Rayo Vallecano 0-4 Barcelona
Coach Tata Martino
“Rayo pressed us and they made it difficult to play short passes. We had the alternative to play long and at times you have to do this in these types of matches in order reach other parts of the field”.
“I really liked the team in the second half. We didn’t have defensive errors and like the match against Ajax, we improved over the course of the match. We have the capacity to score a lot of goals,” said the Argentine, who added: “Valdés is playing at a fantastic level and all I can do is enjoy it as his manager. He had decisive saves and he saved a penalty.”
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Real Madrid 4-1 Getafe
Coach Carlo Ancelotti
“Overall, the team played well for 90 minutes. We were unlucky with Pepe’s deflection putting us behind, but the reaction was very good. In the first half we did not play very quickly, but in the second, with more space, the match was easier and we had lots of chances”.
“We have to improve the movements off of the ball, especially on the wings, and play with more variety. Sometimes we played the ball back when it would have been better to involve the midfielders. But things are gradually improving”.
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