Barcelona had the opportunity to increase the gap by six points to Real Madrid in the battle for La Liga gold. Real Madrid hosted Valencia at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, while Barcelona hosted Real Betis at their temporary stadium Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Barcelona picked up a point after a draw, while Real Madrid lost all three in injury time.
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Real Madrid are going through difficult days after their surprising home defeat to Valencia. This result has been the final blow for Carlo Ancelotti, who now faces an ultimatum from the club’s president, Florentino Pérez. Although the team is still in contention in the Champions League and has reached the final of the Copa del Rey, the difficult period in La Liga and the team’s style of play have caused concern.
The defeat against Valencia has clearly highlighted the team’s weaknesses, and Madrid now see Barcelona increasing their lead at the top of the table. The distance to the leader is already significant, and both supporters and managers hope for a change in the team’s dynamics. The lack of consistency in the games, Ancelotti’s tactical choices and lack of reaction in crucial moments have left Florentino Pérez unhappy.
Florentino Pérez loses confidence in Ancelotti.
The club’s president has been clear in his stance: despite the ongoing European and national championships, Ancelotti’s style of play throughout the season has not convinced. The problems piled up, and the margin of error is smaller. The coming weeks will be crucial for the Italian coach’s future, who will have to turn the situation around quickly if he wants to remain at the helm.
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Real Madrid remains a club with high expectations, and the pressure on Ancelotti is increasing. With an intense end to the season looming, it seems likely that immediate results will determine whether Ancelotti is allowed to continue on the white bench.
