Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said his side will strengthen from the defeat to Bilbao, adding that he knows it will be a tough game.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said of the 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. On Thursday, February 3, the past will make their team stronger. Even if it was a painful story

Before playing this game, many people think that Madrid have a higher chance of qualifying considering the condition of the team and the overall form. But it turned out that Bilbao won through Alex Berreguer's late goal.

The Italian coach said. “We were in a lot of pain. Because we want to win the championship in every item we play. We've won the Super Cup before, we're in good shape in the other two competitions. But I don't think this defeat will have any negative consequences. The only thing that will happen from this defeat is that it will make us stronger.”

“We already knew this was going to be a tough game. And there are a lot of players who can't play. Today Winnie Junior is trying to do everything he can. They hit him really hard. But it is natural for them to do that.”