Ancelotti is unhappy with Real Madrid's set-piece defense

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said that his team must improve defensively at set-pieces after conceding two goals from two corner kicks in a 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig in the Champions League yesterday.

Leipzig took another step towards qualifying for the round of 16 by defeating defending champions Real Madrid with goals from Yosko Gvardiol, Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner.

After Real Madrid secured qualification to the knockout rounds in the last round, coach Ancelotti rested many of his players so that the owner of the land imposed control of the match.

Leipzig advanced 2-0 in the first 18 minutes in Germany, with goals by Gvardiol and Nkonko, after Real Madrid failed to deal with two corners to inflict the Spanish team with its first defeat of the season.

"We didn't pay attention to the ball and conceded two goals, which is a bit strange for the team," Ancelotti told reporters. "I didn't see a drop in level or a lack of ferocity from the team. I said that before, sooner or later the defeat will come. But it's a painful loss. All defeats are painful but some of them are painful." Less than others because we still have a chance to finish the group stage in first place."

Real Madrid, who have already qualified for the last 16, top Group F with 10 points, one point ahead of RB Leipzig, while Shakhtar Donetsk has six points.

Celtic is bottoming the rankings with two points.

Ancelotti said the loss to Leipzig would allow Real Madrid to identify his weaknesses.

He added, "With the defeat, you learn more than 10 consecutive victories. Because we will focus more on the things that did not go well, especially the defensive aspects on set pieces, after we conceded two goals."

La Liga leaders Real Madrid host Girona on Sunday.

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