Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 4-2 victory over Sevilla to close his 2024 on the right foot. They asked him about Real Madrid’s 2024, as well as what they will try to do in 2025, to which he responded : “It is very difficult to match a year like this. “We have a very high-quality squad, so we will try, but it is very difficult.”
Ancelotti on Real Madrid’s form
“We have returned to doing things the way we should do them, with teamwork, the way things should be done. “It has been a demanding period but the team and Mbappé have done things well again and they make us excited for 2025.”
Ancelotti on Jesús Navas
“Jesús Navas is a football legend. He is an example for his commitment, attitude, every young player who wants to play at the highest level should want to be like him.”
Ancelotti on the turning point
“After the defeat against Milan we spoke very clearly in the locker room and we all agreed on what was going wrong. Now we are back to doing things the right way.”
Ancelotti on Mbappé
“This could have been a very complicated situation for Mbappé but he has worked and shown what he can do with self-criticism. “As I said on Saturday, his adjustment period is over.”
Ancelotti at work
“I have never worried about my position. It is my responsibility when things don’t work out, but the club has supported me and the players have helped us. “All coaches need to support their club and I trust the club.”
Ancelotti gives players rest
“We have given the players an individual routine to work on, but above all they need to rest. “I’m happy my players can rest.”
Ancelotti on defensive commitment
“I asked the players for more defensive commitment. We are missing great players and that has been a weakness. The attackers have been very good in the last few games, Mbappé has done very well, Bellingham and Rodrygo have started to score.”
Ancelotti on vacation
“Merry Christmas everyone. We have survived the year, I and you too. [journalists]Sometimes I worried because with so many press conferences I worry about boring them.”