A man in a suit smiles as a group of players in orange uniforms and a portrait of another man in a circle can be seen in the background. — Jorge Valdano sent a very strong message to all of Carlo Ancelotti's critics. | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Jorge Valdano sent a very strong message to all of Carlo Ancelotti's critics. | Real Madrid Confidencial

Jorge Valdano's Reflection on Ancelotti is a Wake-up Call: 'Let's Stop...'

Jorge Valdano sent a strong message to all those who doubt Carlo Ancelotti

28/01/2025 17:50:00h

Sergio Iglesias

There are only hours left before Real Madrid plays its last game of the regular phase of the Champions League. They will face Brest, a club that is above them in the standings and also seeks a spot among the top eight teams.

Real Madrid has it more complicated. The goal for the Madrid team is to score big in France and wait for other results. However, the combination that needs to happen is quite convoluted, so Carlo Ancelotti doesn't expect surprises either.

Football players in orange uniforms celebrating on the field.

Real Madrid has improved considerably in recent matches. | Real Madrid Confidencial

Win to keep up the good form

Nevertheless, winning in France is quite important for Real Madrid. The Madrid team, which already fell in its last outing to the neighboring country, needs to finish as high as possible in the standings. Additionally, maintaining positive results would be great news for the team's morale.

Real Madrid comes to this game after accumulating a good streak in the competition, with two victories against Atalanta and RB Salzburg. Additionally, the white team is unstoppable in the latest LaLiga games. Seven points behind FC Barcelona and four behind Atlético, Carlo Ancelotti's team is scoring big in all their games.

It's more than clear that there is a change in dynamics. Ancelotti seems to have found the key in recent games, although it remains to be seen what strategy he will use in an important match.Nevertheless, the players seem different, and the proof of this is the evident improvement of Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo Goes, or Dani Ceballos.

Jorge Valdano defends Carlo Ancelotti from critics

Jorge Valdano, a commentator and personality closely linked to Real Madrid today, spoke about Carlo Ancelotti and his role in the team's improvement. The Argentine, who shared his opinion on Movistar, defended the Italian coach.

A man with gray hair and a dark suit with a serious expression.

Jorge Valdano defended Carlo Ancelotti's figure with conviction. | Real Madrid Confidencial

"I believe this new version of Ceballos has a lot to do with the Real Madrid coach. Let's stop defining him as just a manager. He has invented many things throughout his career to not value his technical quality as a coach," stated Jorge Valdano emphatically.

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