Real Madrid's elimination from the UEFA Champions League has left a deep mark on the Merengue fans. After falling to Arsenal, Ancelotti's team will no longer be able to defend their European champion title.
The words of Guti Hernández, a former Madrid player, quickly resonated. In an atmosphere of frustration, the former footballer pointed to the main culprit of the debacle.
A Painful Blow for Madridism
The defeat against Arsenal at Santiago Bernabéu was a blow for Real Madrid's fans. The club is out of the Champions League, a tournament that has always been one of their priorities. The sadness over this elimination contrasts with the previous expectations, which suggested that the team would strongly defend their title.
Carlo Ancelotti, in the post-match press conference, appeared resigned but self-critical. "It's a disappointment to be out of the Champions League, it's normal to think so. But now we have to focus on the other competitions," said the Italian coach.
Guti Hernández: "The Dynamic Wasn't Good"
Guti, in his appearance on El Chiringuito de Jugones, was blunt. "I had little faith in today's match," confessed the former player.
According to him, the team's dynamic had been negative for several weeks. The lack of confidence and loss of rhythm were clear signs that the comeback against Arsenal would be an almost impossible task.
"When we've seen other historic comebacks by Real Madrid, the team's dynamic was completely different. But in the last 4 or 5 matches, including the one in London, there were no signs of hope," added Guti.
These words reflect the pessimism that many Madrid fans shared before the return match. The feeling that something was wrong was palpable in the team's recent games.
The Accusing Finger: Ancelotti, the Responsible One
What surprised most in Guti's analysis was his direct pointing at Carlo Ancelotti as the main culprit of the debacle. For the former footballer, the Italian coach's tactical and emotional management during the season has been deficient. The lack of adjustments at key moments and the inability to find solutions to the team's problems seem to be the points most criticized by those who see him as responsible.
"Since the season started, this didn't look good," commented Guti. Despite some victories, Real Madrid never achieved the stability or the level expected.
The fact that Ancelotti hasn't been able to change that negative dynamic is, according to Guti, one of the keys to the elimination.