'Let's not go crazy' – Carlo Ancelotti remains calm ahead of Real Madrid's El Clasico defeat

Real Madrid fielded a far more experienced Barcelona side during Sunday's El Clasico clash in New Jersey, but in the end, it was a third in a row. pre-season defeat for the Whites against their bitter rivals.

Last summer, Carlo Ancelotti's side lost 3-0, and in the grand scheme of things, it didn't matter much because they won three trophies during the 2023-24 campaign, including La Liga and the Champions League. As expected, the Real Madrid manager is not worried about the defeat, or the manner of it – quotes via AS Diary.

“It was a match with good intensity and good games. Obviously, we continue our line of preparation, little by little the players are coming back. We take advantage of these games to give minutes and we continue.

“We're not going crazy. It's pre-season games, we're missing eight players… The result is not as important for us as getting the players in good shape.”

Ancelotti also spoke about Vinicius, who threatened during his 33-minute cameo in his first pre-season appearance.

“He was good, and he seemed in good shape. It's clear that he worked on vacation. The players are back in good physical shape and they don't need a lot of work.”

Of course, there is nothing to worry about Real Madrid after this defeat. It would have been nice to claim some bragging rights, but they would have much preferred if it happened next May/June.