An Shuai: It was difficult for us to control the ball after Modric came off the court, but we persevered until the end

Live Bar, January 13 , In a previous semi-final match of the Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-2 in extra time. In an interview with Movistar after the game, Real Madrid boss Ancelotti said it was a match that was evenly matched and that both teams had played well. Real Madrid put in a great effort, both physically and mentally, and persevered until the end of the race.

Ancelotti said: "Frankly, Barcelona played a good game, I don't think Barcelona controlled us, they controlled the ball, but we were very efficient in terms of counter-attack. They equalized but didn't control us, and of course, we didn't control them. ”

"We had tough moments in the game because it was a game of equal strength, both good teams played well, it was a fun game and you always have difficulties in the coaching bench. We started well, organizing the attack from the back and then counter-attacking. ”

'After the goal our defence contracted a bit, there was more control, we should have won in the first half but unfortunately we had an unlucky goal conceded, in the second half we adapted more to that, our players were very characteristic and they did a great job.'

"Our attack is excellent, Barcelona are playing well, they have players with great ability and it's an important game for everyone. The atmosphere in the stands was very good and while it wasn't the most important title, it was an important race. ”

"Barcelona have a high-level squad and they will continue to make progress. They created danger in the first half, but we also showed our strength. Given the characteristics of our pressure, it is not very advantageous for us to press up, and shrinking the defense may not look good, but our ability in the front court is very important. ”

"Modric has a very good ability, it's very difficult for the opponent to put pressure on him, it was difficult for us to control the ball after Modric came off the field, but Valverde scored a goal and he was well present in the opposition box. Our physical and mental efforts were fantastic and we persevered to the end. ”

"Our substitution helped, Vazquez replaced Carvajal well and Valverde scored a goal when he came on. We're tired, but we're also very happy, Benzema's end was great, we've had some setbacks before, now it's time to show up and then we need to rest well and get ready for the final. ”

"It's important to get to the final, not to think about the opponents, there will be two more teams going to have a good game tomorrow. It's a good thing for us to be able to reach the final. Speaking about Carvajal, Ancelotti said: "Carvajal is very important and his personality makes him a very valuable member of this team. ”

(Ma Dongyu)