Following Real Madrid’s victory over Borussia Dortmund, the coach remarked

“I can say that it is rare to see a player who makes a second half as he does,” Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told reporters after Tuesday night’s historic victory over Borussia Dortmund, hailing the game’s hero, Vinícius Júnior. Aside from the objectives, with a remarkable character, with vigor and drive. He will receive the Ballon d’Or for the previous season rather than tonight. He will benefit from these three objectives for the upcoming Ballon d’Or. I believe that people are recognizing him. Because he has the ability to change things, he is whistled. The racial problem is being borne by him. However, I believe he is well-respected in our nation.

Ancelotti throughout the match

“We tried to think about changing in the second half while living it calmly.” The group was more focused. We were hesitant in the first half. The ball wasn’t under any pressure from us. We used very little to score two goals. What we needed to accomplish was rather obvious. In the second half, we performed admirably. It was the season’s greatest second half, and the ball was under more pressure.

Ancelotti’s remarks during halftime

“We could consider returning to be utopia, but we should pay attention to the little things,” I added. Make accurate crosses, win duels, and avoid missing passes. The dynamic of the match shifts when you win a duel. And as we set the first goal, everything changed.

On the front three, Ancelotti

“What matters most is not the system. Regardless of the system, it’s the players’ mindset. The same thing occurs to us if we play 4-4-2 in the first half. The players’ mentality is, in my opinion, the most crucial factor.

Ancelotti on the lack of intensity in the opening half

It’s hard to say, but I believe we need to take this second half as a lesson. With extreme intensity. Instead of waiting for two goals, the objective is to begin in that manner. We need to be a little more balanced, but I don’t think we can play 90 minutes as we did in the second half. And we will succeed in doing so.

Ancelotti on his players’ takeaway

“With everything, both the positive and the negative. We learned a lot in the second half. It might be a pivotal point in our season.

On Lucas Vázquez, Ancelotti

He was the one who scored the game-winning goal. It’s reasonable for him to pay a little extra to defend when I ask him to work offensively. However, he allows us plenty of room. He got a fantastic goal.