Carlo Ancelotti has faced increasing criticism for the manner of Real Madrid's defeat to rivals Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ESPN.

Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti was reportedly called to attend an "urgent meeting" with the club's higher ups on Wednesday morning.

Carlo Ancelotti said only one of his Real Madrid players performed to the required level during their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe put Madrid in front with a superb solo goal after five minutes but Ancelotti’s side still trailed 4-1 at half-time.

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to enter into "a debate" with critics over why Real Madrid crashed to a 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in Sunday's Spanish Supercopa final.

Carlo Ancelotti kept his cards close to his chest when quizzed about Real Madrid ’s efforts to sign Liverpool ’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alexander-Arnold has entered the last six months of his Liverpool contract and can talk to clubs outside England about signing on a free transfer.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday demanded a rapid reaction from his team after their capitulation against rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The veteran coach, who led Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League triumphs last season,