Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, has issued an apology to the club's fans following their 4-2 defeat to Girona on April 25. During the match, Valentin Castellanos, who is currently on loan at New York City FC, scored four goals against Madrid, while Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vasquez scored consolation goals for Los Blancos. Ancelotti promised that the team's performance will improve during their upcoming Copa del Rey final against Osasuna and Champions League semi-final clash against Manchester City.
Ancelotti acknowledged that the team's defence was not up to par during the match, which was the key to their defeat. He expressed that the team needs to improve their duels and counter-attacks, especially during transitions. Ancelotti also understood the disappointment of the fans and promised that the team would perform better in the upcoming matches.
Despite the loss, Ancelotti expressed optimism that the team could learn from the defeat and improve their defensive commitment, which is crucial for winning. He acknowledged that the team was hurt by the defeat but insisted that they must look ahead and focus on their upcoming matches. Ancelotti emphasized that the team had everything at stake and needed to pick themselves up after the loss.