Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remains unfazed by his team’s winless preseason, stating that results are not the main focus during this period of preparation. Despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan and a 2-1 loss to Barcelona, Ancelotti is focused on building up the team’s fitness and integrating missing players back into the squad. With the upcoming match against Chelsea in Charlotte marking the end of their United States tour, Ancelotti emphasized the importance of giving players playing time and getting them into peak condition.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid faces Atalanta in the European Super Cup on Aug. 14 before kicking off their domestic campaign against Mallorca. With key players such as Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Dani Carvajal set to return from vacation by August 7, Ancelotti is confident in the squad’s ability to compete for titles. Despite the demanding schedule, the coach believes that Real Madrid has the quality to challenge for all seven trophies they are competing for this season.
One player who has caught Ancelotti’s eye is teenage striker Endrick, who recently joined Madrid from Palmeiras. While Endrick has yet to find the back of the net in preseason, Ancelotti stresses the importance of patience with young players. Drawing parallels to the situation with Arda Güler last year, Ancelotti acknowledges the pressure that comes with being a highly regarded young player but emphasizes the need to nurture their talent without burdening them with expectations.
On the other side of El Clásico, Barcelona president Joan Laporta commended his team’s youngsters following their victory over Real Madrid. Laporta highlighted Barcelona’s commitment to promoting and developing young talent, emphasizing the importance of generating internal talent within the club. While Barcelona remains active in the transfer market, Laporta stressed that nurturing homegrown talent remains a priority for the club.
Barcelona will wrap up their U.S. summer tour with a match against AC Milan, building on their recent success against Real Madrid. Laporta’s pride in the team’s performance reflects Barcelona’s philosophy of prioritizing talent development and showcasing a positive style of play on the field. As both Real Madrid and Barcelona continue their preseason preparations, the focus remains on building competitive squads for the challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming season.