Real Madrid's stuttering start to the season continued with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Las Palmas. The result marks their second consecutive away draw, raising concerns for manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Speaking after the match, Ancelotti voiced his disappointment with the team's performance (source: Diario AS). "The first half was unacceptable," he admitted. "Our lack of balance is hindering our attack. We're struggling to transition smoothly and our passing is slow. This is causing significant problems, similar to what we saw against Mallorca. We haven't shown any improvement, and we need solutions fast. I'm confident we can find them."
Ancelotti acknowledged a decline in the team's defensive solidity compared to last season. He emphasized that a busy schedule can't excuse their performance and stressed the need for a quick turnaround with another game on Sunday. "I need to refine our strategy and provide clearer direction to the players," he added.
Kylian Mbappe's continued struggle to score, now three La Liga games in a row, was another point of concern. Ancelotti highlighted the need to optimize the French star's capabilities and get the best out of the entire squad. "It's my responsibility to find solutions, not the players'," he stated. "The coach takes the blame when problems arise, and I will address them."
With the international break approaching, Ancelotti seems eager to utilize training sessions to rectify the issues plaguing his team. However, Real Madrid faces a test of their resilience before then, hosting Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.
The draw adds to a string of underwhelming performances, leaving Real Madrid's position in the standings..