Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. After the game, Carlo Ancelotti was asked about Mbappé’s performance, to which he said: “He played very well, he was active, dangerous, he scored a goal that was very important to control the game better. He created the opportunities, that’s what we want from him.”
Ancelotti on the team’s performance
“Good. We came in with good balance and attitude, good plays. We won with merit.”
Ancelotti on the team looking tired after 75th minute
“It’s normal to feel a bit down after the 75th minute. We had a lot of one-on-one matches to finish the game. We played on Wednesday night, we arrived at 6 in the morning and we couldn’t train on Thursday. It’s normal to be tired.”
Ancelotti on why Endrick didn’t play
“I didn’t want to make a two-minute change at the end. Mbappé was very dangerous. He has warmed up in case it was needed, he will be ready for the next match.”
Ancelotti on the support from fans
“The fans understand the moment of the team and the players better than anyone else. Mbappé could have done better against Liverpool and they have supported him as was fair.”
Ancelotti on whether he is relieved
“Relief, yes, because if you’re 2-0 up you have more chances of winning. For him [Mbappe] too. It was a spectacular goal. Just for that. His game was very good.”
Ancelotti on why Bellingham took the penalty
Vinicius wasn’t there and the order is Mbappé or Vini, and today it was Bellingham or Mbappé. And both of them chose Bellingham.”
Ancelotti on being within one point of Barcelona
“Madrid, despite the difficulties, which are many, the injuries, are fighting. What gives me confidence is that we have regained a good attitude, spirit, concentration... Little by little, we will solve the problems. In the meantime, we are there fighting.”
Ancelotti on Rodrygo’s performance
“We are all focused on what we have to do. For a striker, the most important thing is to score, more than for a midfielder. Rodrygo has returned after his injuries, he was not at his best, he played for an hour and did very well. He will be better in the next match and will be able to score.”
Ancelotti on Fran Garcia
“He has played more in the last few games and has shown a lot of quality, I really liked him. We have another full-back with whom we have won two Champions Leagues. In some games, Fran, who is offensive, can help more. But Mendy is still a fantastic full-back.”