Real Madrid Confidencial Flick, Portrayed by Ancelotti After His Press Conference Remark: 'Madrid and Barça...'
The Italian coach criticized Barça by stating that those who try to maintain a fixed style fail
Carlo Ancelotti has left a statement that has caused a stir. The Italian coach has analyzed the playing style of Real Madrid and Barcelona. He made it clear that Los Blancos have managed to evolve while the blaugrana have become trapped in their own identity.
"Barcelona plays very beautifully, Madrid plays a different kind of soccer with a lot of quality. I love Madrid and how Barcelona plays," Ancelotti stated. However, his reflection went further.
"You could say that Barcelona plays very well and Madrid plays very poorly. I love how Real Madrid plays. I've loved it for three years. There are more or less complicated seasons. This changes. You don't always have the same structure. Players change, and that's why it's impossible to maintain a fixed identity," he added.
A Direct Jab at Barça
Ancelotti's words hint at a veiled criticism of Barcelona's model. The blaugrana club has tried to sustain its identity based on possession and tiki-taka, but the results have been inconsistent.
Barça has suffered a title drought in the last decade compared to Real Madrid. The insistence on the same style has led the club to a sporting and economic crisis. Players signed for large sums have not performed and have caused alarming debt.
Xavi, a Victim of the System
One of the biggest casualties has been Xavi Hernández. The blaugrana legend tried to recover Barça's essence, but his idea of play led him to leave the bench sooner than desired. The wear and tear were inevitable.
Meanwhile, as Barcelona clings to a style that doesn't always yield results, Real Madrid has shown adaptability. With Ancelotti, Los Blancos have managed to combine technical quality with verticality and finishing. A model that continues to work at the European level.
Real Madrid continues winning and competing at the highest level. Barça, on the other hand, has suffered stagnation that has cost them titles and financial stability. Ancelotti has made it clear without saying it directly: those who don't evolve, fail.
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