Ancelotti said: “To change the dynamic, we needed something, perhaps the canceled penalty; we needed something, but Arsenal deserved to qualify in both matches. Football has a happy face and a sad one; we have seen the happy face many times, and today it was the turn of the sad face.”
He added: “Now we are in a battle for the league, we have the King’s Cup final, we have the Club World Cup, it’s a never-ending season, but we must rise; this is football, and we are not used to these moments. As for my future? I don’t know what will happen, and I don’t want to know.”
He continued: “It’s a disappointment, but analyzing the situation today is not accurate; we must hold our heads high and acknowledge that this is not our season; there are no invincible teams,” and he pointed out the need to improve the team’s collective spirit in the future.
When asked if he would still be at the helm if he did not renew his contract, Ancelotti cautiously replied, “I can’t answer that right now, I don’t know,” and regarding his presence in the Champions League next season, he said: “I don’t know, as I said, when my work here ends, I will do one thing only, thank the club.”
About the team’s performance in the match against Arsenal, Ancelotti admitted that the team was not at its best, especially regarding ball control, noting that the team lacked the collective spirit compared to last season. He said: “I am not afraid of the team’s psychological reaction; we must learn to be better.”
Ancelotti confirmed that Real Madrid will continue to fight for the remaining titles this season, as the team faces significant challenges in La Liga, the King’s Cup, and the Club World Cup. Despite the painful exit from the Champions League, the Italian coach remains determined to continue working with focus to achieve new successes with the team.
