Getafe striker talks Ancelotti, Champions League and Real Madrid’s form ahead of La Liga clash | OneFootball

Real Madrid will be determined to keep their title hopes alive as they take on Getafe on Wednesday.

Speaking ahead of this important encounter, Getafe and former Real Madrid forward, Borja Mayoral, talked about his former club as well as Carlo Ancelotti.

Mayoral backs Carlo Ancelotti

Amid widespread speculation over Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid, Mayoral notably backed the Italian.

When asked whether or not he understands the criticism surrounding Ancelotti, Mayoral said (h/t MARCA), “There will always be criticism. At Real Madrid, when the results don’t go well, there is criticism. On the one hand, I understand them and on the other hand, I don’t.”

The former Wolfsburg striker went on to praise Ancelotti for his achievements at Real Madrid.

“That’s what we spoke about with Getafe. I understand the criticism that has been directed at us because of the last few games, but we have to look at everything in the long term.

Borja Mayoral is ready for the Real Madrid clash (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

“Everything that Ancelotti has done for Real Madrid and what he has done for Real Madrid in recent years. We have to give credit to Ancelotti for what he has done at Real Madrid in recent years,” he said.

Mayoral on Real Madrid

A product of the Real Madrid youth academy, Mayoral had featured in 33 competitive matches for Los Blancos during his time in the first-team, before he eventually joined Getafe in 2022.

As a former player, Mayoral was asked whether or not he believed in the club’s ability to turn things around against Arsenal.

“I was confident in Real Madrid’s capabilities, and they showed that, even though they knew it would be very difficult. It was more difficult than our match against Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain because it was a very big result.

“But it is true that we know what Real Madrid is capable of in the Champions League. I have been convinced by that fact,” he replied.

As for the upcoming game against Real Madrid, Mayoral said, “It’s a special match, difficult like most matches. There are no easy matches in La Liga anymore.”

Finally, the Spaniard listed out what he expects from Los Blancos despite their poor momentum heading into this encounter.

“They are in a bad state after the defeat to Arsenal. They may not get the wins they want or need in the league, but we know the potential Real Madrid have.

“Real Madrid are always a difficult team, they have players with great potential. It’s a difficult match, like any other, but we will try to deal with it in the best way possible. We are preparing well, and we hope we can win,” he concluded.