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Mark Wakefield

Everton fans react as Carlo Ancelotti loses first game as Real Madrid manager

Everton fans have been reacting to Carlo Ancelotti losing his first match in charge of Real Madrid.

Ancelotti left the Blues in sudden circumstances last month to return to the Spanish capital for his second spell in charge of Los Blancos.

That left Everton searching for a new manager, which resulted in Rafa Benitez taking over the reins at Goodison Park.

Benitez is currently in Florida running the rule over his new Everton players, while Ancelotti is now working in his second stint at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid’s first pre-season fixture of the summer saw them take on Scottish premiership title winners Rangers at Ibrox.

Despite scoring first through Rodrygo, Los Blancos lost the game 2-1 after goals from Fashion Sakala and Cedric Itten, to hand Ancelotti his first defeat in his first match in charge.

Madrid managed just one shot on target despite fielding the likes of Marcelo, Martin Odegaard and Luca Jovic.

Everton fans saw the result and took to social media to express their thoughts and emotions on seeing their former manager taste defeat.

Here is a selection of what they had to say.

Richard Peace: “Don't tell us Carlo, although you lost the game you were impressed with the energy and spirit of your team!”

Yvonne O’Grady: “GOOD!”

Angie Irmak: “Hope he loses a few more.”

Anthony Woods: “Grass is always greener... Apparently…”

Scousericey: “Sounds like ‘more attractive and attacking football’”

Bluebray: “Good hope it continues. Up the Barca!!!!”

Matt Taylor: “What a shame.”

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