Carlo Ancelotti he was more than satisfied with his players’ game, probably the best of the entire season. The Italian coach opted for a 4-3-3 and with Casemiro, Kroos and Modric in the center of the field, a formula that worked like a charm. Now he has a serious problem to make the eleven of the Clsico. Because Valverde is key for him, but … who to remove?
Vinicius: “He has done well. Today it is difficult to choose one. We have been good from the first moment. We know of his danger against him. He gives us confidence, but Barcelona is another game, another story.”
Definition of Vini: “He has improved a lot. He has scored a lot of goals and is enjoying more activity in the face of the goalkeeper. He finished very fresh.”
Rodrygo: “He has delivered in the game. I have liked him a lot in his defensive work and against him. Starting against Barcelona? I don’t know, but when he plays like this it is difficult to change.”
Classic and his idea: “I must bear in mind that I liked the game a lot. Valverde is key and I gave him rest. We have to evaluate things in the next few days.”
Benzema: “Karim has more leadership now, like Modric, Casemiro or Kroos. Now I like him a little more than before.”
Defending: “We have defended well. With the goalkeeper at zero we always win. It is a collective commitment, not only that the defenders have been well. The problem for this team is not to score goals. When we defend well, victory is closer.”
Mendy: “It is a very important comeback for us. He has played 65 very good minutes.”
Kroos: “He has a clear, fine pass, he is not afraid. The three have won everything and continue with ambition, commitment … They can only be applauded. Nothing more can be said.”
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