Carlo Ancelotti commended Kylian Mbappé’s display following his goal from a different position in Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory against Leganés in LaLiga on Sunday.
Mbappé scored first for Madrid at Butarque in the 43rd minute, tapping in Vinícius Júnior’s pass, while Valverde and Bellingham sealed the win in the second half.
Mbappé scored for the first time in Madrid after five games, starting on the left side of the attack after swapping positions with Vinícius.
“The game was good from start to finish,” Ancelotti stated during his post-game press conference. The team showed strength and determination. We moved Mbappé to the wing and he played effectively in a modified forward position.
Vinicius also performed admirably, internally. We scored first, and from that point on, the team dominated the game effectively.
Ancelotti stated that he believes Mbappé is more accustomed to playing on the left. “Today was optimal for the team as well as for him.” It’s more exhausting out there, and Vini came back on Thursday after international duty.
“Mbappé was more energetic than Vinicius.” He successfully scored with the help of a brilliant pass from Vini. Gradually, the two individuals are improving.
In the absence of Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vázquez due to injuries, Ancelotti opted for Valverde in the right-back position and hinted that he might continue in that role for the Champions League match against Liverpool.
Madrid must secure a victory in the upcoming match at Anfield on Wednesday, having suffered two defeats in four Champions League matches.
Ancelotti described Valverde as an excellent defender. Following Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez, he is the third best player in the world. Deciding where he can contribute most effectively to the team is the issue. However, his versatility is remarkable. We will wait to see if Lucas and Aurelien Tchouameni are able to recover by Wednesday, and then make a decision.
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