“We didn’t deserve to lose”

“We are sad and touched, but proud of the match we made,” said the coach.

Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the Camp Nous press room following the Clásico of La Liga Matchday 26: “We are further behind than before and it’s even more difficult, but we’ll give our maximum until the last game. We didn’t deserve to lose, honestly. We tried everything, played well to score. The match was almost won”.

“We are sad, touched, but proud of the match we made. The match was complete from the first to the last minute. We did not win for an offside on which we still have doubts and we return in Madrid with these doubts”.

La Liga, a priority?

“Our priority is to prepare well for the games. This is the only way to end the season well. I come away from this game very proud of my team. The game and the coaching changes were very good. We will fight until the end in all competitions with great confidence. We will fight for La Liga until the end”.

Changes

“With the changes, I didn’t change the scheme. I changed Nacho because he had a card and I put Rodrygo to have more technical ability in front. Then I did too much more to give energy to the team. The changes have brought a plus. After a good first half, it seemed absurd to me to change. To make five changes at 60 ‘seems strange to me.

Defeat and doubts?

“We had doubts following the Super Cup, but not tonight. We were very good. They had control but so did we. It was balanced. These games are decided on the small details”.

The role of VAR

“After the World Cup, everything was clear with the semi-automatic offside, I doubt it now. But if the VAR is right, it’s better”.

The lack of continuity in La Liga

“We had a lot of trouble in January. After the World Cup we had trouble getting back to normal. We are now much better and we will end the season well.”

Vini Jr’s match.

“He had a great game tonight. He was very good, overflowed many times, won his duels… His game was top notch”.