Carlo Ancelotti's position hanging by a thread at Real Madrid

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The recent defeat of Real Madrid against Athletic Club at San Mamés has intensified the criticism towards Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian coach, who has suffered five defeats this season (two in La Liga and three in the Champions League), is once again being questioned for his management from the sidelines, especially after a match where the tactical approach and technical decisions failed to convince either the fans or the experts.

The duel in Bilbao exposed shortcomings in the white team, both in terms of football and the reaction from the bench. Although Ancelotti made use of all five permitted substitutions, many believe they were ineffective. One of the most controversial decisions was replacing Dani Ceballos instead of Aurélien Tchouaméni, who had a modest performance. Moreover, bringing in youngsters like Endrick and Arda Güler came too late, with the team already struggling after Athletic's second goal.

Another point of debate is the management of the team's key figures. Some argue that Ancelotti should dare to bench Kylian Mbappé during periods of poor performance, something that, until now, seems unthinkable.

Ancelotti stands firm

Despite the criticism, the coach remains steadfast. Ancelotti positively assessed the team's performance in the first half and highlighted the improvement in the second half, stating that the outcome could have been different. However, these statements have sparked further debate among Madridistas, who see the team falling short of expected standards.

With 33 points from 15 matchdays, this is Real Madrid's worst start in La Liga under Ancelotti's leadership. Comparisons with previous seasons do not favor the Italian, whose future seems secure for now but is increasingly under scrutiny.

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