Ancelotti Sees Lille Defeat as Catalyst for Real Madrid's Improvement

Real Madrid's unbeaten run ends, prompting Ancelotti to address team intensity and ball circulation issues.

Real Madrid's 36-game unbeaten streak was snapped by a 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League
Coach Carlo Ancelotti views the defeat as a chance for the team to reassess and improve their performance.
Ancelotti identified a lack of defensive intensity and slow ball movement as key areas needing attention.
Despite concerns, Ancelotti has confidence in the current midfield lineup following Toni Kroos' retirement.
Kylian Mbappé is expected to return to the starting lineup after recovering from a thigh injury.