Carlo Ancelotti: “It is obvious that we have more quality than the rival, but we also had the same motivation”

Carlo Ancelotticoach real Madridassured after the white team beat Deportiva Minera 5-0 to reach the round of 16 of the King’s Cup that they had “the same motivation” as their rival, from Second RFEF, and highlighted Luka Modricwho he said is “a gift for football and an example.”

“We wanted to play a serious game from start to finish and we did it with attitude and commitment and also playing well even those who usually have fewer minutes and we are satisfied. It is obvious that we have more quality than the rival but we also had the same motivation and we got it done quite quickly,” commented the Italian coach upon arriving at the press room at the Cartagonova stadium.

Asked about the performance of the Brazilian Endrick, who left without scoring a goal despite having a good number of opportunities, his coach was clear when coming to his defense: “Endrick played a good game and scoring a goal is a detail. He moved well on the field and his movements were always effective although he lacked a bit of success in his finishing but his game was very good and he was dangerous. He has to be patient, improve and grow and obviously he will score the goals when we need them.

He also referred to two midfielders like Fede Valverde and Luka Modric, who were starters and scored a goal each: “Valverde was good in the first half and it was a good time for him. We preferred him to play and take minutes away from Bellingham, Tchouameni and Ceballos,” he declared when talking about the Uruguayan, while the Croatian did not skimp on his praise.

“Luka Modric is a gift for football and even more so for the fans who can enjoy him up close and also the players and the coach of Real Madrid. You have to see the way he prepares this type of match, as if it were a final, and is an example for our young people,” he noted.

Finally, Ancelotti stated that Jesús Vallejo’s possible decision to leave the squad is “his own” and added that “for this match he had a little discomfort and it was better not to take risks with him”, while regarding the disciplinary punishment that could be imposed on him Vinicius Junior fell this Tuesday for his expulsion in Valencia indicated that he thinks they are not going to punish him and assured that “it is not that Vinicius needs affection.”