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The final of the Spanish Super Cup was not even close to being as difficult as Real Madrid had imagined it would be on Sunday night. They made short work of Xavi’s team at Al-Awwal Stadium, despite the fact that playing Barcelona is not a simple task by any stretch of the imagination, even for Los Blancos.
The hat-trick scored by Vinicius Jr. in the first half, followed by the goal scored by Rodrygo Goes after the hour mark, making the score four in favor of Real Madrid against the solitary goal scored by Robert Lewandowski for Barcelona. Despite the fact that the outcome of the final was not in question for the most of the game, it was not quite as contested as one would have anticipated.
Carlo Ancelotti did not hold back as he addressed the media after his team’s delicious victory at Al-Awwal Stadium. He expressed his excitement and emphasized the significance of bringing home the trophy on that particular evening.
It was a championship match that we were hoping to win. It was a merit-based victory for us. We got off to a really strong start, and we made the most of the high line that was available to us at the outset. We have discovered Vinicius in an amazing situation, and from that point on, another game has begun.
The ball has been handled by Barcelona, and they have made an effort to hunt for openings. It has been challenging for us to retrieve it from the trash. We attempted to exert some influence over the game up to the point when it was 4-1. He continued by saying, “Back, in the second part, the block has been very good, and we have done a very complete job.” He was referring to the overall performance of his squad.
In reference to Real Madrid’s effectiveness in the last third of the field and Los Blancos’ dominance on the counterattack, the manager attributed both of these aspects to the dynamic three that the club have in the attack.
“We are very hazardous due to the fact that there is movement in front of us, and we have not finished fixing our assailants. Because of this, the competitor is unable to establish a marker. The reason for this is that Vinicius, Bellingham, and Rodrygo are moving.
Additionally, they get assistance from the sides, which results in a great deal of difficulties for the competitor. It has been an outcome that has been thunderous. After that, he said, “We have scored two goals very quickly.”
Last but not least, Ancelotti emphasized how everything could be distilled down to the core difference between the two Spanish titans, adding, “We use the counterattack more, and they use the control of the ball.” Those of us who believe that this has been a simple game are mistaken.
“The atmosphere is the most important factor since everyone has the ability to inspire feelings of calm and inspiration. Everyone has a part in the plan. When asked about the factors that make Real Madrid such a resilient force to contend with, he made the following statement: “We have to be ready when the danger arrives.”
After that, the manager was questioned about his function and significance as the coach of the footballing giants, as well as how much he was enjoying his work at the time.
My health is doing extremely good. The important thing is to make an effort to make the most of this time, to concentrate on what is going to happen, and to keep working. My place of employment has a pleasant atmosphere. Both my coaching staff and my players are providing me with a significant amount of assistance.
In addition, I have a strong passion for a club that not only encourages me but also returns my devotion. Despite the fact that I am now in a cloud, you will be there to rouse me from my slumber when I emerge from the cloud.
Vinicius Jr. was the true hero of Real Madrid’s match versus Barcelona. He scored a hat trick in the first half of the match, which was essentially the decisive factor in the outcome of the match before it ever began. According to Ancelotti, the reason he removed the player who was the most impressive during the second half of the game was because he said,
“I have withdrawn Vinicius not to avoid complications but rather because of the wear and strain that he has experienced. The work that he has done has been really strenuous. Due to the fact that he had just recovered from an injury, I decided to exclude him from participation.
He continued by saying, “Vinicius needs to continue doing his job to the same extent that he has done today, which is to give Real Madrid titles and enthusiasm to the people.”
In addition, Ancelotti provided the following explanation for his choice to give Andriy Lunin the starting position rather than Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Kepa will be making his comeback to the League after this encounter, which was a match for Lunin.
As the coach continued to elaborate on his starting lineup decisions, he divulged the reasons that caused him to choose Toni Kroos over Luka Modric for the match.
We place a great deal of importance on Modrić. Due to the fact that Kroos was more recently born, I decided to choose him for the starting eleven today.
“There are a great number of supporters and supporters here who have assisted us. In response to the support that was there in the stadium, he said, “I am happy to have shown you our best version.”
A question was posed to the manager in light of the fact that the club had just won their first championship of the season. The manager was requested to comment on his position inside the locker room.
“The players are the ones who play the most important role, and the coaches themselves need to be able to adapt.” He expressed it in a humble manner before going on to compliment the mood that was there in the locker room. “We need to have the characteristics and maintain the collective role of all the players so that they are at ease,” he remarked.
We have a high level of confidence in what we have accomplished from the beginning of the season till the present moment. There is no requirement for us to have confidence boosts. He went on to say that we have a really powerful squad that has a very high degree of individualism and comes from an environment that is highly motivating.
Aside from that, Ancelotti made it a point to compliment Aurelien Tchouameni on the defensive shift that he played against Barcelona, which was so effective that it almost completely stopped the Catalan onslaught.
“The defense has performed well. During today’s game, a highly skilled defense was performed. Tchouameni’s defensive play is worthy of being highlighted since he has won a significant number of duels and has cut a lot of passes through the defense. The work that he has done as part of Kroos has been of great significance.
In continuation of the discussion of outstanding Clasico performances, he went on to remark on Vinicius Jr.’s ability to perform very well on the limelight.
The Classics have been a tremendously successful endeavor for Vinicius. The goal that I recall from the previous year’s Cup encounter, as well as the League match, was an own goal scored by Araujo, which was caused by Vinicius.
When asked about the battle between the Brazilian and the Uruguayan defense, he continued, “Sometimes it costs him more because Araujo is a world-class defender, but today he has looked very well.”
At long last, Ancelotti disclosed the assistance that Florentino Perez provided from the back end of the team, as well as the implications that this backing had for the core of the Merengues.
Before the game, he wished us luck and expressed his unwavering belief that we had the potential to triumph. He has shown his support for the players and said hello to them.
