After his side’s 2-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti accepted that the game was complicated and they probably didn’t deserve to win. #RealMadridWin
Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe scored the game’s only goals, securing a vital win for Real Madrid. Vinicius broke the deadlock with a penalty in the 58th minute. Mbappe then sealed the victory with another spot kick in the 75th minute.
Speaking after the match, Ancelotti said that the opponents played well but they held on.
“It was a complicated game, and we probably didn’t deserve to win because Real Sociedad played very well. However, we held on, suffered, and showed commitment, which I value highly. You don’t always find such sacrifice in a team with so much quality, but we did today,” Ancelotti said, according to Real Madrid’s official website.
The head coach praised the players for their individual improvements, highlighting Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, and Arda Guler. He noted that they were “very good” during the match.
“We are not at 100 per cent, but individually the players are improving a lot. We’re very happy because the important thing was to get off to a good start in this run of matches, of which there are many. When you’re missing four midfielders and we’re not at 100 per cent, it’s very difficult to find the balance. The work of the midfielders who played today, Modric, Valverde and Arda Guler, was very good, something I value very much,” he added.
Ancelotti added that the match against Sociedad will help them to assess where they went wrong.
“I come away very satisfied overall, but we have to make the necessary criticism in order to improve. This match is a great opportunity for us to critically assess what didn’t go well, but we picked up three more points in the standings, which is the most important thing,” he added.
Ancelotti Questions Validity of Real Madrid Win Amid Controversial Refereeing
Moreover, the manager’s comments highlight concerns about the fairness of the result. Real Madrid’s win was overshadowed by significant on-field issues, including questionable refereeing decisions. Ancelotti’s critique underscores the need for a closer examination of how such decisions impact match outcomes. #RealMadridWin
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