carlo ancelotti, coach real Madridappeared after the Whites’ (3-1) win over Barcelona in the Clásico. Italian manager wooden winner in duel with Xavi, He began by showing the keys to victory. “You have to put in a full game against this kind of team and we did it. Real Madrid was good on the pitch with or without the ball. The start was good. We got ahead early and controlled the game well in the second half”.

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Next, he analyzed the white team’s defensive work. “There was no sign prepared for Lewandowski, but Militao had a mission to stop him. We did a good job using Kroos and Tchouaméni against De Jong and Pedri.Another point the Madrid coach made was the players coming out of the bench: “The five changes help you a lot. There are a lot of players worthy of being in the starting lineup. The type of game was the energy to put Valverde in, and if things didn’t go well Valverde and Camavinga were there”.

Ancelotti also defended the game’s approach: “Last season I invented something, but in this game I tried not to invent players and replace them. Modric’s work was amazing. He helped the team a lot”. He touched on the 0-4, which was a ‘blur’ on the Italians’ account last season and changed to this year’s classic, where Barça’s wingers Dembélé and Raphinha were completely cancelled. The Madrid coach carried on his work. intensely, by correcting the positions of players like Vinicius and always providing the necessary balance to his team.

“Three More Points”

The winner of the maximum competitive duel Emphasized the role of Valverde and Kroos: “They did a very good thing in a different way. The Germans acted strong and defensively, something he sometimes didn’t have due to his characteristics. The Uruguayan is used to playing in this position. The opponent goal is much more He has an amazing talent.” Regarding the possible withdrawal of the German player, Carletto said: “He already knows what we are thinking. We don’t need to force him. He loves Real Madrid very much… Whatever decision he makes, we will be happy.” The same good words apply to Tchouaméni, for whom he emphasizes his “quality”, but above all his “personality and character”.

Ancelotti wanted to take the weight of victory in his emotional frame: “We have three more points from a direct opponent. The season is very long. Of course we are happy, but nothing more”. The Italian coach assured that his team was on the gas until the end, “The idea was to change it a little earlier, the match was under control but I didn’t want to change the dynamic of the match. We didn’t suffer. It’s far behind.”

Also, he mentioned Benzema to be announced this Monday Golden Ball: “Tomorrow we will congratulate him. It is a reward for everyone”. Finally, the coach of the LaLiga leader talked to Bernabéu supporters about synergy. The team celebrated the win with the stands, “We are together like never before last year”. Pragmatic story, like its approach. Carletto You don’t need to add beyond the results.