Real Madrid coach Caro Ancelotti appeared in a press conference, after winning the Confederations Cup title after defeating Pachuca 3-0 in the final that was held on Wednesday evening.

The coach said: “It has been a wonderful year. We have faced various difficulties and are still facing them, such as injuries to Courtois, Militao and Carvajal... We finished the year very well and this gives us confidence and motivation to try to continue achieving very good results in the year.” 2025".

He added:"The history of the club, its traditions and the quality of the players we have mean that we have to try to win all competitions. That is our goal: to try to compete, we were lucky The commitment and strength to win many titles in 2024. This fills us with confidence to continue competing in 2025.”

On the team’s improved performance: “Rodrigo and Camavinga have returned and will return.” Alaba soon the team is more complete and we are gradually getting out of the moment of difficulty. We are very dangerous in attack, and if we can get the ball out cleanly from behind the team it will be very dangerous.”

He added: “After the defeat against Milan, the team improved in its behavior and commitment. We've done things right again and we're alive. It gives us confidence for 2025. I was more nervous than usual because I didn't like the team. In 2025, I will return to normal.”

On being the most decorated coach in the club’s history: “It is a great honor. It is the club that all coaches want to coach because it is the best in the world. Winning titles at Real Madrid is easier than winning them anywhere else. It's a great club, with a team that includes the best players in the world and a great fan base. It's not easy to win titles, but it's easier to win them here.”

He continued: “The best.” Your nickname? It's hard to choose, but the Decathlon Cup was special for me and for Real Madrid. When I returned to the club, I was left with winning the Champions League in Paris, which was also special. If I had to choose, I would choose these two titles.”

And about returning to Real Madrid again: “I did not imagine it. I never thought I could return to the club, I made a call to see if I could sign someone from Real Madrid and I fell into the trap.”

He continued: “How Are you planning to celebrate this title? We haven't celebrated yet. We will rest during the trip and after that we will be with the family.”

He concluded: “Vinicius’ absence from the match against Seville due to suspension? He will return with us, train until Friday, and on Saturday he will go on vacation and return on December 30. We do not have much time to prepare for the match against Valencia, so we will all return to training on December 30.”