Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was “satisfied” with the 3-3 win against Rayo Vallecano this Saturday despite failing to lead, with the performance and good line of his team. team, which makes him “optimistic” for 2025, before looking for the “icing on the cake” to this year with the Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday.
“The game was lost, we recovered it, we lacked a little forcefulness in the area. It was a good game, we played a very good hour, 45 minutes very well. The team played until 3-2 very well , we have created a lot of opportunities, we have continued with the tie until the end,” he said at a press conference in Vallecas.
“There are draws and draws. This is the draw of a supportive team, which has fought and competed. We have made some mistakes, but we are on the right track. I am satisfied,” said Ancelotti, who recalled the draws with a much worse taste in his mouth. at the start of the championship against Mallorca and Las Palmas.
“Those draws affected me a lot, it was difficult to think that in December we would be like this. We started the game today without many starters, seven, and the others have competed very well. When everyone returns, the team will be much better,” he confessed.
The Italian coach remembered all the absences of important players and claimed an uncalled penalty against Vinícius who entered the second half well. “Penalty seemed very clear to me. He didn’t play because he had played 90 minutes after his injury. He delivered and had opportunities,” he said.
“We have tried, Vinícius had two clear opportunities, plus the penalty. The team could not do more. Rodrygo has returned to his best level. I see a good future. We have to finish the year well. We have the opportunity to win the World Cup that would be the icing on the cake of this year, which has been spectacular,” he added.
In addition, Ancelotti praised Rodrygo’s good game and Jude Bellingham’s form. “I was much more worried (with the first draws), we have achieved a team with the same attitude as last year. Today Rodrygo and Jude have returned to their best level. I see a very good 2025, with enthusiasm, with desire, in the fight for everything,” he concluded.