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Ancelotti's sleepless nights and "words blown away by the wind"

Madrid remains stunned after the Cup elimination

The whites' unexpected defeat is analyzed from the technical decisions to the mental factor

After Real Madrid's unexpected elimination in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, the controversy and debate over the team's poor performance continue to rage. In this article [**link to original article**], we analyze the technical decisions, the mental factor and the possible consequences of this setback for the rest of the season and Ancelotti's future.

The Italian coach, Carlo Ancelotti, did not hide his disappointment after the match and confessed to having had "sleepless nights" thinking about the defeat. The team's performance against Athletic Club was far below expectations, and the coach assumed his share of responsibility for the result.

Ancelotti's lineup and tactics were heavily criticized, especially the decision to start with a weakened defense and the delay in bringing on reinforcements. The team was unable to control the pace of the match and was overwhelmed by Athletic's intensity, especially in the first half.

Beyond the technical decisions, there is also a mental factor that needs to be analyzed. Real Madrid has shown signs of weakness and fragility in recent matches, especially when faced with adversity. The defeat in the Copa del Rey seems to have been a turning point, and it remains to be seen how the team responds in the coming weeks.

The elimination from the Copa del Rey is a major setback for Real Madrid, not only because of the sporting implications but also because of the impact it could have on the team's morale and confidence. The whites are now out of two of the three competitions they were playing in, and the pressure on Ancelotti and his players is increasing.

The Italian coach's future is now in question, and his continuity will depend on the team's performance in the coming weeks. Real Madrid must react quickly and recover from this setback if they want to avoid further disappointment this season.