Ancelotti believes that a team can win only if it defends well

In the 7th round of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid defeated Red Bull Salzburg 5-1. Coach Ancelotti emphasized that if the defense is good, the team can win.

At the press conference after the game, Ancelotti analyzed the team's performance in the game and said: "It was really difficult at the beginning, but after we scored the first goal, the performance got better and better. We have extremely strong individual talents."

"There were many wonderful combinations in the game. I especially liked the fifth goal, which was an amazing counterattack. On the offensive end, the players' cooperation was very smooth. With these players, we will have no problem scoring goals."

"There is a lot of creativity in attack and we have to see how the players read the game. With players like Mbappe, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Northlingham in the squad, our ability to score is undoubted."

In order to win the game, in addition to excellent offensive performance, defense is also important. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of defense to the team's success. He said: "I have been working hard to improve the team's defense because it is the key to a team's success."

"Whether it's low defense, high defense, high or low pressure defense, it has to be kept as tight as possible. Defense requires focus, sacrifice and commitment. The teams that defend well tend to win games."

"Everyone has a responsibility to defend well. We have improved a lot in this area, but we still need to continue to improve. We must maintain the right position, work together and have a unified mind. This is not a problem of individual ability, but a problem of overall coordination."

There is only one group match left in the Champions League. Real Madrid ranks 16th in the Champions League with 4 wins and 3 losses. Real Madrid's next Champions League match will be on January 30, away to Brest.