“We lacked realism”, regrets Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, winner of Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 this Wednesday during the 3rd day of the Champions League, summarized in a post-match press conference: “I’m satisfied, we played very well, we combined very well with the front three, but we lacked realism. The important thing was to have chances, and we had them. After this very good start to the match, we lowered the intensity thinking that the match was controlled. During the break, I told the players that the game was not over. This relaxation, it can happen: we played very well, it seemed an easy match… but it’s typically the kind of trap match where you don’t take the lead and you put the victory in danger. In the second period, we suffered a few counterattacks, but we knew how to manage them.About Karim Benzema, the Italian technician noted: “Very well. In attack, he was decisive in his position, with his qualities: he played for his teammates, he was present in the box… He didn’t score, but that’s the last thing you want. think. He has improved a lot in his physical condition, and he offered a complete match».