Ancelotti: We deserved to win, and this is my response to Simeone
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared at a press conference, after a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid, in the 23rd round of the Spanish League.
"The assistant video referee counted a penalty, but the referee was very close and watched it correctly, I saw another penalty in the Atletik and Girona match ... people in football do not understand this."
He added: "The team is frustrated, because it is believed to be worth winning, but we are happy, we are the leaders, until Tuesday, we have a quiet week."
He continued: "The ruling? I do not want to talk about the ruling."
He added: "I think we deserve more. It was a very good match in the second half, in the first half we were slow, we went out with good feelings, especially in the second half. The penalty kick affected the team. We were playing very slowly. In the second half we benefited From the stadium.
He continued: "I do not want to enter into a very big controversy over video or arbitration technology, it was a strong and competitive match. As I said, we left the match with a draw, but we are optimistic. The team was good in the second half."
"In terms of commitment, the team was good. The team sacrificed itself. It was clear what Atletico did after its progress in the result. Defense and counter -attack. We were good at the back. Chaamini and Aseesio presented a great match. We were very close to winning."
Was there an order for Veniceus to go further?
He noted: "In the second half we performed well. The team is disappointed, because he believes it is worth winning, we are happy, we are at the forefront, you will be very competitive. It was a very intense week. Until Tuesday, we have a quiet week."
"As always, Sebayos performed very well. The entire team has contributed. Valverde made a great match. On Tuesday, we have to see the team that played today and how it recovered. It was intense. Those who played today have an advantage."
He added, "The tactical plan was good, with two lines of 4 players, in addition to the presence of Beingham between the lines, I do not remember that Courtois made any tuberculosis. The defense and the middle played well, Killian and Vinicius made a great effort."
He continued about Simeone's comments, who said that Barcelona is playing the best football this season in La Liga: “Everyone has his own opinion. It will be a very competitive championship. To the end. We are happy, despite the difficulties we face. Before the match there was a picture. With the four. Carvajal, Milito, Alaba and Rudiger, live their teammates when they enter the stadium. This means that despite the difficulties, we are very well.
"The assistant video referee counted a penalty, but the referee was very close and watched it correctly, I saw another penalty in the Atletik and Girona match ... people in football do not understand this."
He added: "The team is frustrated, because it is believed to be worth winning, but we are happy, we are the leaders, until Tuesday, we have a quiet week."
He continued: "The ruling? I do not want to talk about the ruling."
He added: "I think we deserve more. It was a very good match in the second half, in the first half we were slow, we went out with good feelings, especially in the second half. The penalty kick affected the team. We were playing very slowly. In the second half we benefited From the stadium.
He continued: "I do not want to enter into a very big controversy over video or arbitration technology, it was a strong and competitive match. As I said, we left the match with a draw, but we are optimistic. The team was good in the second half."
"In terms of commitment, the team was good. The team sacrificed itself. It was clear what Atletico did after its progress in the result. Defense and counter -attack. We were good at the back. Chaamini and Aseesio presented a great match. We were very close to winning."
Was there an order for Veniceus to go further?
He noted: "In the second half we performed well. The team is disappointed, because he believes it is worth winning, we are happy, we are at the forefront, you will be very competitive. It was a very intense week. Until Tuesday, we have a quiet week."
"As always, Sebayos performed very well. The entire team has contributed. Valverde made a great match. On Tuesday, we have to see the team that played today and how it recovered. It was intense. Those who played today have an advantage."
He added, "The tactical plan was good, with two lines of 4 players, in addition to the presence of Beingham between the lines, I do not remember that Courtois made any tuberculosis. The defense and the middle played well, Killian and Vinicius made a great effort."
He continued about Simeone's comments, who said that Barcelona is playing the best football this season in La Liga: “Everyone has his own opinion. It will be a very competitive championship. To the end. We are happy, despite the difficulties we face. Before the match there was a picture. With the four. Carvajal, Milito, Alaba and Rudiger, live their teammates when they enter the stadium. This means that despite the difficulties, we are very well.