
Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that Kylian Mbappé “wasn’t at his best” following Real Madrid’s surprising 2-1 defeat to Real Betis on March 1, 2025, explaining the decision to substitute the French forward.
Ancelotti criticized his team’s overall performance, pointing to a lack of attitude and commitment, which he warned would not be enough in their upcoming Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. He expressed disappointment that, after a strong start, the team lost control of the game, leading to careless turnovers and Betis gaining the upper hand….