Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti does not look at his “navel” when it comes to the championship. He is one step away from reaching Zidane, the second most successful player of the white team. It ensures that there is “calm” in the team before the match.with Super Cup final He avoids the “revenge” tone regarding the match against FC Barcelona and last season. However, just like in the first game of the league, which Ancelotti’s team won, this memory was brought up again by the players in the preparation phase.
Above all, win. “If we play better than Barcelona, we will win” But if we don’t deserve it, I will be happy even if we win.“, he defended the customary clash of styles that develops before a ‘classic’. Particularly on the Madrid side, which, despite having capital in the development, advocates results over elaboration. This contrasts with Xavi’s analytical vision since qualifying for this final.
“Xavi doesn’t have my experience”
He said of the opponent who beat him: “He’s doing a great job. I’m not his age and I don’t have the experience either. He was a great midfielder and that will help him a lot.” Four of the last official matches they played. Conflicts are almost always filled with goals and actions. Ancelotti admitted that Montjuïc’s ‘classic’ was one of contrasts and contrasts. this will account for this “for compliance which may change”.
However, he will be just as important on the bench in the match where Real Madrid came with significant wear and tear in the semi-finals. Substitute players like Brahim or Joselu were decisive. However, Carletto said: “The matches are prepared with eleven players, I have never planned the changes in advance. It is difficult to think about it in advance. But I know that those on the bench are prepared and are always motivated to go into the game.” In the case of a long match decided in the final round, white plays with an advantage over the performance of the second team, which comes first, often due to injuries.
“This is a competition that will end tomorrow, the rest is another story. It is an important title in terms of the history of the club. “It will be like all the ‘classics’, all things being equal, the little details will dictate.”defended Ancelotti, who wants to prevent the ‘click’ that Xavi found last year and hopes to repeat. An ‘action-reaction’ that allowed Barça to find the direction of the season.
“Mendy is the best left back in the world”
Real Madrid reached the Super Cup final with only one defeat all season. He conceded three goals for the first time in the semi-final, which was decided by extra time. But despite the constant losses, his defensive baggage is the best in LaLiga. The changes caused by injuries to Militao, Alaba and even Carvajal were resolved through reorganization. Carletto spoils all his players. This time it was Mendy’s turn. “When he is good, he is the best left-back in the world. He is at his best at defensive level, although he scored a goal the other day, he still needs to improve in attack.”
He also praised Nacho’s “professionalism”. The same tournament highlighted Rüdiger’s leadership and Carvajal’s development in all aspects of the game. And he wanted to take the weight of the whistles off of him. Kroos is the strongest rival for Saudi Arabia to become a destination for professional players. “They won’t affect him, they won’t affect him” in the final, which the host country dreams of having performed at Madrid’s best in the semi-finals.
“I don’t have a goalkeeper to start: Kepa and Lunin need to understand that”
Although harmony prevails in Real Madrid, there is an important point where the consensus breaks down. It’s about the goal. Ancelotti knows this. He gave the leading role to Kepa instead of Courtois, but Lunin’s performance tipped the balance. In one of his longest answers, Carletto began: “I understand that you are very worried about what I will do in the goal. Don’t worry, I will do something. I will not worry.” had to give.
“We agreed with Kepa. Then Courtois got injured. Lunin played and deserved the minutes. This was not due to Kepa’s fault. He performed very well. I feel that I cannot choose a starter and a substitute player. The important thing is that the players understand.” The Italian coach defended with fresh memories of the semi-final, in which the Basque goalkeeper on loan from Chelsea turned into a sea of doubts. This imbalance directly affects the plans of Real Madrid, which wants to renew Kepa instead of the Belgian player, who knows that Lunin will seek his role outside the white team.