Ancelotti Reflects on Small Errors After Real Madrid’s Heartbreaking Copa del Rey Final Loss

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has pointed to small but costly errors as the reason behind his side’s painful 3-2 loss to Barcelona in Saturday’s dramatic Copa del Rey final in Seville.

Despite a spirited comeback — with Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni flipping the scoreline after an early Barcelona opener — Real Madrid could not hold on. Ferran Torres dragged Barcelona back into the contest late in normal time, forcing extra time.

Just when the match seemed destined for a penalty shootout, Jules Koundé capitalized on a mix-up between Luka Modric and Brahim Diaz, firing in a low drive that sealed the trophy for the Catalans.

Speaking after the match, Ancelotti revealed the fine margins that cost his side:

“Was it Modric’s mistake or Brahim’s? Brahim thought Luka would have played the pass to feet and not in front.
Koundé then shoots low and hard into the goal. These are small details that sometimes cost you nothing, and other times they cost you a lot."

Ancelotti, ever the professional, added:

“We have two days to rest now. Then we will prepare for two important games against Celta Vigo and Barcelona.”

💬 Opinion: Small Margins, Big Pain — But Madrid Still Have Bigger Battles Ahead

In elite football, especially in finals, tiny mistakes have massive consequences — and Real Madrid learned that the hard way last night. But beyond the heartbreak, Ancelotti’s calm reflection shows why he remains one of the most respected managers in world football.

Real Madrid fans will hurt, no doubt. But with LaLiga still in sight and a Champions League campaign ongoing, there’s little time to dwell. Madridismo must rally — because champions are not defined by how they fall, but by how they rise.

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