Ancelotti: We deserved to lose against Real Betis

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that his team deserved to lose to Real Betis after a lackluster performance in the 2-1 defeat in the 26th round of the Spanish League. Ancelotti said after the match: "We started the match well, but we gradually lost control. We did not play at the required level, and if we performed the same way against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, we would not have won." The Italian coach indicated that the defeat came at a difficult time, stressing that his team needs to quickly regain its level, especially with the competition intensifying in La Liga and the upcoming European match approaching. Regarding the substitution of Kylian Mbappe and the inclusion of the young Endrick in the final minutes, Ancelotti explained that the French striker was not in his best condition due to a health problem that affected his training this week. Real Madrid is preparing for two crucial matches, as it meets Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, before hosting Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, in two tests that could have a major impact on the team's path this season.