Italian Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, led his team to achieve victory (3-2) against traditional rival Barcelona, ​​yesterday evening, Sunday, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, in the 32nd round of La Liga.

Real Madrid is now a few steps away from officially clinching the La Liga title, a few days after qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals, following the overthrow of defending champion Manchester City.

Despite his impressive successes, a large segment of the fans consider Ancelotti a “lucky coach,” and others believe that he is stagnant.

This tone was echoed even more after the victory on penalties over City, which completely dominated the second leg.

Ancelotti defended himself after the European confrontation, saying that the defensive method was the only way he could defeat the English team.

The French football legend, Thierry Henry, also stated that Real Madrid was better than City, considering that people forget that defense is part of football tactics, not just attack.

Even Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona's coach, confirmed that the Merengues do not achieve all these victories by luck.

Clear evidence

The features of Ancelotti's intelligence and good management have been evident, especially this season, since since its beginning, Real Madrid has suffered several injuries to indispensable elements, led by Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Although the Italian coach did not trust the abilities of the Ukrainian goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, he gave him the opportunity after the injury of the newcomer, Kepa, to make the most of it, which gave him full confidence, to become a main pillar in the Merengue formation.

Despite the injuries to prominent defenders, such as Eder Militao and David Alaba, Ancelotti did not use this as an excuse for failure, especially without going to the winter Mercato for reinforcement.

Instead of just complaining, Ancelotti looked for a new combination for the defensive line, and he came to the point of fielding the right-back, Dani Carvajal, as a center back, which is the same position in which the midfielder, Aurelien Chouamini, participated, while the other midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga, played. As a left back.

In midfield, Ancelotti presented the best version of Brahim Diaz, despite being a substitute card, and even Luka Modric, who is living his last season with the Royal Club, has become an important solution many times.

On the offensive level, the veteran coach restored confidence in Rodrigo Goes, who had become a goal machine.

Although the Merengues were eliminated from the King's Cup, at the hands of Atletico Madrid, they won the Spanish Super Cup last January, and became very close to the La Liga title, in addition to their steady progress in the Champions League, achievements in which Ancelotti's experience and abilities played a role. Artistic play a major role.

Against Manchester City, Ancelotti learned the lesson of last season. He did not open his lines to the penetrations of the English team’s players, and he succeeded in implementing a solid defensive plan that led the Royal team to the semi-finals.

If the former Milan and Bayern Munich coach succeeds in winning the Champions League title, the 15th in the history of Real Madrid, it will be a new exceptional achievement added to his historic career.