NEWS STORY. 12/05/2022
“Benzema and Vinicius Jr. get along very well. Time has helped them,” the coach said.
Carlo Ancelotti appeared in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium after Real Madrid’s victory against Levante: “Before I start, I have to say that for Levante it’s a sad day and I want to send a message of support to the coach, to the club and to the public. It’s a sad day and I’m convinced that they will soon return to the First Division”.
A pair of goalscorers
“Vinicius and Benzema have been very good tonight, like during the season. It’s the merit of the team’s work. They get along very well. The weather has helped them both to get along”.
Intensity and commitment
“We are coming well, our self-esteem has grown a lot. We have met the challenge of reaching the final and winning La Liga. We know there is time left. We have to keep the intensity and the commitment. team sent a good signal because they worked very well on the pitch”.
The system for the Champions League final
“We will play 4-3-3 and then we can go to 4-4-2. There is no set system. To put pressure on the pivot, we did against City, we started in 4-3-3 and then I put Modrić to control Rodri and we went to 4-4-1-1 The idea does not change much, but the way of defending changes a little, the opponent too , how we want to defend them”.
Goalkeepers Courtois and Lunin
“Lunin will play against Cadiz and Courtois will play against Betis”.
The best coach in Europe?
“It’s very complicated to answer that. I don’t like to give myself votes. Let others give them to me. I’m having a very happy moment in my career and I hope I can continue for a long time. We have a very big goal, clear and difficult, but we will give everything. In Europe there are a lot of good coaches”.
Valverde’s form
“Valverde shows his qualities on the pitch. What he did tonight is not uncommon, he has to shoot on goal when he can because his shot is incredible. The physical aspect and the verticality with the ball that he has very rare qualities in a midfielder”.
Rodrygo or Valverde in the finale?
“Both will play the final”.