Carlo Ancelotti’s Statements After Real Madrid’s Victory Over Girona
🔹 Luka Modrić’s Future
🚨🎙️ Ancelotti: "I’ve said it before—Modrić is a gift to football. He should continue as long as he wants, and what he does, he does exceptionally well. Real Madrid is lucky to have a legend like him."
🔹 Vinícius Júnior’s Performance
🎙️ Ancelotti: "I saw Vinícius at his best. He might not have scored more, but he was unstoppable in the second half. He played an outstanding match."
🔹 Arda Güler’s Absence
🚨🎙️ Ancelotti: "He is ready to play."
🔹 Missed Chances and Not Finishing the Match Earlier
🎙️ Ancelotti: "When you have chances to finish the match, you must take them. The opponent can always equalize from a counterattack, as they did after a corner kick. Once we scored the second goal, the game was sealed. The team played well, and it wasn’t easy to replicate Wednesday’s performance in terms of commitment, but we managed."
🔹 David Alaba’s Return
🚨🎙️ Ancelotti: "After a very long injury, I think Alaba played a great match. He was composed, well-positioned, and calm with and without the ball. He can start in the Champions League. He was ready a month ago, but an injury prevented him from playing."
🔹 Kylian Mbappé’s Performance
🎙️ Ancelotti: "He’s very happy with his game. He didn’t score, but he provided a brilliant assist for Vinícius. His commitment is incredible, and he truly cares about the team winning."
🔹 His Meeting with Miguel Gutiérrez
🚨🎙️ Ancelotti: "Before the match, I greeted him and said, 'Good morning.' I wished him luck for the future."
🔹 Modrić Compared to Maldini
🚨🎙️ Ancelotti: "I coached another player who won the Champions League at 40—Maldini. The two can be compared in terms of what a footballer should be. It’s not just luck; it’s about commitment, professionalism, and dedication."
🔹 Attacking Strategy and Positional Changes
🚨🎙️ Ancelotti: "In the first half, Rodrygo played on the left, and Brahim was on the right to make better use of the flanks. In the second half, we moved Brahim between the lines. That’s why Vinícius was so dangerous on the wings. Rodrygo is better on the left but can create the same level of danger on the right as well."