Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke after the dramatic 5-2 win over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey, but many questions revolved around the fans’ whistles and boos towards his own team at the Stadium Santiago Bernabéu. “Tonight they blew that wake-up call,” Ancelotti reflected. “When the game got complicated, they put pressure on us and that’s special.”
Ancelotti on the madness of the game
“When the game was almost over, we gave away two goals and opened the scoring. It was a good game until the 70th minute and then we gave away two goals. But we reacted well in extra time and everything went well.”
Ancelotti on losing a 2-0 lead
“There was a bad positioning… We tried to train not to make these types of mistakes and not to brake.”
Ancelotti on Endrick and Güler
“Endrick showed his quality, he has an extraordinary shot. Güler came on when the game was starting to get complicated and showed character. “Endrick has already spoken about injustice.”
Ancelotti on Celta’s penalty appeal
“I didn’t see it.”
Ancelotti on Munuera Montero did not consult the VAR for the penalty
“They should have talked, but I don’t know, I haven’t even seen a replay.”
Ancelotti on the whistles
“It is a wake-up call from the fans, it is acceptable because of what happened against Barcelona. “Tchouameni played a great game.”
Ancelotti on the whistle on Tchouameni
“He has character, he has returned to his position. He has helped the center backs a lot defensively. Good pressing. Supporting well.”
Ancelotti explains why he eliminated Vinícius at 2-2
“I took it out to take advantage of Rodrygo’s freshness.”
Ancelotti on Mbappé’s celebration
“I don’t know… I see a player who has returned to his best level. Lots of continuity. “He has helped us a lot and he can help us a lot in the next games.”