Despite not being too expressive, it was clear that Carlo Ancelotti was very satisfied after the white victory. “We are at a very important moment in the season and this match gives me a lot of confidence for what is to come, the team has competed very well.”
The Italian has admitted that the big-hitting Rodrigo was going to be a substitute but Brahim's intestinal problems pushed him to place him in the eleven. “He hasn't turned out bad,” he said sarcastically. “Rodrigo is back, he has made a difference with a very good attitude,” he added more seriously.
Ancelotti downplayed Modric's physical problems: "It's just an overload on the ischium, nothing more." And he made it clear that despite Lunin's good performance, he cannot do anything to earn the position: "If Kepa is recovered in Granada, he will play Kepa."
The last proper name in the press conference of the transalpine coach of Real Madrid was Rüdiger, who has played several consecutive games. "I preferred to give Alaba a rest because Cádiz plays the long ball a lot and Rüdiger could help us more. Rotating Toni (Rüdiger) could be an idea in the next games," he concluded.
