Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao last night (2:1), and the head coach of “The Royal Club”, Carlo Ancelotti, praised his team.
“It’s a huge victory for us. We provided a complete game with players who haven’t been used to many minutes lately. I really have to emphasize the work and effort of Nacho, Lucas Vazquez, Camavinga, Valverde and Hazard, who did not play much, but now they have played extraordinarily. “A high-quality match with dedicated players, which is the most important thing for me, almost like a victory,” said Carlo Ancelotti.
The Italian is happy with the game of Eden Hazard, who is slowly showing why he was brought.
“Hazard is important for the team. It is true that he played much better individually in this match. He played well, and I replaced him because I wasn’t sure how he felt physically. He fought, tried things in the attack. He’s back, we can say that. “
Karim Benzema led Madrid to victory at “San Mames”, who scored both goals in the early phase of the match and then received a standing ovation.
“The applause for Karim was incredible. This is a stadium with a wonderful atmosphere, I think Karim deserved it “, concluded Carlo Ancelotti.
