Ancelotti Unfazed By Barcelona Revival Ahead Of El Clasico

October 25, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti remains composed ahead of Saturday’s crucial match against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu, despite the Catalans holding a three-point advantage at the top of La Liga. The Italian tactician addressed the media on Friday, emphasising his team’s preparation for this significant fixture.

Barcelona entered the contest following an impressive 5-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. However, Real Madrid holds their remarkable statistic – maintaining an unbeaten run of 42 La Liga matches. A positive result on Saturday would equal Barcelona’s long-standing record of 43 matches without defeat.

The dynamics between these teams have shifted considerably since last season when Real Madrid dominated both league encounters. During those matches, Jude Bellingham registered three goals, though the midfielder’s scoring form has experienced a change this term, with zero goals in his previous 10 appearances across all competitions.

Kylian Mbappe, who transferred from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer window, prepares for his first experience of Spanish football’s most significant match. The French international arrives amid ongoing discussions regarding alleged unpaid salary from his previous club, estimated at €55 million, while also addressing recent media reports from Sweden.

Ancelotti praised Mbappe’s professional approach to match preparation, stating: “His way of managing, preparing for games, is a very calm and simple way. He has played Barcelona many times, he knows what he has to do.” The manager expressed satisfaction with Bellingham’s contributions, emphasising the importance of the team’s collective performance over individual statistics.