Ancelotti supports Mbappe after penalty miss in Liverpool defeat

Real Madrid faced Liverpool in a crucial Champions League match on a date earlier in November 2024. Despite being the reigning champions, Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat that raised concerns about their performance. Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah both missed penalties during the match, which ultimately led to second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo for Liverpool. Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, acknowledged the difficulties of the match, recognizing Anfield as a challenging environment for any visiting team. Post-match, he remarked about how his team did well initially but lowered their performance after the penalties and highlighted that they need to continue striving for improvement. He emphasized that while the team faced setbacks, their overall goal was to reclaim their competitive form in the league and continue to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Ancelotti's comments regarding Mbappe's performance indicated that he sees potential in the player, despite recent criticism regarding his lack of confidence. The coach reiterated that he feels Mbappe has the support of the team and that everyone needs to remain focused and collaborative to overcome struggles and regain form in future competitions.