Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has called on his side to bounce back from their shock Champions League defeat by Moldovan minnows Sheriff when they travel to Espanyol on Sunday. While Real sit top of LaLiga on 17 points, they were held to a goalless draw by Villarreal last time out before being embarrassed on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to Sheriff, and have struggled to break opposition down after making a stunning start to the season in front of goal. Following a disappointing week, the Italian has called for a reaction from his players. “The game against Sheriff has dented our pride,” he told a news conference.
“Tomorrow we’ll bounce back and give our all, and do what’s required to get the victory … Those kind of results don’t affect me mentally but physically they keep me up at night as I go over them in my head.”
