Real Madrid clinched another success in La Liga after overcoming Osasuna in El Sadar with two goals and a clean sheet. It was a hard fought match and the goals did not come until a quarter before the end. Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press after the 2-0 win and expressed his opinion stating that the game was even with both teams performing quite well. The Italian coach pointed out the good level of performance of the youngsters Vini, Camavinga & the newly promoted Rodríguez and then explained his conversation with the referee.
He said: "It was a well-rounded game, competitive, evenly matched and well played by both teams. We are very satisfied because the team performed very well, they knew how to suffer and looked for the right moment to score. We are very satisfied. We are doing well. We go into the game at Anfield in good shape and with all the confidence in the world. Tchouameni had stomach problems. Karim I think will be fine for that game and Kroos is back in training. Carvajal is going to play at Anfield”.
Vini Jr.: "He had a spectacular game, as always. It was a bit more difficult in the first half, but in the second half he was on top of his game and when his opponents get tired, he turns up the intensity. He made the difference. He gave the assist for the first goal and troubled the goalkeeper several times. He had an outstanding game. Aside from the minute’s silence and ignoring that lack of respect for Vini Jr., Turkey and Syria, the rest of the match was fairly routine. Osasuna played a fair game, they fought hard and it was close”.
Camavinga: “He’s playing really well, we’re delighted with him. His physical attributes are fantastic wherever we play him. He was brilliant defensively and his energy helped make the difference alongside Valverde”.
Praise for Álvaro Rodríguez: “He’s a player with so many attributes: he’s tall, formidable in the air, he moves the ball well… He can offer us something like he did today. It’s not easy for a young lad to come through at Real Madrid and stay focused on the game. He made the difference in ten minutes because he got two assists, one for Vini Jr. and one for Asensio. I’m certain he’ll help us out this season. I have to speak to Raúl about his future but he’s a player we are going to use”.
Conversation with the referee at half-time: “They moved the last free-kick forward by about 20 metres, but it was my mistake, the referee explained it to me. The officials did very well today.
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