“It was a good match from start to finish”

Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the press room at the Butarque municipal stadium and analyzed Real Madrid’s victory against Leganés on Matchday 14 of La Liga: “It was a good match from start to finish. The team played We were solid and focused. We changed the positions of the two attackers a little: Mbappé on the side and Vini Jr. in the center. They were good. We had against Osasuna were confirmed this evening. We are much more compact and focused. Things are going well.

“Leganés changes the system a lot. They didn’t surprise us. They’re a courageous team who are complicated at home, but we were effective in possession and we had some great chances.”

Mbappé’s performance
“He is more used to playing on the left. Playing on the side requires more energy than in the center. Vini Jr. returned from his selection on Thursday and Mbappé was fresher than Vini Jr. He scored a goal on a fantastic pass from Vini Jr. Little by little, they will improve.”

The returns of Lucas and Tchouameni
“We don’t know yet. We will try to get both back for Wednesday. They were very good at the back. Asencio had a very serious match and played very well. I liked it a lot. Valverde is a fantastic full-back. The best of the world behind Carvajal and Lucas Vázquez He can be equally good in many positions and the problem is to choose where he is better. We will see if we can get Lucas and Tchouameni back for Wednesday and then we will make a decision.

Valverde on right back at Anfield?
“I have to think about his position for Anfield. In midfield we are well covered because Camavinga is at his best. Ceballos had a complete game and Modrić is still very good. I will make an assessment when I have my squad full and if we can get someone back for Wednesday.”

The match de Ceballos and Arda Güler
“They all bring. Ceballos brought a lot and Arda too, with creativity in the final third and what’s more he was close to scoring. He played a complete match. They are players we can count on because the The demands of the matches are very high and we need everyone.”

The beginnings of Asencio
“He is a player who plays with maturity. He is not afraid and he is always very well positioned. This means that the academy has done a very good job with him.”

Mendy on the bench
“These are technical decisions, nothing more. Fran is playing very well at the moment, but Mendy will be very important for Wednesday’s match.”