On August 25, Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Valladolid in their first home appearance of the season at the Bernabéu. Although the scoreline indicated a clear win, the Merengues faced significant challenges in the first half. Confronted by Valladolid’s solid defense, Real Madrid struggled to find openings, causing some anxiety among the spectators, especially given the high temperatures (35°C) in Madrid on the day of the match.
After the game, head coach Carlo Ancelotti analyzed the match, emphasizing the importance of securing a win after a tough first half. “We should be happy when we win, especially after a difficult first half,” said the Italian coach.
Ancelotti called on his players to take responsibility, noting that under extreme weather conditions, they might experience fatigue and need to communicate this to the coaching staff promptly: “It’s normal for players to feel tired in such high temperatures, but it’s important that they take responsibility and signal for a substitution if needed, as we have many excellent players on the bench who can come on.”
He also noted an improvement in the team’s performance in the second half: “The team showed more running and speed in the second half, which made our overall performance tighter and improved our ball recovery.” He compared the defensive performance in this match to the previous one against Mallorca, stating that “our defending was better today” and emphasizing “we did well in defensive coordination.”
Ancelotti also spoke about Endrick, the young striker gradually integrating into the team: “He has great potential, powerful shots, and is very dangerous in tight spaces, making him a formidable forward.”
Additionally, he mentioned Gürle’s performance in this game: “This match is part of their growth process. Both Endrick and Gürle need time to adapt to the team.” In his view, “every day is a good opportunity for these young talents to showcase their skills.”
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