Liga BBVA – Real Madrid 2-0 Levante
Coach Ancelotti reacts post-game:
“It was a good first half, we played well, with intensity and quality. We controlled the play and had the lion’s share of the goalscoring opportunities. The tempo dropped off a bit in the second half. We were more at ease and played the ball sideways more. We lacked penetration”.
“We will take the good first half performance and the win away with us in order to continue improving. I think we’ll be full of confidence heading to the Camp Nou”.
Cristiano Ronaldo
“He is lively. The first goal was born out of his shot that was saved on the line. The second also came from a Cristiano effort. He was pivotal in both of Gareth’s goals. He didn’t score but he was very lively during the game”.
The returns of Modric and Ramos
“Modric and Ramos have made important contributions to the team. Modric, in terms of the quality he offers, and Ramos, in terms of personality and character”.
Bale
“Bale looked motivated and up for it to me. The entire team looked more eager and focused. Everyone understood what they needed to do. We did it for one half of the game but next Sunday we will need to do it for the whole match”.
Team morale ahead of El Clásico
“We were brimming with confidence in the first half. The second half worries me a little bit. It is going to be a different match compared with tonight’s. We need to be at our best, at our best we can win”.
“The important thing was confirming that Modric and Sergio were indeed fit. We avoided picking up any bookings for Isco and Kroos. We will travel to the Camp Nou with almost a complete squad available”.
The week before the Camp Nou
“We have the chance to train well for the whole week and prepare for the match both physically and tactically. It is an advantage but Barcelona are well used to playing every three days without it causing them problems”.
Starting XI decided for Barcelona clash
“Yes, it is pretty clear for everyone. There won’t be any surprises. As long as I don’t lose my mind this week, there won’t be any surprises. I have a few doubts about who’ll play in nets… ”
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