Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti found himself in the spotlight once again, but this time it wasn't for his tactics or team management. After his team's 2-0 victory over Getafe, Ancelotti was yellow-carded for protesting to the referee. However, the coach was not interested in discussing the incident, preferring to shift the focus onto his team's impressive performance.
'It's not time to talk about this,' Ancelotti insisted during the post-match interview. 'We had a great game, and that's what matters. We are on a good run, with the team playing well. Let's prepare for the upcoming derby.'
Real Madrid's win against Getafe allowed them to reclaim the top spot in La Liga, sitting two points clear of Girona. Ancelotti expressed optimism about the team's future, emphasizing the need to continue winning their next two matches to secure six more valuable points.
One player who stood out in the Getafe match was Joselu, who scored a brace to secure the victory. When asked about the possibility of making Joselu's move permanent, Ancelotti was effusive in his praise: 'He's doing everything he needs to stay. He's playing spectacularly. It's a blessing to have a striker with his quality.'
On the other hand, Vinicius Jr. had a less impressive outing, missing two easy chances from close range. Ancelotti, who had previously praised Vinicius for being back to his best, decided to substitute him towards the end of the game. When questioned about this decision, Ancelotti explained, 'The game was winding down, and we were fine. Vinicius generated a lot of chances, but I had to change it because there's another game to go.'
Luka Modric also earned compliments from Ancelotti for his performance. The midfielder, given a rare start, played what the coach referred to as a 'perfect' game. Ancelotti praised Modric's energy on the pitch and his ability to control his position effectively.
Overall, despite Ancelotti's yellow card and the subsequent discussion around it, the focus remains on Real Madrid's impressive form and their upcoming challenges. With the team performing well and key players making significant contributions, fans and pundits alike are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated derby against Atletico Madrid and the subsequent clash with Barcelona on February 10.
