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Carlo Ancelotti lays down the law! Real Madrid boss has strong words for Kylian Mbappe and Co. as Los Blancos aim to turn around Champions League tie against Arsenal

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<p>Several days after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-threatened-remontada-real-madrid-boss-carlo-ancelotti-warning-gunners-champions-league-showdown/blt733e83157a7dbb55#cs579c91cba837692c" target="_blank">Madrid's thumping 3-0 loss to Arsenal</a> in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, manager Ancelotti is said to have held a meeting with his players as they seek a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-threatened-remontada-real-madrid-boss-carlo-ancelotti-warning-gunners-champions-league-showdown/blt733e83157a7dbb55#csa8473d5c3baf8bda" target="_blank">"remontada" (a comeback)</a>. According to journalist <a href="https://www.cope.es/programas/tiempo-de-juego/noticias/ancelotti-reune-jugadores-pedirles-compromiso-esfuerzo-extra-arsenal-20250414_3133835.html" target="_blank">Miguel Ángel Díaz</a>, the Italian was 'very energetic' and 'even raised his voice' to his squad at an animated team meeting on Monday ahead of the Gunners game.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Madrid's season is in danger of falling apart as they are four points behind Barcelona in La Liga and face a huge task to overturn this deficit against Arsenal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/sacking-carlo-ancelotti-won-t-solve-real-madrid-problems-coach-paying-price-baffling-lack-transfer-activity/blt9edaa173dcb970be" target="_blank">Question marks have continued over Ancelotti's future</a> so he will want Los Blancos to come out firing for the remainder of the season.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Madrid may yet end this season with some silverware, after a Champions League and league double last term, as they take on Barca in the final of the Copa del Rey next month.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ancelotti's Madrid will hope to pull off an improbable comeback against Arsenal at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. After that, it's a clash with Athletic Club in La Liga.</p>

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Carlo Ancelotti lays down the law! Real Madrid boss has strong words for Kylian Mbappe and Co. as Los Blancos aim to turn around Champions League tie against Arsenal | Goal.com

Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly had some strong words for his Real Madrid squad as they try to overturn a hefty Champions League deficit to Arsenal.

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