“Derby is always a special game”

Carlo Ancelotti talked in the press room at Real Madrid City and discussed match day 23 Laliga clash for Madrid Derby that will be played on Santiago Bernabéu Stage (Saturday at 21 CET): “It’s a very important match for two teams struggling to win the league. (Madrid) Derby is, as always, a special match. Atlético is strong and it will be a smooth match. There is nothing new in the driveway for the game. The opposition has all the quality they need to fight for this competition, just like us. “

“We were in doubt about the line-up that is resolved today with the question of Lucas and Camavinga. I’m going to mark a line-up where I can combine quality and collective commitment. The two things are what leads to success during the season and the trick is to combine them. This season we have had more quality than commitment and we are working to match that. “

By handling derby
“It’s a hard game, but these are the games we like to be involved in. There’s a lot of pressure, but it’s a fight that everyone will look at. It will be very competitive and a sight of football where we will be the protagonists. We have to dig in and fight for the team. These are the games you need to celebrate or endure some suffering when they are over. “

The importance of securing three points
“We need three points because they are very important to the league. We have not been the best in the fighting against strong opponents. “

Preparation for Derby
“Those who played in the Cup match yesterday performed some improvement with a little gym work and swimming. Those who did not play performed intensity work. Today we did some tactical work. Tomorrow we watch the videos, today we saw the videos about the opposition, and tomorrow I will suggest the strategy for the players. This evening we can watch TV to relax. “

Tebas’ comments
“Before such an important match, I would not like to discuss this question. Tebas can be sure no one has lost his head. We have asked for an explanation of what happened to improve the system. From what I hear, not everyone is happy. They say the system favors Madrid, but when Madrid wants to change it, they reject it. “

Were audio recordings from Espanyol -game
“We haven’t received them and I don’t know why they don’t want to give them us. We will have to ask them. We have requested the audio recordings. On some occasions they have released them and on others they do not have. We haven’t asked for something that is secret. It is a situation where we want to know how it has been handled. There is nothing perverse about it. “

Collective commitment
“The defensive aspect gives the team solidity. When Fremad is not in goal, you can get a good result. Offensively, we have done very well and the four forward have scored more than 60 goals. Obviously, defensive solidity is a collective effort. We are in an emergency and the team needs the defensive help of the four forward that have scored more than 60 goals. “

Defensive help from Fremad
“It’s not a problem with the front four. We have to solve when we press and when we get rid of as a device. It’s a mindset and we want to fix it, especially in this kind of game. Tomorrow is very important because we play against one of the best teams when it comes to this aspect. “

Handling an emergency
“At times, the team has lacked balance. Some people think that the replacement of a forward can solve the problem, but that is not the case. The defensive problem is a collective problem. It is a problem with the forward, midfielders and defenders. Many people forget that we have an emergency with defense. We lost Carvajal, the best right back in the world, and we lost military. Despite that, we have managed to get good results. We are still in the match for all competitions and we are not far from the end of the season. We have a short -term emergency because Rüdiger and Alaba are soon back. “

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“We have missed some very important defenders at this stage of the season. Carvajal and Militão were wounded very early. Despite this situation, we have remedied it by picking up young players from the youth system. We have also changed the position of Tchouameni and Valverde. Hopefully things will be back to normal. I would like to bring Tchouameni back as a pivot, Valverde as an interior player, military and Alaba as centerbacks and Carvajal as a right. Not everything is resolved, but we have picked up some results. That’s why we are leaders. “

Valverdes versatility
“We are concerned about players being injured. Valverde will always play. Because of the absent we have, I put him like a pivot or on the right back. This happened in the cup game because Lucas had a small problem. “

Mbappé and his importance to the team
“He has arrived in good shape and humbly. He has never requested where to play when to take a penalty or free kick. He needed time to adapt to the team and to his characteristics. However, the data is there because he has scored 22 goals. He is doing very well as everyone expected him to. “

Ceballos’ form
“Ceballos has taken more responsibility because he is a player who manages the ball and the pace of the game very well. He works hard and is always involved offensively and defensively. He has had more prominent than in previous years because he is in good condition. He has had the opportunity to play without problems and improve his physical condition. “

Youth team players
“ASENCIO is a pessimist and has a promising future. I didn’t evaluate him very well because I put in a lot of new players. Jacobo is also a pessimist. “

Rodrygo’s role
“Rodrygo has played an important role in the 60 goals and in helping the team. He is a player with a lot of quality like the others. To look for a balance, I do not need to remove one, two, three or four forward. I can look for more balance by removing the four and putting four other midfielders. They would push more, but they would not be able to score 60 goals. “

Atléticos Tweet
“I don’t follow social media. I don’t know about the pressure because Madrid will change a system they don’t like. “

On social media
“I’m from the old generation, pen and paper. I’m not very technological. Sometimes social media produces arguments and debates that make little sense. In my opinion, networks are invisible. If Fernando Burgos criticizes me, it’s Fernando Burgos who does. On social media he is someone I do not see and do not know. I prefer not to look at him because if I criticized I like to see the face of the person who does. “

Sergio Ramos and Mexico
“I don’t know why he took number 93. Sergio is a club legend. Those of us who have been lucky enough to train him and share many moments with him wish him good luck. The Mexican people will enjoy seeing him. “