems last season but the thorn in his side remains. Ancelloti said, “It was a good match with a lot of intensity, especially in the first half. I thought it was an even game.
“I tried to spread out the minutes because of everyone’s physical condition. “Obviously, when you play Casemiro, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric, It’s easier, but I also wanted to play some younger players. Overall, I liked this performance against an opponent that is very strong.”
the Italian Manager announced the return of French star Karim Benzema in the next encounter against Club America, saying: "Benzema will return in the next game, Benzema is the best player in the world, you can say that when he does not play, we lose something."
On the future of Asensio and Ceballos, Ancelotti said: "You have to ask Ceballos and Asensio if it is better for them to leave and the club should be offered a renewal."