Ancelotti: “We did a good job in the second half because we showed more intensity”

Carlo Ancelotti appeared to talk to the media within the press room on the Benito Villamarín, reflecting on Actual Madrid’s win over Betis: “We managed the sport fairly nicely however there was a scarcity of defensive depth within the first half. Within the second we did a great job as a result of we gained the ball again extra usually with the press and we confirmed extra depth.”

“Within the first half the sport was beneath management however we might have performed with elevated depth. There are various issues we have to enhance on however issues look constructive to date. We had an uncommon pre-season as a result of so many participant got here again late however I am pretty happy. Within the early the phases the crew have been fairly direct however we now have to indicate higher depth from a defensive perspective”.

Benzema

“The sport was extra evenly matched within the first half than it was within the second. Benzema struggled there as a result of he needed to drop very deep however finally he made the distinction, as ever. He produced a incredible help for Carvajal and we gained the sport”.

Worldwide break

“There have at all times been worldwide video games however this break means gamers will arrive on Saturday morning and I do not suppose they will presumably play that night. I hope that may be sorted out as a result of it isn’t simply a difficulty for us, however for a lot of golf equipment. We do not have time to place the very best crew out”.

Alaba

“I feel there’s extra probability of him enjoying as a centre-back than a full-back for me”.

Mbappé

“We should always follow speaking concerning the recreation as a result of the remaining is a matter for the membership, who’re engaged on it and I do not know the main points at this stage”.