FC Copenhagen vs Real Madrid discussion

"When asked if Bale has recovered from the issues that kept him from making the trip to Xàtiva, Ancelotti replied: “He’s recovered from the small problem on Friday night. He’s totally recovered and trained and he’ll play tomorrow, as will Xabi Alonso. We’ll play the best team possible tomorrow."

"As I see it my future in Real Madrid is good. I feel really good right now. We had a few small issues early in the season but I have a good relationship with everyone and it’s easier to get good results with the players we have”.

Carlo Ancelotti appeared for the media after the 0-2 win against Copenhagen. The coach was pleased with the way his team had played and spoke about the match in Parken Stadium: "The match went well. We were focused, had a good attitude and were in control of the match. I'm happy because we had a good group stage and scored lots of goals. Modric is doing well and Xabi Alonso gives us balance defensively and in attack. All of the players did well, had a good attitude and controlled the play".

Ronaldo broke the group stage goal-scoring record. When asked about the Portuguese and the differences between him and the players that he went ahead of, he said: "I think that Inzaghi will not be happy tonight because he has lost this record. He has gone ahead of a very strong player. Inzaghi was very strong in the area and Ibrahimovic is powerful and has a fantastic ability to score and assist. Cristiano Ronaldo is a complete forward who can score goals in every way possible. He's a bit angry about the penalty, but he scored an important goal and played very well".

The Whites’ coach also praised the work at the back: "At the moment, we are doing well defensively. Nacho played well and the team is doing better defensively. We've only conceded one goal in the last five matches and we have to keep that balance". About how he motivated his players for a match in which they weren’t playing for qualification, he was clear: "The Real Madrid shirt motivates everyone to do their best in every match".

Ancelotti was also asked about other players by name. The Italian clarified how Modric, who had to be taken off, was doing: "He took a knock, but I do not think it's serious. I think he’ll be alright soon". Regarding Di María, who came on for Isco in the 67th minute, he said: "He came on in the position where Isco was playing and did very well. In the second half we had more space and more chances to score".

halamadrid2 wrote:we don't play a 4-3-3 anymore so we can't use that midfield

The Alonso-Illarra combo worked so good because illarra and xabi took it in turns to advance and help our attackers. but the xabi modric combo is not very creative as xabi mostly sits back and modric is miles way from him and when he does get the ball he turns left, right, left, right and then passes the ball to pepe when an opposition guy is virtually by his feet it is bloody annoying. its no surprise we attacked better when modric went out creating the best chances of the game. Have never liked that combo and will never like it. So slow and defensive suicide

sportsczy wrote:You guys are really going to assess people in a game that meant absolutely nada... this was the game to play the kids because they'd play hard.

Only guys who had something to play for: Illara, Isco, Modric and CR7. The rest of the guys had absolutely nothing on the line other than avoiding injury.

Yohan Modric wrote:

halamadrid2 wrote:we don't play a 4-3-3 anymore so we can't use that midfield

The Alonso-Illarra combo worked so good because illarra and xabi took it in turns to advance and help our attackers. but the xabi modric combo is not very creative as xabi mostly sits back and modric is miles way from him and when he does get the ball he turns left, right, left, right and then passes the ball to pepe when an opposition guy is virtually by his feet it is bloody annoying. its no surprise we attacked better when modric went out creating the best chances of the game. Have never liked that combo and will never like it. So slow and defensive suicide

Neither Illarramendi/Alonso can attack like Modric can. They both play the same role and do the same thing. Modric works hard and he made a lot of interceptions/tackles yesterday. He was everywhere.

Also Modric passes to Pepe because when the team is being pressed there's no other option. Possession play involves a lot of building up from the back, instead of hoofing/attempting random through ball.

halamadrid2 wrote:

sportsczy wrote:You guys are really going to assess people in a game that meant absolutely nada... this was the game to play the kids because they'd play hard.

Only guys who had something to play for:  Illara, Isco, Modric and CR7.  The rest of the guys had absolutely nothing on the line other than avoiding injury.  

yepp Bale is only the most expensive player in the world he can totally afford to pans around on the pitch :roll:As for Benz nah of course we are only after Suarez to play as CB

halamadrid2 wrote:

Yohan Modric wrote:

halamadrid2 wrote:we don't play a 4-3-3 anymore so we can't use that midfield

The Alonso-Illarra combo worked so good because illarra and xabi took it in turns to advance and help our attackers. but the xabi modric combo is not very creative as xabi mostly sits back and modric is miles way from him and when he does get the ball he turns left, right, left, right and then passes the ball to pepe when an opposition guy is virtually by his feet it is bloody annoying. its no surprise we attacked better when modric went out creating the best chances of the game. Have never liked that combo and will never like it. So slow and defensive suicide

Neither Illarramendi/Alonso can attack like Modric can. They both play the same role and do the same thing. Modric works hard and he made a lot of interceptions/tackles yesterday. He was everywhere.

Also Modric passes to Pepe because when the team is being pressed there's no other option. Possession play involves a lot of building up from the back, instead of hoofing/attempting random through ball.

Modric just kills any chance of actually playing faster than 0.5 mph. The guy is sooo slow to make his mind up and ends up passing it back to the cbs. Illarra and xabi are similar but the positioning of the two when playing is extraordinary.  they never fail to find a guy to pass to. And by attacking I hope you don't mean get into the box and score because we have alot of attackers to do that. Illarra lets xabi advance and be the creative force we so lacked vs Copenhagen.

Modric is nothing more than a bench player for me unless we are at home against a shite laliga team

Yohan Modric wrote:

halamadrid2 wrote:

Yohan Modric wrote:

Neither Illarramendi/Alonso can attack like Modric can. They both play the same role and do the same thing. Modric works hard and he made a lot of interceptions/tackles yesterday. He was everywhere.

Also Modric passes to Pepe because when the team is being pressed there's no other option. Possession play involves a lot of building up from the back, instead of hoofing/attempting random through ball.

Modric just kills any chance of actually playing faster than 0.5 mph. The guy is sooo slow to make his mind up and ends up passing it back to the cbs. Illarra and xabi are similar but the positioning of the two when playing is extraordinary.  they never fail to find a guy to pass to. And by attacking I hope you don't mean get into the box and score because we have alot of attackers to do that. Illarra lets xabi advance and be the creative force we so lacked vs Copenhagen.

Modric is nothing more than a bench player for me unless we are at home against a shite laliga team

He passes back to the CB's because the team is being pressed. Alonso would probably lose the ball under pressure. Modric is a better B2B than Alonso/Illarramendi.

chad4401 wrote:hala is just mad cause di maria is riding the bench and isco has yet to show he can expand his game, beyond ball hogging and poor passing

chad4401 wrote:hala is just mad cause di maria is riding the bench and isco has yet to show he can expand his game, beyond ball hogging and poor passing