Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with the victory and the solid play of his team and apologized for Nacho's ugly squad against Portu that cost the captain of the whites the expulsion: "The team was good. We played a solid and forceful game. "Girona plays good football, but we have done damage when we could and we have controlled the defensive phase. Solidity is the most important thing in these games," he said.
The Real Madrid coach apologized for Nacho's kick: "The mistake is that he lacked a little lucidity. We apologize. It could have been avoided. I hope it's nothing with the Girona player. Nacho understands it and is hurt and sad. Nobody has to have doubts. Nacho has always been a correct player," he commented.
Ancelotti also liked his team in attack: "In the opposite half we handled the ball well. Vinicius played on the outside and Bellingham created problems with his position. When we overtook it it became a game of counterattacks."
Ancelotti also highlighted the performance of Camavinga and Tchouaméni: "I liked Camavinga's enthusiasm, his energy, his desire to run. Playing him at full-back is an option. I liked him a lot. Tchouameni scored his first goal for Madrid and made a “Fantastic game.”
The Real Madrid coach did not give much importance to becoming leaders: "It's early for that, but after the defeat in the derby we reacted well, with enthusiasm. We are happy." Ancelotti also spoke about Vinícius' game: "He did well." "I wanted to play more, but I preferred to avoid problems. He lacks a little spark, because it's been a month without playing, but these 70 minutes have been good for him."
