Carlo Ancelotti Reveals Who Should Be Blamed for Real Madrid’s Derby Defeat

• Carlo Ancelotti has accepted blame for Real Madrid’s first loss of the season
• Los Blancos were defeated 3-1 in the Madrid derby to Atletico Madrid
• Critics have blamed Ancelotti’s tactics and selection for the loss

Carlo Ancelotti has accepted full fault for Real Madrid’s performance and result after the Spanish giants saw their 100 percent record in La Liga this season ended by Atletico Madrid.

Critics have slammed the veteran Italian manager for the tactics he deployed against Atletico after opting to bench Joselu and playing five midfielders, which worked against Los Blancos in the tense game.

According to 90MIN, Ancelotti was keen to keep the blame on himself as Real Madrid dropped on the La Liga table to second, behind arch-rivals Barcelona, after their loss to Atletico.

"I think I could have done better. Obviously when the team doesn't work, it's my responsibility. But I have a very strong mentality. No problem. Taking responsibility is the minimum. It's my fault."

Joao Cancelo embarras Real Betis defender with filthy skill, scores wonder goal

Football

Atletico Madrid won thanks to a double from Alvaro Morata and a superb header from Antoine Griezmann as Diego Simeone's men easily stormed over Los Blancos, handing them their first loss of the season.

Ancelotti slammed after Real Madrid loss

Meanwhile, Real Madrid fans did not seem to be happy with Carlo Ancelotti following their 3-1 loss to city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Sunday, September 24, Fansided reports.

Los Blancos went into the game at Metropolitano Stadium against Atletico Madrid as slight favourites but they were stunned with two quickfire goals to go 2-0 down within the first 20 minutes of the encounter.

Real Madrid fans totally blamed the loss on Ancelotti as they believed the Italian manager’s tactics cost the club the game as they insisted he did not feature the club’s best starting eleven against Atletico.

Carlo Ancelotti hails Jude Bellingham

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Carlo Ancelotti is in awe of Jude Bellingham’s talents after the England midfielder produced another Man of the Match performance to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 victory against Getafe.

Perfect Madrid come from behind to beat Real Sociedad

Football

The 20-year-old midfielder scored a 95th-minute winner in his first home game at the Santiago Bernabeu to help Los Blancos maintain their 100 percent winning start in La Liga.

Ancelotti believes Bellingham will keep on scoring goals and has set a target of 15 goals for the England midfielder this season.