Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance and resilience in their LaLiga encounter against Espanyol on Saturday. Despite conceding an early own goal due to an unusual mistake by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid rallied back to secure a 4-1 victory.
Ancelotti commended his players for maintaining composure under pressure and dominating the game. Goals from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, and Kylian Mbappe overturned Courtois’ unfortunate mishap in the second half. During a press conference, Ancelotti remarked, “We had good moments of combination play, even if not everything went according to plan. We persevered and kept trying.”
He further added, “The second half presented an open game scenario, which suits us. It was an intense match, like rock & roll. We started well and responded effectively after going 1-0 down. It was a complete performance.”
Ancelotti praised his team’s improved gameplay compared to previous matches, highlighting their increased rhythm and creation of more scoring opportunities. He also expressed satisfaction with their defensive recovery and ability to apply pressure after losing possession. Overall, he emphasized the positive momentum building within the team and expressed his happiness with their progress.
Remaining undefeated in LaLiga for almost a year, Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performances, managing to secure victories despite having multiple players sidelined with injuries and others struggling to regain their top form. “We have now completed 38 games without a defeat, which indicates that we are performing exceptionally well,” Ancelotti remarked. “However, there is an important aspect of this season that needs to be emphasized: we have only managed to score one goal in the first half.
This is something we need to take into account. “I have discussed this issue with the players prior to the match, hoping to alter this pattern. Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful, but we did play with greater intensity.” Real will be hosting Alaves on Tuesday, followed by a highly anticipated derby against local rivals Atletico Madrid next weekend.
