After three winless matches in a row in La Liga, Actual Madrid picked up an vital 2-0 victory over Girona on the Santiago Bernabeu. It’s a outcome that ensures that the defending champions return stage on factors with desk toppers Barcelona, though they might not considerably eat into the objective distinction decicit.
Nonetheless, Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with the efficiency that his Actual Madrid facet produced towards Girona. As per Marca, he felt that it was pretty comfy, whereas he additionally touched on the importance of David Alaba making his first begin in 14 months after a gruelling restoration from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
“Nicely managed, we performed nicely. We’re fantastic, right now the perfect information is the restoration of Alaba. He performed 60 minutes very nicely, very comfy, we began to get well items on the again, I used to be in a position to relaxation Valverde, Rudiger… We arrive at crucial stretch of the season in high kind.”
Ancelotti additionally singled out Luka Modric for particular reward. The Croatian midfielder opened the scoring on the Bernabeu with a sensational volley, whereas the remainder of his efficiency was cultured – and it resulted in him profitable the MVP award from La Liga.
“I’ve used all of the phrases for Modric, I’ve nothing new for him. He’s at all times spectacular. He’s a present for soccer. He has to maintain going so long as he needs to. Now we have been fortunate to have a legend who has marked an period right here and soccer has a terrific reward for his high quality and professionalism.”
Modric is out of contract on the finish of the season, and at this stage, it’s not clear whether or not Actual Madrid will look to supply him a brand new 12-month deal. He has not been overly outstanding in current months, however regardless of being 39 years of age, he has definitely nonetheless bought it.