Match analysis.
Satisfied with the work, with the commitment, it was known that he was going to be competed in all facets. We risked on the counterattacks, we tried to combine up front and win the game. We did, although I’m not very, very satisfied. It was a difficult field, because of the atmosphere, the rival, the grass that was not good… Nobody wins here by a large score.
Valverde, Modric, Kroos finished… Will it be the average against PSG?
It may be, it is the one with the most possibilities. He energized the game, along with Rodrygo.
It was like a final for the League.
It’s good, because normally Madrid wins the finals. We had more energy. We have a week next to improve the intensity. We are in the good way.
Change of Casemiro.
He has scored a goal, but the media have suffered more. It was difficult to control the field. I have removed him because of the danger of the yellow card, it was a two-way match. We have risked and on the way back they have been dangerous.
Vinicius gets too upset with the referees.
He has improved a lot in the last two games, he has not dribbled, sometimes they double him. But he scored against Alavés and practically today. A good attitude.
Courtois, if you like this state of form or preferred not to have to appear so much…
If it appears, it’s very good, but to say that we have won because of Courtois is a mistake, we have been better.
Lunin.
He had a swelling in his elbow, he couldn’t move it this morning. It is a medical problem, but I cannot hide that the player is affected. He is thinking about what is happening there, he has people close to him in Kiev.
Team qualities.
The goal was spectacular. We tried to combine, play fast… We had opportunities in the first half, Casemiro’s goal was annulled… The team has competed, played, sacrificed, fought. This is a team. Everyone talks about individualities, Madrid has top players, but we have to highlight the joint work of all the players. This is the most important.
Zero goal.
We are very solid. Valverde, Rodrygo and Ceballos have put energy on the field. The team needed him. All good, all perfect.
Leader with 9 points away.
We don’t have to think about this, but think about resting, in the next game. The team has picked up energy and rhythm.
Benzema-Vinicius connection.
They are good together, they play well, they combine well… I am lucky to have these players. Madrid is lucky to have these two players.