Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that they will have different tribal guests in action for the second stage of their Champions League play-off with Manchester City. He also noted that one of them would be back in the starting line-up for that game, but refused to confirm whether the Raul Asencio would be an impression earlier this week.
One of the big stories this week in the Spanish capital is that the front four of the stars have finally understood their defensive tasks and how they can 'sacrifice' for the team. Ancelotti claimed that this did not depend on whether they played big games or not.
'No, no. We all simply understood the importance of sacrifice. And we showed it in an important competition. We need continuity, that's what we need now. “
“This team understands very well when he has to push. And tomorrow … La Liga is very tight. If we don't understand that tomorrow is of vital importance, we are wrong. '
Asencio was impressed by many with his performance in midweek, and Ancelotti was asked if, with the return of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger to fitness, he could fight and be a fixed value in the backline.
“There are no undisputed starters here. But he shows personality, character against demanding and strong rivals … He is doing very well and of course he will compete with the rest to be a starter. “
Ancelotti further confirmed that Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez will all return to Manchester City next week in their play-off from Champions League. All three missed in England, and Vazquez will return in the place of Fede Valverde.
“Valverde continues right back until Lucas returns. He contributes a lot and I liked him against City. He even loves this position. Tomorrow we will continue. “
Real Madrid has won three of the last five League titles, but has not been overcome in consecutive years since 2008. Ancelotti was asked about his opinion about why this was, where Barcelona had achieved the performance at the time at that time.
“It's hard to say, but the rivalry is very high. There are teams such as Atetico or Barcelona that are very heavy, they fight every year. It is not easy to repeat because of the competitiveness. “
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