Real Madrid manager,, Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his joy saying he is delighted with his side's play and resilience in their LaLiga clash against Espanyol on Saturday.
Madrid, after falling back due to a rare blunder by their goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, fought back to have a triumphant 4-1 win over Espanyol on Saturday.
Coach Ancelotti praised his players acknowledging their balance, and control under pressure as they dominated proceedings, earning them 4-1 win.
Thanks to goals netted by Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, and Kylian Mbappe, they were able to cover up for the own-goal blunder by Courtois early in the second-half.
The 65-year-old manager in a press conference said: "We did well, with combinations inside, even if it didn't all work out, we always kept trying."
"In the second half, with the game open... it's a context that suits us. It's clear, tonight was rock & roll. We started well and reacted well after the 0-1. It was complete," he added.
Ancelotti boasting of his players effort, spoke highly of their moves in their recently concluded game against Espanyol.
"We played better than in other matches; with more rhythm and generating more chances. It was a good game. At the back, the recovery was good, as was the pressure after a loss. We came out with a good dynamic, little by little we are getting back to our best. I am happy."
Unbeaten in LaLiga for almost a year, the 65-year-old said that he is satisfied with his side's performances, as well as their consistency in search of ways to win despite having several players injured and others struggling to reach peak form.
According to Niger Delta Connect, Madrid had been hit hard at the start of the season having players like Jude Bellingham and Camavinga temporarily missing in action due to the injuries the had earlier sustained.
"We have now gone 38 games unbeaten and that means that we are doing things very well," said Ancelotti.
"However, in this season there is a fact that must be highlighted: we only scored one goal in the first half. It's something to be aware.
"I have talked about it with the players before the game, to see if I could change this dynamic. We couldn't, but we have played with more intensity."
However, Real Madrid are to host Alaves on Tuesday before facing local rivals Atletico Madrid in a highly anticipated Spanish capital derby next weekend.
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