The Real Madrid was able to live in the race for a league title for a 1-0 win over the athletic club.
It was a difficult battle game for the Spanish champion’s reign, who investigated opposition defense several times, but simply failed to break the deadlock.
It was until the time of injury when Fed Wallwarde finished a killer to help Real Madrid secure three points late in the proceedings.
What ancelotti said after athletic club win
Talking to the press after the game, Carlo Anseloti also questioned a possible punishment on Jude Belingham, along with the target of Vinysius, which was not given.
“This is a new football. Rejected target. Isn’t it automated, what’s strange that VAR did not call for punishment. New modern football,” Ancelotti said when asked about Vinicious’s rejected target (H/T) In form of,
Brazil found behind the net around the 79th minute, but its target was later destroyed when it was discovered that Rodrigo was closed during the build-up.
The late target of Vinicius was stopped by VAR
“This is what is modern football. Marcelino agree with me,” Ancelotti said that when the reporter mentioned the fine last Saturday in Montjuic.
Talking about the late winner of Walverde, Italian said, “This was the key. The game was slow in the first half, and then in the second, it improved in every way. The team distributed.,
With a suspension, the Kylian Mbappe disappeared, Ancelotti had to make some strategic adjustments, in which Belingham was operated as a false nine.
“That situation gave us a big benefit last year. We did not use it in the first half, but we did it in another,” He said about the situation of Belingham.
Reports suggest that Anseloti Copa del Ray may opt for the formation of 4-4-2 against Barcelona in the final, which means that Belingham may return to its normal role. “This is 4-4-2. I am very fond of that system because it is the best defensive,” He said even after the victory.
Talking about the Copa del Ray final, Anseloti said, “It was a lineup to keep more control with Luka and Sebalos. He was coming out of an injury. Then we raised Andric to the pitch. We have time to prepare for it. Winning is good for us.”
Ancelotti also talked about how the team was superior in the second half. “We controlled the first half, we had no pressure, as athletic did, but we did not make any chance. The game was good. We were aggressive and not accepted. We were more solid and united.,” He said.
When asked how he had recently appreciated the pressure of Vinissius, Italian agreed.
“Vinusius has a brilliant attitude, and he was tired in the second half. He was as decisive as usual.
Federico Walverde was a hero once again for Real Madrid (photo Florenceia Tan by June/Getty Image)
“These are not a happy day for him, but I really liked his response. He is going to be very important in the upcoming matches, for both he on the pitch and for his approach,” He said.
Ancelotti also spoke deeply about the 4-4-2 system, specifically asked with Italian why she did not use it much in this season.
“This does not mean that I have to use four midfielders. Often, I use Vinysius on the left wing and other time, Rodreigo on the right.
“You can play 4-4-2 with six midfielders if you use two forward midfielders. In 4-4-2, it does not mean that you have only two strikers. Sometimes it depends on the type of full-back that you are playing,” He replied.
Talking about the game, Anseloti appreciated the reaction to his team. “I had no doubt about it. Fans believe that we can achieve something this season, like we do,” He said.
Finally, Italian was asked who would now start in the goal in the cup final and now Andree Lunin is back in the team. Ancelotti remained as usual.
“Either Lunin or Cortois, I will not rule Frank either who have played well,” He concluded.