[Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media following the 3-2 victory over Atalanta in the [Champions League](https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league) on Tuesday night, praising his team and their performance by reflecting in his post-match press conference that, “it was a complicated match, but an important victory. We showed our best version: suffering, fighting, competing. We had a great start and a good game from the strikers, with a lot of mobility. Everything went well. Obviously we have to suffer, it’s not easy to win here.”
### **Ancelotti on the extent of Kylian Mbappé’s injury**
“He has an overload, a discomfort in the groin. We will have to see him in the next few days. It doesn’t seem serious, but he had to stop, because he couldn’t sprint... it was bothering him a little bit. So we decided to change him.”
### **Ancelotti on Atalanta pushing Real Madrid to the death**
“Yes, a little bit. But they push a lot and force you to commit losses. The team had the courage to press high, we are very happy. It was a victory not only for the three points, but also for the spirit.”
### **Ancelotti on Jude Bellingham’s fitness**
“He was tired, nothing more. A lot, though. Atalanta demands a lot from you, but the team did a very strong job.”
### **Ancelotti on Real Madrid’s chances of finishing in the top eight**
“It’s still complicated, but we have two more games to take points and see where we get to. It’s a win that allows us to be more positive.”