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Ancelotti's Request to the Squad, Without It There Will Be No Comeback: 'You Haven't...'

The coach has made it clear to the players ahead of the return match against Arsenal

Real Madrid seeks to experience another magical night at Bernabéu this Wednesday against Arsenal. They have to overturn the 3-0 they received in the first leg at Emirates, and it doesn't seem like an easy task. But in the locker room, one word has been resonating strongly these days: comeback.

They are clear about it, but especially Ancelotti, who has wanted to send a message to the squad ahead of the match. "You haven't followed my instructions all season," the coach is said to have told his players. This is according to various sources close to Valdebebas.

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Ancelotti speaking at a press conference | Real Madrid Confidencial

Ancelotti is upset with his players because they haven't been supportive and there hasn't been commitment. This is something he has been repeating in press conferences and also did on Monday in a talk before training. He believes they must follow his plan to achieve a historic comeback.

This is the message he has conveyed over the past few days to the Madrid locker room ahead of this clash. They must be united, committed to the team, and make sacrifices to achieve their goals. It's the only way to secure a spot in the semifinals against Arsenal this Wednesday.

Ancelotti Already Has the Talk He Will Give to the Players Before the Match

Real Madrid is going to experience a torrent of sensations before the referee's initial whistle. It's a day full of emotions that will start with Ancelotti's technical talk where he will announce the line-up. There won't be much to say, a clear message that isn't too tactical.

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Ancelotti Serious in a Match | Real Madrid Confidencial

He prefers that the players are clear about their mission and appeal more to each one's feelings and heart. He won't confuse them with strategies or anything like that, just the essentials and little more. Especially because this match is turned around with soccer, but also with epic moments.

That's why their departure to the stadium in Valdebebas and their arrival at Santiago Bernabéu will be two special moments. They will receive the strength of Madridism in all its forms to seek a spot in the semifinals. And during the 90 minutes, let madness reign in search of a rain of goals.

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