Ancelotti: This is what we were missing, and the club supported me in these circumstances

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti appeared in a press conference after the 4-2 victory over Sevilla, in the eighteenth round of the Spanish League.

The coach said: “We showed what we were missing: a little attitude, a collective commitment, a little more running, and we did things well again. It was a very difficult moment for the team two months after the defeat against Milan because we had played Difficult.”

He added: “Kylian Mbappé, like the team, did things again. We finished the year well to come back with enthusiasm in 2025.”

Wazid: “The first thing is rest and we have provided the players with an individual program. They need to rest and have fun with their families. We will return well, encouraged and excited. We must be prepared because on the third From January we have a match against Valencia.”

He continued: “Your assessment for 2024? The team’s level is great because we performed very well in all aspects. Last season was great, thanks to the attitude of my players Football: We have fixed the situation. Repeating what happened last season is complicated, but we will try because the quality of the team is very high.”

And about Jesús Navas being honored and applauded by the fans: “He was a football legend because he was an example For his professionalism, commitment and attitude. Young people who want to become high-level footballers should follow a player like him.”

He noted: “After the defeat against Milan, we fixed things when we talked in the locker room.” We came back and fixed things.”

He continued: “Mbappe was criticizing himself? Yes, he was critical of himself (at the beginning of the season). He came out of a difficult situation and showed all his potential. An adjustment period and today I proved that I was right.”

He explained, “I have never faced danger (about his job), because I know the nature of my job. When things don't go well, I'm responsible. The club never expressed its concern to me because it always showed me affection and calmness. This is what a coach needs when he is going through a difficult moment. I trusted what the club told me after the rumors on the bench and the club was clear. It gave me peace and tranquility and I had to work to get out of this situation.”

And about the development of his performance. The team: “The improvement has been the commitment in the defensive department. The absence of players like Militao, Carvajal, Alaba and Mendy weighs heavily on them. We have tried to enhance our quality. Mbappé is much better, Bellingham starts scoring and Rodrigo is back. We also performed very well in attack.”

He concluded regarding the non-participation of Endrik and Fran Garcia: “I did not have time to explain it to you. They understood that because I did not participate.” I want to open a game that is already over. They will have time in 2025 to take advantage of their opportunities. Fran Garcia helped us a lot in the last period of the season. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.”