Ancelotti: We are ready for the challenges of the new year

Real Madrid is about to play away against Valencia in the 19th round of La Liga. Coach Ancelotti told reporters that the team is ready for the challenges of the new year.

At the pre-match press conference, Ancelotti revealed the team's preparations and said: "We are facing another challenge and we are ready. This will be a difficult game. Valencia has changed They always make it difficult for us, boss."

"We hope to have a strong start in 2025. This is an important game and a challenge. The team is in good shape and everyone has recovered well during the break. Everyone is back in shape and full of motivation."

"From the situation on the field, Valencia changed the coach. Usually the arrival of a new coach will make the players more motivated. We have to understand that Baraja did a great job in Valencia, but this kind of thing It’s very common in football.”

"The new coach brings a new philosophy and we expect this match to be very challenging. I don't know what the atmosphere will be like at the Mestalla, but we have to focus on the game and nothing else matters. . "

When asked what challenges the team will face in 2025, Ancelotti replied: "Nothing new compared to 2024, we still have to win games. After a negative period in November, the team has responded positively. . "

"The players are in better shape now, the team's motivation is high and some injured players have returned. The atmosphere in the team is good and it will continue as long as we keep winning."