After three profit-free matches in La Liga, Real Madrid won an important 2-0 win over Girona in the Santiago Bernabeu. It is a result that ensures that the defensive champions return the level to points with Table Toppers Barcelona, although they could not eat significantly in the target difference decit.
Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti was happy with the version that his Real Madrid side produced against Girona. According to Marca, he felt that it was reasonably comfortable, while he also hit the meaning of David Alaba, who made his first start in 14 months after a debilitating recovery from a torn front cruciate ligament.
“Well checked, we played well. We are fine, today the best news is Alaba's recovery. He played very well for 60 minutes, very comfortable, we started recovering pieces at the back, I was able to let Valverde, Rudiger rest, to the most important part of the season in top shape. “
Ancelotti has also selected Luka Modric for special praise. The Croatian midfielder opened the score in the Bernabeu with a sensational volley, while the rest of his performance was grown – and it resulted in winning the MVP price of La Liga.
“I used all the words for Modric, I have nothing new for him. He is always spectacular. He is a gift for football. He has to continue as long as he wants. We were lucky to have a legend who has marked an era here and football has a great gift for its quality and professionalism. “
At the end of the season, Modric is without a contract and at this stage it is not clear whether Real Madrid will offer him a new deal of 12 months. He has not been overly prominent in recent months, but despite being 39 years old, he certainly still has it.
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