Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the 4-0 defeat against FC Barcelona on Saturday. Ancelotti was asked about the result and replied: “They played better but that doesn't reflect what happened on the pitch.” We couldn't progress and they took the lead. The game was very even until the first goal and we had more chances. The formation was 4-4-2 and I think we performed well in the first half.”

Ancelotti on the game

“It was a very even game, even in the first half. We played an intense first half. We lacked a bit of precision. We could have taken the lead and they scored two goals, which took away our energy. Then another match began. They had space, we took a lot of risks at the back and they created a lot of chances for us. I liked the first half. We are hurt, it's a tough moment, but I want to thank the fans for their support. We don't have to throw everything away because there is nothing to throw away. We have to forget the last 30 minutes. The season is very long, we don't have to give up. We have to learn. We learned a lot from the last defeat and I think the same will happen. We have to come back. The season is long. We don't have to throw everything away. The team can do better and we will.”

Ancelotti on Mbappe's performance

“We knew they were using the high line and almost missed it. He had chances and was sometimes offside. But he had three or four chances where he needed more accuracy.”

Ancelotti on whether he regrets the tactical changes

“I don't regret it. We had chances. Mbappé was almost offside… The idea was to apply more pressure and we did that for 60 minutes. It's a tough moment, as it always is when you lose. And even more so when you do it after so many unbeaten games.”

Ancelotti on whether he will think about the game

“We have to look at what happened. We can learn a lot from defeat. And we have to do it. The first half was good.”

Ancelotti on whether this defeat was an accident

“It hurts. They are a team that leads the league. That's why it's more difficult. It's different than in Lille. We don't compete in Lille and we play very badly. The result counts here. But because we take risks.”

Ancelotti on the reaction

“I'm worried about the defeat, but we have to get up quickly. Except for the mistakes in the last part, we did well. And we have to keep competing and fighting. We will compete like last season. We won’t be far away from last season.”

Ancelotti on the problem

“On August 23, the team played without energy and today it did. The problem is that you take risks when you concede two goals. It's normal. Taking risks against a team that is doing well is more dangerous than usual. If we had scored 1-2 it would have been different. There are problems that we have to solve. Today we were intense in the first half and got off to a good start in the second. But the goal changes everything. It is also a psychological problem, not a tactical problem.”