Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the press room of the Vallecas stadium and analyzed the match between Rayo and Real Madrid, corresponding to the 17th day of La Liga: “The match was lost and we came back. Then we took the lead and lacked efficiency in the area The evaluation of the match is good, I think we were very good for an hour, apart from the start The team played very well until 2-3, we. we are created a lot We took the lead and then, after the equalizer, we tried everything to win. There are draws like those against Mallorca and Las Palmas which are totally different from this one. which is that of a solid team, which fought and which did not succeed in winning because of certain errors We are on the right track We leave with a point and we must turn to the. next matches. I’m going out. satisfied”.
“The penalty seemed obvious to me. Vini Jr. was not a starter because he had played 90 minutes in the Champions League and, after his injury, we preferred to bring him on in the second half, where there were a little fewer players. “Vini was good and had chances to score. He had a good game.”
What did he miss?
“We missed a goal. Vini tried, he had clear chances and then the penalty. He couldn’t do more. I’m delighted with Rodrygo’s game, who returned to his best level. I see a bright future “We now have to finish the year well. We have a great opportunity on Wednesday to win the Intercontinental Cup, it would be the icing on the cake of what has been a spectacular year.”
Analysis of the meeting
“The draw is fair. I was very nervous in Mallorca and Las Palmas, but not tonight. Tonight I saw a team. We played a complete match. We made mistakes, otherwise we would have win 3-0. We don’t have a very great team. From the head, Rüdiger and Tchouameni are good, but the full-backs are not great. Sometimes you have to suffer and, in that sense, we suffered.
What did he think of the previous draws?
“I thought it was very complicated to find the balance, the involvement and the attitude. I was much more concerned. We found all that and we have the same attitude as last year and the same quality Tonight, Rodrygo and Camavinga returned, it will soon be Alaba’s turn. I expect a very good year 2025, with enthusiasm and motivation. no one had a lot for me affected, it was then difficult to imagine that we would be there in December We are good despite many complications This evening, we started the match without many starters: without Mbappé, Vini Jr., Camavinga, Mendy,. Militão, Carvajal and Alaba Seven. The others were very good and when they all return the team will be much better.”
Tchouameni, starting center?
“He’s not a starter, he’s there to cover the emergency. When we get them all back, we’ll see where I’ll place him. Obviously, he’s not used to it, but he’s still good. Tonight, we’re came out very well from behind with the ball, finding solutions between the lines. He helps us a lot on the way out.
The first place and the attitude of Vini Jr.
“I don’t want to talk about the Vinicius subject. Last year we drew from here and won La Liga. To win La Liga you have to win the matches. If you can’t win them, it’s Don’t lose them.”
Bellingham, team leader
“He’s a great player, he’s very important. I don’t choose the leader, the team chooses him. He’s very good, he’s back to his best level and he’s bringing us a lot at the moment.”
His conversation with the referee and Batalla’s cramps
“Nothing special, I told him to make up for lost time. It’s not the first time he’s had cramps, he should take a little more potassium. It would do him good.”
Rodrygo on the left side
“Regarding his change of position, we thought that on the left he could cause more problems. After a somewhat complicated start to the match, he found his rhythm and returned to his best level by scoring the goal.”
