Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a commanding 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo. Despite the scoreline, manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s lapse in concentration that allowed their opponents to score two late goals.
Ancelotti praised the team’s dominant performance for most of the match, stating, “We played a good game until the 70th minute.” However, he expressed frustration over a second-half slip that momentarily gave Celta Vigo hope. “We let our guard down for the second goal, coming out poorly from the back with bad positioning,” he said.
The Italian tactician emphasized the importance of maintaining focus throughout the game. “These kinds of mistakes are avoidable, and we train to prevent them,” Ancelotti said, reinforcing his commitment to fine-tuning the team’s defensive organization in upcoming matches.
Real Madrid’s attack was in fine form, with goals coming from key players, though a disallowed third goal briefly slowed their momentum. In extra time, the team demonstrated resilience, tightening their grip on the match to see it out comfortably.
The victory marks another step forward in Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey campaign, but Ancelotti is keen on addressing defensive vulnerabilities before their next match. “We must stay consistent and avoid unnecessary errors in crucial games,” he remarked.
