Dani Carvajal has delivered a frank assessment of Real Madrid’s current situation after their stunning Copa del Rey elimination by Albacete, admitting the team must raise its level and offering a direct apology to supporters.
Speaking to the media after the defeat, the club captain did not shy away from the disappointment of crashing out against Segunda Division opposition, describing the result as a low point in the season.
While acknowledging the setback, Carvajal also stressed that the campaign is far from over, with Madrid still competing on two major fronts.
“Today we hit rock bottom,” he told the media. “We were eliminated by a Second Division team, and congratulations to them.
“Starting tomorrow, we need to do some individual and collective self-reflection. We still have time to turn the season around. We have two fantastic competitions we’re going to fight for. The team isn’t at its best right now, and we have to work hard.”
As the dust settles on the defeat, the Spaniard made it clear that responsibility lies within the dressing room, insisting that standards must rise immediately if Madrid are to recover momentum.
“We all have to give much more, and that’s a fact. That’s the message: go all out. We also apologize to the fans, and we are not, myself included, living up to the expectations of this club.
“We promise to give our all in the matches of the coming months so that the situation can be turned around.”
With the captain striking a tone of accountability and determination, Los Blancos now face a crucial period where words must quickly translate into performances as they look to salvage silverware and restore confidence.
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