Real Madrid suffered their seventh league defeat of the season, following a 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Carlo Ancelotti admitted after the game that the team has been inconsistent in the league this season, and that disappointing results like that could hurt morale.

He said: “In recent times, we’ve lost a bit of consistency in LaLiga and our levels have really dropped.

“Fortunately we’re still in two competitions and let’s hope they help us to fix the end of our season.”

Ancelotti also admitted that defeats like this could hurt the team’s morale.

He said: “It’s not the best way to get ready for the match because a defeat always hurts, it worries you and hits the morale and the positive dynamic a bit.

“It’s not ideal for us in terms of preparation for what we have to come but it’s pretty clear that the players’ minds are thinking ahead to Saturday’s final and the semi-final as well. That impacts your concentration in games and when your focus is not there, you end up gifting goals.”